Master in Project Management
Training in project management, one of the fastest growing professions across all industries worldwide in terms of demand.
Partner:
- On-campus
- 1 year
- 60 ECTS
- OCT 2025
- English
Presentation of the Master's Degree in Project Management
Leading global companies and organizations, especially in the wake of the pandemic, require more professionals with specific project management skills as a way to reduce risk, control expenditure and improve business results.
With this master’s degree you’ll learn how to manage all aspects of different types of projects, with particular emphasis on how to adapt techniques and methodologies according to the needs of each industry.
PMI Membership for all our students
The Master's in Project Management at UNIE includes an annual membership to Project Management Institute (PMI). This membership will give you the opportunity to join an international network of experts and professionals in the field.
Additionally, you will have access to a variety of educational resources, exclusive discounts, and supplementary materials for PMP, Prince2, and Scrum certifications, as well as the ability to download the latest version of the PMBOK for free. You will also participate in exclusive workshops and sessions led by PMI professionals and executives.
Certified Academic Quality
The Master's Degree in Project Management and Leadership has been awarded 5 Stars in the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds ranking, one of the most respected classifications in Higher Education at an international level.
Among other parameters, QS evaluates student satisfaction (37/40), faculty rating by students (20/20), employability rate after graduation (27/30), the program's strength in specialization within its sector, and the student-to-faculty ratio.
Curriculum of the Master in Project Management in Madrid
In the first two modules you’ll get an overview of project management and the different strategies and methodologies applicable in each context. In addition, you’ll understand the importance of preparing a budget at the beginning of the project and how the project evolves.
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
Strategic business and project management | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
Project management reference framework | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
Project financing | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
Programme management and project portfolios | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
During the following three modules you’ll learn how to use tools to manage every as-pect of a project portfolio: scope, time, cost, quality and risks, as well as the organiza-tion of a competent human team. You’ll also learn competencies, ethics and social re-sponsibility, all essential for becoming the project manager that companies currently demand.
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
Scope and time management | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
Cost management | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
Quality management | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
Risk management | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
The human factor: management and leadership of teams and projects | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
The project manager: competencies, ethics and social responsability | 1 | Mandatory | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
In the sixth module you’ll learn how to use the necessary tools to deal with legal as-pects in different jurisdictions and the implications from a compliance and corporate social responsibility perspective.
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
Procurement and acquisition planning | 2 | Mandatory | 3 |
Administration of procurement and acquisitions | 2 | Mandatory | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
In the seventh module, you’ll study how to positively influence the perception of a pro-ject’s values in order to arouse interest and promote decisions in favour of the project.
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
Communication management | 2 | Mandatory | 3 |
Sale management | 2 | Mandatory | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
Finally, the eighth module will allow you to organize the technological, financial and physical resources involved in a project for the correct development and fulfilment of the objectives in the different phases.
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
Project integration management | 2 | Mandatory | 3 |
Preparation for the PMI´S PMP certification examination | 2 | Mandatory | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
You’ll also do your internship in the area of project management in a professional environment, a highly valued experience when it comes to earning the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. You’ll also be able to apply all the knowledge acquired in your master’s thesis.
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
External Internships | 2 | Work Placement | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
| Subject | Semester | Subject Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
Master´s Thesis | 2 | Thesis | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
If a student admitted to the master’s degree has a profile that differs from those recommended, they will have to complete additional training before starting the master’s degree in order to compensate for any possible training deficiencies, depending on the student’s degree qualification and their professional experience.
Some courses in the curriculum may be subject to change.
Regarding the offer of elective courses, a minimum number of students enrolled in each course will be required for it to be delivered.
Career opportunities for the Project Manager Master's Degree
The master’s degree is open to students with a wide range of recommended admission profiles, from graduates in the social sciences to architects or engineers of various specialist disciplines. However, the master’s degree is primarily aimed at university graduates with the following recommended profile:
- Engineering and Architecture
- Business Studies
- Business Management and Administration
- Economics
- Market Research and Techniques
- Finance and Accounting
- Other degrees similar to Business Administration and Management or Economics
Situation of the professional market for the Master of Project Management Degree
According to the Project Management Institute’s report (2021), which analyses the projec-tion of the profession until 2030, it is estimated that companies will need up to 25 million new project managers. This excess demand will lead to a shortage of these professional profiles.
*PMI 2021: Talent Gap: Ten-Year Employment Trends, Costs and Global Implications.
Join UNIE in 3 steps
1. Ask for information
Start your admission process by getting in touch with our advisers at admisiones.postgrado@universidadunie.com or call + 34 919 032 201 and they will guide you through the process.
2. Submit documents
You must provide the required documentation: academic certificate, curriculum vitae, and a letter of motivation. Once you have submitted these documents, the Admissions Committee will assess your application.
3. Admission and enrolment
If the evaluation is favourable, you will be able to pay the reservation fee to secure your place.