MSc Project and Programme Management & Business Development

Courses by campus 

FALL CORE COURSES (all campuses)

• Project Practice Portfolio 1, 2 credits
• Project Management Methods, 2 credits
• Leadership Skills for Projects, 3 credits
• Project Planning and Control, 3 credits
• People in Projects, 2 credits
• International Contract Management, 2 credits
• Career Management 1, 1 credit
• Research Methods 1, 0 credit​

SPRING CORE COURSES (all campuses)

• Project Practice Portfolio 2, 2 credits
• Managing Risk, Uncertainty and Complexity, 2 credits
• Sustainable and Ethical Project Management, 2 credits
• Organisational Performance Management, 2 credits
• Portfolio Management and PMO, 3 credits
• Project Financing and Accounting, 3 credits
• Career Management 2, 1 credit
• Research Methods 2, 0 credit

CAMPUS CUSTOMISATION

Lille fall semester

• Global Project Management (mandatory), 2 credits

ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)

• Digital Transformation in Project Management, 2 credits
• Digital Tools for Project Management, 2 credits
• Sustainable Business Ecosystems, 2 credits
• Business and Project Management Agility, 2 credits

Lille spring semester

• Large Programmes and Megaprojects (mandatory), 2 credits

ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)

• International Business Development: Proposals, Tenders and Bids, 2 credits
• Co-Designing with Stakeholders for Climate Resilience, 2 credits
• VR in Project Management, 2 credits
• AI Business Applications Relevant to Project Management, 2 credits

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Paris fall semester

• Organisational Excellence and Maturity Mod​els (mandatory), 2 credits

ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)

• Managing Sport Projects and Performance ,2 credits
• Digital Tools for Project Management, 2 credits
• Business and Project Management Agility, 2 credits

Paris spring semester

• Principles and Practice of Performance Improvement (mandatory), 2 credits

ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)

• International Business Development: Proposals, Tenders and Bids, 2 credits
• Business Plans, Models and Social Entrepreneurship, 2 credits
• AI Business Applications Relevant to Project Management, 2 credits

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TOTAL FULL YEAR (SEMESTER 1 + 2 + DISSERTATION) = 60 CREDITS

Campuses and specialis​​​ations

Each campus has individual strengths and offers a unique, local feel to the programme
You can choose a different campus each semester.​

Li​lle
Lille is strong in global and digital project management. The city is located at the crossroads of Europe, facilitating access to diverse European markets and international project management opportunities. The city has both old and new architecture and a well-known student-friendly reputation where the cost of living is more affordable than in the capital. It is a thriving business and innovation hub with a focus on technology, healthcare, logistics, and services, providing real-world examples of projects. Lille boasts a wealth of cultural diversity, enabling students to work on projects with international teams, and enhancing cross-cultural project management skills.

Paris​
Paris is an important international business hub combining strategy and business excellence. Here you can take advantage of networking opportunities in finance, fashion, luxury, and consulting. Paris has a rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks, and vibrant arts scene, offering inspiration for creative project management approaches. The city is a centre of academic excellence with prestigious universities, research institutions, and a wide range of academic resources. In Paris, you will meet a diverse community of students.

Belo Horizonte​
Belo Horizonte has a thriving business scene with diverse industries, providing practical insights into project and programme management strategies. Come to Belo to experience the emerging innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, fostering a dynamic project environment with international development and change management opportunities. As a city, Belo has a rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes, offering a conducive setting for projectbased learning and team collaboration. You will be impressed in Belo by the ​commitment to sustainability, integrating sustainable practices into project management and promoting environmentally conscious initiatives.

Teaching stra​tegies

The programme uses innovative learning and teaching methods, including role play, case study, simulation, flipped classroom, distance and blended learning giving a stimulating and flexible learning environment to students. Newly acquired skills are used to work on real case studies and teams work closely with academics and practitioners to analyse industry, company, and specific strategic issues. With appropriate guidance, students are expected to find solutions, recommend action plans, and plan project implementations.

Career opportunities ​

Many exciting opportunities await graduates of this programme in large and small enterprises in areas such as business development, PMO, digital transform​ation, international development, business growth, luxury, manufacturing, business consulting, supply chain, marketing, sustainable development, voluntary and government sectors and entrepreneurship.

According to the PMI’s 2021 Talent Gap report, 2.3 million new project management employees will be needed each year to meet global talent demands by 2030. What are you waiting for?

 
Recruiting companies

Accenture, Amazon, AXA, Bouygues Telecom, BNP Paribas, Capgemini, Coty, Devoteam, Decathlon, Doctolib, General Electric, Lacoste, Leroy Merlin, LVMH, M6 Publicité, Pernod Ricard, Sézane, Sopra Steria Next, Thalès, Turner and Townsend, Volkswagen, Wavestone

​​​MSc em​ployment survey

• Net employment rate (at six months)​:  95%
• Average salary after graduation  : 45​​​​​ 0​​00€
• 55 % work outside of their home country​
• Business areas students choose to work in : Consulting, Audit & Finance Industry and digital services Business Development & Sales Marketing, Communication​

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​Links with professional bodies

SKEMA Business School has developed many links with the professional bodies at national and international level, in particular for the development of international standards and research.

SKEMA Business School is involved with: Project Management Institute PMI®, International Project Management Association (IPMA), Association for Project Management (APM Corporate Member), APM Group, Project Management Association Japan (PMAJ), International Center for Complex Project Management (ICCPM), Major Projects Association (MPA), European Construction Institute (ECI), Global Alliance for Project Performance Standards (GAPPS), American Society for Quality (ASQ), The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEI) as well as the 6 Sigma Institute.