Bachelor of Project Management

Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are as follows:
1)    To develop students’ appreciation of the essential effectiveness of project management roles and functions within industrial and organisational settings.
2)    To prepare students to become proficient at finding resources, the relevant stakeholders and funding solutions needed to plan and execute a project.
3)    To enable students to become agile and resilient project managers, capable of communicating their practice and adapt to the changing needs and trends of modern organisational settings.
4)    To provide a broad set of skills ranging from leadership and business communication to technical and management skills.
5)    To enhance students’ understanding on various management specialisations such as: agile project management, supply chain management, project risk management, operations and performance management, which are fundamental for the coordination of any project activity and practice.
6)    To equip students with certain competencies such as: project governance, risk assessment, procurement and contracting, strategic thinking, cost estimation and project scheduling.
7)    To emphasise on the multitasking nature of the project manager’s job that deals with different stages of the project management cycle, from planning and goal setting to budgeting, project execution, and adjustment.
8)    To highlight the changing nature of business, the importance of understanding the global business environment and identifying opportunities and threats to manage changes and risks.
9)    To use project management software for planning, monitoring, implementing and evaluating projects.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme, the student will be expected to:
a)    Apply a number of practices to initiate, plan, execute, control, and complete a well-documented project.
b)    Apply a range of specialist skills, as well as, leadership and communication skills for the delivery and smooth execution of the project’s activities.
c)    Evaluate organisational issues that arise and implement the relevant research and planning technique.
d)    Identify opportunities and risks that affect the business operations and describe ways to anticipate and manage unexpected events.
e)    Evaluate the contribution of various management disciplines (agile project management, supply chain management, quality management, risk management, operations, logistics and performance management) to the overall strategic project management plan.
f)    Define key theoretical concepts and approaches that are relevant to project management.
g)    Implement ethical and sustainable procedures.
h)    Evaluate goods and services in order to obtain competitive prices and high quality.
i)    Apply logical and robust decision making both for the resolution of emerging issues and for the negotiation with stakeholders.
j)    Describe the importance of agility and risk assessment within the field.
k)    Examine a range of business cases in order to make informed project management decisions.
l)    Apply theory into practice using innovative, creative and lean thinking.

Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Bachelor degree programmes are as outlined below.  Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.

• Regular admission to a Bachelor's degree programme requires a Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 GCE O-levels at credit or higher including English or international equivalent qualification.
• Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma may be considered for entry.
• Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant subject area may be considered for entry to year 3 of a relevant Bachelor's degree, depending on the content of the curriculum previously taken.
• English proficiency: Grade 6 (Credit) or better on the General Certificate of Education or international equivalent qualification or demonstrated by approved English Language Tests.
• Copy of passport or national ID.

In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information may be taken into account.