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Overview
What you will learn
After completion of the Programme in Project Management (Weekender) offered by University of Pretoria, delegates will be able to:
- Use internationally accepted terms related to project management correctly;
- Initiate projects, identify stakeholders and develop scope statements for projects in their work environment;
- Manage scope changes;
- Identify work packages, and the responsibilities and roles of stakeholders;
- Schedule projects, allocate resources, estimate costs and control progress of delivery;
- Manage project risks in their work environment;
- Apply the basics of project procurement in their work environment;- Explain the basics of the Law of Contract;
- Apply the principles of team building in the workplace and work more effectively as a team member;
- Explain the basics of the South African Labour Law;
- Use financial methods to assess a project as an investment;
- Explain the benefits and limitations of systems such as MSProject and others;
- Apply the principles of project quality management;
- Professional recognition and articulation.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- Project management, practices and scheduling
- Project quality management
- The people-side of project management
- Legal aspects for project managers
- Project procurement and contract management
- Project risk management
- Financial principles and project cost management
- Project management in business context
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Prospective delegates should at least have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with mathematics or accounting, or equivalent and/or relevant work experience.
- Delegates who wish to enrol for the Weekender offering should have a bachelors degree or similar qualification and/or extensive, relevant work experience.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents54595 ZAR / full≈ 54595 ZAR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents54595 ZAR / full≈ 54595 ZAR / full
Living costs
Pretoria
South Africa
8592 - 10309 ZAR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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