The MSc programme in Project Management seeks to make a difference in in the teaching offer in Project Management in Romania, by promoting high standards of quality. The mission of the MSc programme in Project Management consists of contributing to the professionalizing of Project Management in Romania, to the training of specialists in the implementation of private investment projects and organizational development and to promoting Project Management as macroeconomic strategy.
Target group:
Students who have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree and want to follow a career path in project management and adults who aspireto become professionals in projectmanagement. Another target group consits of students or specialists whoaspire to become professionals or to better fulfill the essential condition to obtain and manage EU-funded programmes and projects.
Graduates:
The MSc enrolls full time and online students. Regarding to the graduating classes for the full time programme, there have been seven of them so far, counting 265 students enrolled on the whole, and 226 students who graduated. Starting with the 2004-2006 generation, the MSc programme in Project Management has offered online studies, with four graduating classes so far. Online studies have counted 901 enrolled students of which 515 graduated.
Duration:
The MSc programme in Project Management has offered a 1,5 year full time programme so far. Due to the fact that the National School of Political and Administrative Studies shares the principles stipulated in Magna Charta of European University (Bologna, 1998) and Bologna Declaration (1999), starting with the academic year 2008-2009 the MSc in Project Management also promotes a 2 year full time programme.
Features:
The courses of the MSc programme in Project Management are delivered on campus, for the full time programme, and online. Full time students are in direct contact with the professors. Students attend courses and seminars presented by professors and theirassistants, they are encouraged to participate in the teaching process, ask questions and provide arguments for different topics related to the courses themes. The online program also promotes a direct contact with the professors and the assistants, but this type of program implies the use of computers connected to the Internet. The teaching process and the professor-student interaction needs a educational platform for e-learning. This educational platform provides students with the following facilities: a forum for online courses and seminars, online examination system, forum for discussion of topics and frequently asked questions, online system of solving projects and applications, online evaluation of projects, applications, exercises and tests. Moreover, the e-learning platform also allows student-student interaction, through the chat service. Due to this facilities, the e-learning educational platform ensures the successful training and continuous evaluation of students.
Courses:
The MSc programme in Project Management offers the following core and optional courses which comprise an overall of 120 ECTS:
Project Management I (basic);
Project Management II (advanced);
Globalization and European Integration;
Management of EU-funded projects;
Financial analysis of projects;
Evaluation and audit of projects;
Applications and case studies on projects;
Promotion campaigns for EU-funded projects;
Preparation and implementation of research projects;
Software applications for project management;
Crisis management in projects (optional);
Research seminar;
Jean Monnet Module: “Communicating Europe: Policies and Strategies for Increasing EU’s Visibility among Member States” (optional);
Social perception and relevance of project management;
Project-oriented university;
Professionalization of project management in Romania.
Research approach:
Quantitative and qualitative research
Major research and teaching projects:
The Social Relevance of Project Management in Romania (2006-2008), funded by the Romanian National Council of Scientific Research in Higher Education
Globalization and education. Project Oriented University- the New University for the 21st Century (2008-2011), funded by the Romanian National Council of Scientific Research in Higher Education
Jean Monnet Module: “Communicating Europe: Policies and Strategies for Increasing EU’s Visibility among Member States”, funded by theEducation, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, Lifelong Learning Programme (2008 – 2013)
Bargaoanu, A., Negrea, E., Calinescu, L., Stan S. (2009). “Institutional Innovations In Higher Education: Project-Oriented University” in Proceedings of the 2009 INTED International Conference, Valencia, Spain;
Bargaoanu, A., Negrea, E., Calinescu, L. (2008). “Project-Oriented University – an Institutional Innovation Enabling Competitiveness of Higher Education” in Romanian Review of Communication and Public Relations, no. 14, Bucharest, Romania;
Bargaoanu, A., Negrea, E., Calinescu, L. (2008). “The Promotion Campaigns for the EU-funded Programmes and Projects. The Promotion of the Regional Operational Programme in Romania”, in Romanian Review of Communication and Public Relations, no. 12, Bucharest, Romania;
Bargaoanu, A., Calinescu, L.,Negrea, E. (2007), “Projects, but No Project Management: An Assessment of “Project” and “Project Manager” Terms Usage in Romania”, Ecole Superieure de Lille, France;
Bargaoanu, A. (2007).“Project Management as a Macroeconomic Approach. The Romanian Case” in Review of Management and Economical Engeneering, Special Issue, 6(5);
Bargaoanu, A. (2007). “Spending Money or Providing for Sustainable Development. An Assessment of Romania’s Preparedness for the Implementation of the EU Structural Instruments” in Bargaoanu, A., Dobrescu, P., Taranu, A. (eds.). Globalization and Policies of Development. comunicare.ro, Bucharest, Romania;
Bargaoanu, A. (2007). “The Role of Public Communication in the Management of EU Structural Instruments” in Review of Communication and Public Relations, No. 9, Bucharest, Romania;
Bargaoanu, A. (2006). “Project Management – a Growing Profession. The Romanian Case” in Management & Marketing Review, Editura Economica, 4, Bucharest, Romania;
Bargaoanu, A. (2006). “From Projects to Project Management – the Role of Project Management in Making Development Happen” in Business Excellence (Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence), Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania;
Bargaoanu, A., Gareis, R., Calinescu, L. (2007). “Romania as a Project-Oriented Nation”, PROJEKTMANAGEMENT GROUP, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration;
Bargaoanu, A., Negrea, E., Calinescu, L. (2007).“Project-Oriented University – an Emerging Concept” inManagement & Marketing, Editura Economica, 4, Bucharest, Romania;
Dobrescu, P. (2007). “Innovation – the Contemporary Driver of Global Competitiveness” in Dobrescu, P., ??ranu, A., Bârg?oanu, A., (eds.). Globalization and Policies of Development, National School of Political and Administrative Studies, Bucharest, Romania;
Dobrescu, P. (2007). “In Search for New Sources of Growth. Enhancing Attractiveness on the Global Scene” in Review of Management and Economical Engeneering, Special Issue, 6(5);
Bonghez, S. (2007). “Project management methodologies and standards” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, 4th edition, Brasov, Romania;
Stan, S. (2007). “Globalization and the development of the project-oriented society” in Bargaoanu, A., Dobrescu, P., Taranu, A. (eds.), Globalization and Policies of Development, Bucuresti: comunicare.ro;
Ionescu, M.A., Stanciu, St. (2008). “VBU – the first e-learning project focused on developing the entrepreneurial spirit in Romania”, in Education Landscapes in the 21st Century: Cross-cultural Challenges and Multi-disciplinary Perspectives (Iris Guske and Bruce Swaffiled eds), Cambridge Scholars Publishing;
Negrea, E. (2007). “Building a Project Management Lexicon: A Must for Theory Development and Discipline Autonomy”in Bargaoanu, A., Dobrescu, P., Taranu, A. (eds.). Globalization and Policies of Developmen,National School of Political and Administrative Studies, Bucharest, Romania;
Negrea, E. (2007). “Examining How Theory of Project Management Should Look Like” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, 4th edition, Brasov, Romania;
Calinescu, L., (2007), “Stakeholder Management – a Vital Role in Performing Successful Projects” in Review of Management and Economic Engineering, no 3, Bucharest, Romania.
Calinescu, L. (2007), “Project Management Awareness within EU-funded Projects from Romania” In Bargaoanu, A., Dobrescu, P., Taranu, A. (eds.). Globalization and Policies of Development. Bucharest, National School of Political Studies and Public Administration.
