Scope of studies and length 90 ECTS credits, 1,5 year
Qualification awarded Master in Business Management
Application deadline* 1 May / 1 July
Language English
Tuition fee per year 5 980 € / 4 384 €*
Start of studies
1 September
City Vilnius
*The standard cost of tuition is applied for the graduates of Vilnius University and ‘Vilnius University International Business School’ VšĮ, and the exchange students of Vilnius University.
International Project Management is a unique international modular study programme for working students. The aim is to prepare highly-skilled Project Management professionals who will be able to create harmony out of chaos and will be true leaders of teams in projects, programmes and portfolios, in both business and the private sector.
The programme has been designed in close cooperation with the Lithuanian Project Management Association. Project managers from business companies play an active role in the programme. In addition, the logic of the programme is based on the International Competence Baseline of the IPMA (International Project Management Association www.IPMA.Ch), which means that graduates of the International Project Management programme can apply for International IPMA D Level certification. These IPMA certificates are widely recognised in project management fields in the global society. www.IPMA.Ch). Graduates of International Project management could apply for International certification IPMA D Level. IPMA certificates are widely recognized in Project management global society.
Project management from A to Z: you will be able to set up a project organisational structure, prepare a business case and work with a project board/steering committee.
Leading working teams: you will be able to form, manage and lead project teams, while taking responsibility for their work quality and that of their subordinates, as well as evaluating the results.
Analytical skills: you will be able to analyse and critically evaluate a range of information related to your occupational field.
Communication skills: you will know how to communicate efficiently in a team, with colleagues of varying job positions and levels, as well as business partners and customers.
Decision-making: you will be able to efficiently analyse complex situations and make well-grounded decisions.
Representation: you will be able to represent your team and the organisation in a professional manner.
Ethics: you will be able to apply the principles of business ethics in your performance.
At least 20 ECTS credits in business and public management study field group or economics study field course units earned in bachelor studies or an equivalent practical experience of no less than one year gained that the candidate is able to substantiate.
The candidates’ motivation and readiness for studies shall be evaluated based on their answers to questions submitted in a video format.
Candidates may be invited to a motivational interview.
Candidates shall possess a bachelor studies cumulative grade point average of no less than 60 per cent to be admitted.
International certification and digital badges: the programme is registered in the list of the International Project Management Association’s Education Programmes. Upon their successful completion of the program, graduates have the possibility to be awarded the CPD Record & Proof of Participation Certificate and Digital Badge.
Project management from A to Z: you will be able to set up a project organisational structure, prepare a business case and work with a project board/steering committee.
Leading working teams: you will be able to form, manage and lead project teams, while taking responsibility for their work quality and that of their subordinates, as well as evaluating the results.
Analytical skills: you will be able to analyse and critically evaluate a range of information related to your occupational field.
Communication skills: you will know how to communicate efficiently in a team, with colleagues of varying job positions and levels, as well as business partners and customers.
Decision-making: you will be able to efficiently analyse complex situations and make well-grounded decisions.
Representation: you will be able to represent your team and the organisation in a professional manner.
Ethics: you will be able to apply the principles of business ethics in your performance.
What comes after?
The aim of the programme is to prepare Project Management professionals who can efficiently lead projects, programmes, and portfolios in a challenging international environment in the private and public sectors, both in Lithuania and abroad.
The graduates can initiate and lead project, programme and portfolio maturity improvement initiatives in their organisations in Lithuania and abroad.
“The decision to start my Master’s studies at VU Business School was definitely life-changing for me. Being a part of various group tasks and projects has become an integral part of the whole studying process. One of the greatest values I have gained so far is the opportunity to work with and learn from my colleagues as well as experience challenges together. Furthermore, I am impressed by how skillfully most of our professors not only manage online workshops but also engage all students in active participation during the classes. I believe that VU Business School is an exceptional start for my future career."
Iryna Kaniuk, a student from Ukraine
** Tuition fee of €4,450 for Vilnius University Alumni, Vilnius University International Business School Alumni, and Vilnius University Exchange students. Tuition fee of €4,450 for all international students who apply before April 1, 2024
“The decision to start my Master’s studies at VU Business School was definitely life-changing for me. Being a part of various group tasks and projects has become an integral part of the whole studying process. One of the greatest values I have gained so far is the opportunity to work with and learn from my colleagues as well as experience challenges together. Furthermore, I am impressed by how skillfully most of our professors not only manage online workshops but also engage all students in active participation during the classes. I believe that VU Business School is an exceptional start for my future career."