Uganda Management Institute Postgraduate Diploma In Project Planning And Management (Weekend)

The programme aims at providing participants with knowledge and skills necessary for effective performance in the role of Project Manager. It adopts a generic approach to project management and is designed for projects in construction and engineering, events management, research and development, community services, trade, tourism and agricultural projects. The programme is structured into 12 modules:4 basic,6 core and 2 electives. Through the modular system, a participant can complete the course in two semesters continuously or three years. Participants who successfully complete the with at least second class pass may be admitted to the Master of Management Studies (MMS) Degree Programme (Project Planning and Management option)

 Target Group:

Middle to top managers in organisations with project activities

 Programme Content:

 Basic modules

 Module1:                 Management Skills Improvement

Module 2:                Quantitative Methods for Decision Making

Module 3:                Management Information Systems

Module 4:                Research Methods

 Core Modules

Module 5:                The Project and its Environment

Module 6:                Project Cost Management

Module 7:                Project Risk and Disaster Management

Module 8:                Project Procurement Management

Module 9:                Project Planning and Programming      

Module 10:              Project Monitoring and Evaluation

 Electives

Module 11:              Project Quality Management

Module 12:              Sustainable Development Strategies

Module 13:              NGO Management

Module 14:              Micro and Medium Scale Enterprises Management and Development

 Assessment:

Participants are assessed through exercises, course work, and written examinations.

 Tuition Fees:           Ug shs.2, 870,000=