Overview
The Alma Mater Europaea Ph.D. in Project Management (PM) is focused on project, program, and portfolio management. The study is designed for professionals and researchers who wish to improve their creative leadership competencies. It is also aimed at managers and executives implementing project models and is suitable for public agency staff, consultants, academics, entrepreneurs, and young professionals who have decided to develop their professional capacities further. The program prepares students to think and act strategically while contributing to the profession and the environment. The EU recognizes the program, staff, and learning outcomes, and it is therefore acknowledged worldwide. At Alma Mater, you will work with scholars, leading academics, and practitioners as you contemplate the complexities of project management. Your education and research will contribute directly to thinking and acting strategically, contributing to the world of projects. Besides gaining specific competencies in the management of projects, programs, and portfolios, students have opportunities to specialize in other areas, such as risk management, megaprojects management, objectification, project teamwork, and time and cost management in projects.
Career opportunities:
Doctors of project management will obtain employment in:
- educational institutions, where it is crucial to educate the next generation of project managers;
- developmental institutions, where the profession of project management is in constant interdisciplinary development;
- companies that operate large and complex mega-projects;
- consulting firms that offer relevant, specialized services for the management of projects;
- local and national administrations, where public projects are prepared and executed.
Accreditation
All study programs are fully accredited by NAKVIS, the Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, therefore EU recognized.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Project Management
Mega projects and Complex Project Management
IT in project management
Competence Development in Project,
Research design and methodology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
- Self-paced
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Disciplines
Project ManagementAcademic requirements
Completed a master’s degree from a university, professional focus, a career in project management, and English language ability.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure a smooth transition to Alma Mater Europaea. If you have questions about the admission requirements or application process, please contact the Alma Mater Europaea Study Office.
Students may apply for admission at any time without all the necessary required materials. Applicants will be notified of missing or incomplete documents needed to complete the admissions process.
Tuition Fee
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International
8600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8600 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
8600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8600 EUR per year during 36 months.
There are scholarships, grants, and assistantships available for this study program.
You can find more information on our website.
Living costs for Salzburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Alma Mater Europaea is pleased to announce research grants, full-tuition scholarships, stipends, research fellowships, and teaching assistantships:
- Academicus scholarships,
- Plenkovic Scholarships,
- Teaching Assistantships,
- Artificial Intelligence solution grants.
Find more information on our website.
This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?
- Austria
- Croatia
- Slovenia
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Scholarships Information
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