Master in Project Management (MPM)
The Master of Project Management will be delivered on campus. For Full time students, the study period that a student must spend in the MPM Program is 18 months (3 regular semesters) and starts in the Fall or Spring semesters of the academic year up to a maximum period of 4 academic years.
To accommodate part-time students, offer a flexible course load that allows students to enroll in fewer courses per semester, with evening and weekend classes available to accommodate working professionals. Extend the program duration to 3-4 years instead of the standard 1.5-year track, providing students with the flexibility to complete their degree at a manageable pace. Additionally, implement a per-credit-hour tuition structure and offer an extended timeline for thesis or capstone completion, allowing students up to 2 additional years to finish research components, helping them balance work and study effectively.
Detail
To be admitted to the Master of Project Management, applicants must have:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university by the Ministry of Higher Education in Oman.
- Candidates from Architecture, Science, or Management disciplines may be considered on a case-by-case basis provided that he/she has a practical experience of at least two years in the field of specialization and successfully passed the bridging courses determined by the college.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.4 on a scale of 4 or its equivalent or 70% or a standing of Good.
- Applicants with a lower CGPA may be admitted provided that he/she has a practical experience of at least two years in the field of specialization.
- Pass an interview.
- One letter of recommendation from a job organization or previous university.
- A personal statement explaining why the student wants to apply to the program.
- Have an IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent.
- Applicants with an IELTS score of less than 6 (5 minimum) can be admitted to the program, provided they successfully complete a bridging English course offered at Dhofar University.
Graduation Requirement
To graduate with a Master degree in Project Management, a student must:
- Credit Hours: Satisfactorily complete 30 credit hours for Engineering graduates and 39 credit hours for Non-Engineering graduates with a CGPA of not less than 65%. The passing grade in a graduate course is 60%.
| Student Background | Core Courses | Elective Courses | Bridging Courses | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 18 | 12 | – | 30 |
| Non-Engineering | 18 | 12 | 9 | 39 |