| Executive Masters in Programme and Project Management |
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Entry Requirements: I. This program is suitable for those who wish to distinguish themselves as a competent Project Manager and demonstrate competence in managing small, medium and large projects II. Candidates should have at least three years working experience in Project Management or any other area of supervisory management, and III. A degree in: Business Management, Programme Management, Project Management, Economics, Public Management, General Management or Programme Management. Study Materials: all study materials will be made available by the Royal Academy of Career Development Text Books: all text books will be made available by us Duration: this is for a period on nine (9) months Accreditation: This course is accredited by Edexcel (pending approval) for more information please contact our office at 125 Regent Road Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Tele# 592 226-0773 or 592 226-1649 Prior Learning Candidates wishing to take this qualification need to have experience or qualifications in management, programme or project management. The Academy will use discretion in accepting candidates for this qualification and in allowing exemption from study and/or assessment against another qualification which we will review, to ensure it meets the content and learning outcomes. In these instances, authenticated copies of the qualification and the review of its content must be made available to the internal verifier. Exemptions A maximum of two units can be claimed as exemptions through the accreditation of prior learning (APL) process. Partial exemption will result in candidates being exempt from the study requirement of the unit. They will be required to provide evidence that the learning outcomes have been met, and will be required to produce a reflective statement confirming that their capability in that area is current. Candidates who have completed the Royal Academy Advanced Diploma and Masters Degree in Project Management accredited by Edexcel and then Executive Diploma in Programme and Project Management will receive exemption for up to six (6) selected project management units towards the achievement of the Executive Masters Degree. Assessment The Royal Academy of Career Development awards are professional qualifications that demand high standards of knowledge, understanding, reasoning and judgment, coupled with clarity of expression. Our approach to assessment for all our qualifications is built on the following principles: a) The assessment should, wherever possible, use work-based evidence drawn for the candidate’s own organizational experience b) Identify how the organizational dimension to the candidate’s evidence and assessment will be incorporated into the assessment process c) The assessment process will be sufficiently flexible to allow for the diversity of candidates organizational experience to be used, and will take into account special needs of any candidate for whom work-based evidence will be difficult to obtain d) The assessment process will not compromise or present any risk to candidate, organizational or commercial confidentiality e) The assessment process will recognize equal opportunity issues, will take due account of the values and ethics of management, and will focus on the application of concepts of management in practice f) The assessment must be valid, reliable and fair. Our approaches to assessment are flexible to meet the needs of candidates, but we need to be assured that practice and outcomes are consistent in rigor and quality. One way in which we achieve this is for one unit of the qualification to be assessed to a specification produced by the Academy which meets regulatory requirements for independent assessment. For this Executive Masters Degree in Programme and Project Management, the Academy requires candidates to complete an integrative assessment, the requirements for which are shown in unit EDPPM12. Guided Learning Hours These are used as a notional measure of the substance of a qualification, and help the Academy to determine what teaching and learning resources are going to be needed to support candidates. They are based on an estimate of the time that might actually be spent by the candidate being taught or instructed, as well as time candidates spend on structured learning such as directed assignments, assessments on the job or supported individual study practice. Candidate can use these Guided Learning Hours to help plan the effective use of their time to achieve the unit outcome. Executive Masters Degree in Programme and Project Management This qualification a Royal Academy of Career Development programme developed as a progressive qualification for programme and Project Management, which reflect the needs of people working in those disciplines, as well as promoting and supporting continued learning and development. Introduction The qualification is designed to meet the needs of managers responsible for programmes or projects, who wish to extend their skills and knowledge to embrace further programmes and project management disciplines. It is expected that candidates will already be working in Programme or Project Management environment, although the qualification is also opened to candidates wishing to build on their general management skills. The qualification concentrates on the development of a clear understanding of the range of disciplines that underpin successful programme or project  management and their practical application. In the context of personal development, it also provides a foundation for continuing professional and personal development in programme or project management.By completing the Degree, candidates will learn how to: • Understand the business, social and political contexts that impact on programmes or projects • Develop a focused, disciplined approach to developing and implementing plans and controls for programmes or projects • Apply a range of methodologies to programmes or projects • Enhance communication and use information more effectively • Improve team and individual performance. Candidates have to complete all SEVEN core units and the Integrated Assessment and EITHER the two units for Programme Management OR the two units for Project Management. By completing the Degree, candidates will learn how to: • Understand the business, social and political context that impact on programmes or projects • Develop a focused, disciplined approach to developing and implementing plans and controls for programmes or projects • Apply a range of methodologies to programmes or projects • Enhance communication and use information more effectively • Improve team and individual performance. Candidates have to complete all SEVEN core units and the Integrative Assessment and EITHER the two units for Programme Management OR the two units for Project Management. Core Units (7 units) UNIT01- EDPPM - Business context UNIT02-EDPPM - Principles programme and project management UNIT03-EDPPM - Risk management UNIT04-EDPPM - Quality management UNIT05-EDPPM - Change and configuration management UNIT06-EDPPM - Managing people UNIT07-EDPPM - Managing contracts and UNIT08-EDPPM - Integrative assessment and either Units for Programme Management (2 units) UNIT08-EDPPM - Programme planning UNIT09-EDPPM - Programme monitoring and control or Units for Project Management (2 units) UNIT10-EDPPM Project planning UNIT11-EDPPM Project monitoring and control  |