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Duration
1 year 6 months
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Intake Date
20 January 2025
12 May 2025
25 August 2025
15 December 2025
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Awarding Body
APU, Malaysia
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Duration
3 years
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Intake Date
10 January 2025
11 April 2025
13 June 2025
15 August 2025
31 October 2025
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Awarding Body
APU, Malaysia
About APU

Why choose APU?

Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2024)
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2025)
5-Star Excellence Rating SETARA
5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
100% Employability Rate
100% Employability Rate
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
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More Than Just A Project Management Master Programme

APU Master of Project Management is accredited by GAC-PMI (Global Accreditation Centre – PMI).

There are only 17 institutions in Asia with GAC-PMI Accreditation at Masters Level.

For details please click here https://www.pmi.org/global-accreditation-center/directory/asia-pacific-university

You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under Master of Finance with a specialism in FinTech will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • ​Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 
English Requirements
International Students
  • IELTS : 6.0
     
For more information please click HERE
 
Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.
 

 

Programme Outline

What We Teach

This programme is specifically designed to provide:
 

  • Produce professional and dedicated Project Managers who should lead in the development and maintenance of projects based on International Standards. This programme aims to provide core skills to consultants, engineers, and executives from any industry, which includes knowledge and processes that are crucial for projects that deliver organisational values and benefits.
  • The programme aims to develop skills in strategic thinking, leadership and best practices that enables more confident leaders in spear heading business initiatives and projects. In addition to meeting the needs of aspiring candidates or professionals, the programme will strengthen and develop existing project management professional’s expertise.
     
  • The Benefits of the Programme

    • Develop masters-level knowledge and skills in Project Management in context of employer-driven needs, emerging markets, and contemporary subject areas within the discipline.
    • Extend knowledge and understanding of, and practical skills in, a range of advanced Project Management topics.
    • Develop academic and discipline-specific rigour through applied scholarship.
    • Build or strengthen domain-specific understanding and transferrable skills thus equipping graduates for a career in industry or academia.
    • Focus on depth of study, critical awareness and evaluation in selected areas of current research and advanced scholarship within the academic discipline of Project Management.
    • Develop and strengthen critical analysis, independent scholarship, and intellectual empowerment through a structured research-informed programme of studies in Project Management and through research-informed teaching.
    • Use the rigour of academic knowledge development and training to develop applied practical skills for construction of computer systems in real-world contexts.
    • Provide a balanced programme of study, comprising Project Management theory with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience.
    • Develop scholarly and professional skills within the professional, legal and ethical frameworks which govern the development of computing solutions.
    • To equip you, through independent learning at a postgraduate level, for further academic study, lifelong learning, and for personal & professional development.
    • Develop effective communication skills of value to academic, technical and professional environments.
  • Who Should Attend

    This programme is designed to produce professional and dedicated Project Managers who should lead in the development and maintenance of projects based on International Standards.

  • Modules & Project

    This programme comprises 12 coursework modules and a Project. There are 10 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 1 pathway with 2 elective modules from those listed

    Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-business students)
    Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 2 months (Part-time)

    • Managing People
    • Understanding Customers
    • Managerial Finance
    • Business Environment & Strategic Planning

    Core Modules

    • Project Quality Management
    • Project Development and Scope Management
    • Project Planning and Scheduling
    • Research Methodology
    • Project Cost Estimation and Budgeting
    • Principle and Practices of Project Management
    • Communication and Stakeholder Management
    • Project Procurement Contract Management
    • Project HR and Leadership
    • Project Risk Management
    • Project

    Elective Modules 1 (Analytical Decision Making Pathway)*

    • Strategic Planning and Systems Development
    • Quantitative Methods for Decision Making

    Or

    Elective Modules 2 (Management Pathway)*

    • Managing Creativity and Innovation
    • Managing Organisations

    Or

    Elective Modules 3 (Digitalisation Pathway)*

    • Digital Execution
    • Digital Project Management
     
    *Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules - however such changes may prolong the study duration.
     

     

  • Project

    This module builds on the Research Methods module to provide students with the challenge and experience of conducting and reporting on research in the form of one of: writing an academic paper, a case history of a business or business practice or an industry standard consultancy report.

Facilities

Facilities at APU

The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

 

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Career Path

Your Career Path

Director of Project Management
Project Engineer
Project Leader
IT Project Manager
Site Manager
Team Leader
Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Business Project Manager
Technical Project Manager
PMO Manager
Project Coordinator
Development Manager
Fees & Certification

Ready, Set, Go.

Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.

Malaysian

RM34,800

Total for Malaysian

International

RM38,800
(USD8,820)

Total for International

Programme code : (R/0414/7/0092)(01/28)(MQA/FA8923)

​* Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.