M.Sc. /P.G. Diploma in Project Management
Project Management
The role of project manager could be denfined as the overall planning , control and co-ordination of a project from inspection to completion, to ensure completion on time with required quality and within the client's budget. Duties of a project manager consist of wide range of activities.
The taught Part-time Masters of Science Programme in Project Management was first offered in March 1996.It is a part time fee levying course carefully designed to appeal to the industry's top achievers.The objective is to enable qualified and experienced professionals to participate in a course leading to the award of the University's M.Sc. degree in Project Management.As a result the programme has rich blend of participants consisting of various professionals in the construction industry as well as other professionals from project orientated industries. The course offers specialization in the following areas: Technological Management, Resource Management, and Financial Management.
Medium of Instruction
Medium of instruction is English.
Course Structure
The course covers two academic years,
First Year :The student will follow a course of lectures including seminar and coursework which are designed to be intensive but scheduled to suit the busy schedule of the working professional.
Second Year : The students will undertake the writing of a dissertation in a significant area selected in the field of project management under the guidance of supervisors appointed by the co-ordinator.
Module Breakdown
| Module code | Module Title | Credit Value |
| BE5301 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| BE5302 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BE5303 | Project Procurement and Marketing | 3 |
| BE5304 | Project Planning and Control | 4 |
| BE5305 | Managerial Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| BE5306 | Project Quality Management | 3 |
| BE5307 | Project Information Systems | 3 |
| BE5308 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| BE5309 | Operations Research and Statistics | 3 |
| BE5310 | Legal Aspects of Project Management | 3 |
| BE5311 | Sustainable Development | 3 |
| BE5312 | Project Appraisal | 3 |
| BE5313 | Directed Study in Project Management | 3 |
| Total for Year 1 | 40 | |
| BE6301 | Research Methodology | 4 |
| BE6302 | Dissertation | 16 |
| Total for Year 2 | 20 | |
| Total for the MSc Degree Programme | 60 | |
Special Features of the Course
Workshops and Seminars will be conducted by guest lecturers from eminent national and international professionals. A dedicated team of lecturers who are specialized in a vast variety of fields strengthens the course.
Eligibility
The selection of students to the Postgraduate Diploma leading to Master of Science in Project Management will be made by the Department of Building Economics, in accordance with one of the following extended eligibility requirements, approved by the Senate.
- An Honurs Bachelor’s degree of the University of Mortuwa AND a minimum of one (01) year experience related to Project Management after the effective date of the degree
OR
- Any other four (04) years Honours Bachelor’s degree AND a minimum of one (01) year experience related to Project Management after the effective date of the degree,
OR
- Any other three (03) years Bachelor’s degree AND a minimum of two (02) years experience related to Project Management after the effective date of the degree,
OR
- Any recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute obtained through an academic route AND a minimum of two (02) years experience related to project management after the effective date of obtaining the recognized category of membership.
The recognition of the institution, the relevant experience required for eligibility shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate.
Applications Process
The application form and details can be downloaded from the following links.
APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION FORM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Course Fees
The course fees for local and overseas students are given below.
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Local Students |
Overseas Students |
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Course Fee – First Academic Year |
Rs.150,000/- |
US$2,000 + Rs.150,000/- |
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Course Fee – Second Academic Year |
Rs.100,000/- |
US$2,000 + Rs.100,000/- |
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Registration Fee |
Rs. 1,500/- per semester (First year - Rs.4,500/- and Second year - Rs.3,000/-). |
Rs. 1,500/- per semester (First year - Rs.4,500/- and Second year - Rs.3,000/-). |
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Examination Fee (payable at the registration) |
Rs.500/- Per annum |
Rs.500/- Per annum |
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Refundable library deposit |
Rs.2,500/- per book |
Rs.2,500/- per book |
All duly filled applications, along with a paying-in-voucher for Rs.1000/- as the application processing fee, drawn in favour of University of Moratuwa Account No. 70993353 obtained from Bank of Ceylon shall reach the Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa.
Application Enquiries
Any inquiries should be forwarded to Ch.QS Vijitha Disaratne, the Acting Programme-Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For any clarification regarding application and related matters please contact Ms. Lakshmi on 011 2 650301, Extension Line 7200.
Course Team
Acting Programme Director
Ch.QS Vijitha Disaratne
B.Sc.(QS) (Hons), MBA(UK), RICS PM Diploma(UK), A.I.Q.S SL,MRICS, ACI Arb, SEDA(UK)
Lecturing Faculty:
B.Sc(QS)Aust, M.Sc(Bld)Aust, Ph.D(Law), BSc(BE) Colombo , Arch(Aus), ARAIA, FAIQS, F.I.Q.S SL, FIA(SL), FIA(SL), ASLIA, MCSI(London)
B.Sc (QS) (Hons), Ph.D (UK)
B.Sc (QS) (Hons), M.Phil,F.I.Q.S SL, AIQS, ICEECA
B.Sc (QS) (Hons), MBA(UK), RICS PM Diploma(UK), A.I.Q.S SL,MRICS, ACI Arb, SEDA(UK)
B.Sc (QS) (Hons), M.Sc.(Building), A.I.Q.S SLCh.QS
B.Sc (QS) (Hons), M.Phil (SL), Ph.D (NZ), A.I.Q.S SL
B.Sc ( Eng.) (Hons), M.Sc (Building), PhD.
B.Sc (QS) (Hons), Ph.D(UK)
Visiting Staff
The skills offered by the permanent staff are complimented and supported by a team of visiting staff including members of other Universities and leading practitioners from industry.
Enquiries
Ch.QS Vijitha Disaratne
Department of Building Economics
University Of Moratuwa ,
Sri LankaTel: +94-1-2650301 ext 7216
Fax: +94-1-2650738
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.