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Master in Project Management and Agile Methodologies

Become the professional profile that companies demand and prepare yourself to become an expert in project management and agile methodologies.

Lead your best project! If you are looking for a path to professional growth and want to acquire valuable skills to lead projects effectively, the Master in Project Management and Agile Methodologies is the perfect choice for you.

This program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of how to plan, execute and control projects successfully, using advanced methods, systems, more effective techniques and tools adapted to today's technology and business needs. In addition, you will enhance your personal skills to enable you to lead teams, communicate effectively and make strategic decisions that will drive the success of your projects. Don't miss the opportunity to develop skills that will give you a valuable competitive advantage and lead you to professional success!

Once you finish the program, you will be able to obtain the title of Master of Continuing Education in Project Management and Agile Methodologies issued by ESIC University.

  10 months
 
  • Executive
  Título propio de ESIC University

  Language

Spanish
 

On-site

  60 créditos ECTS

  Available locations

  • Madrid

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Why study?

WHY STUDY A Masters in Project Management and Agile Methodologies?

MPM is a comprehensive management program that will provide you with the necessary competencies to lead projects in a professional manner, acquiring the most updated methodologies, techniques and tools.  

Why ESIC?

At ESIC we know that the best way to learn is by doing. Therefore, our program is designed based on tools, workshops, real cases and the use of licenses so that you can access the labor market with the best possible preparation. Our MPM stands out for:

1

We are precursors of project management in the Business School with more than 13 years of experience in specialized programs in project management (more than 80 editions).

2

Content structure aligned with international standards in Project management (PMBOK, PM2, ISO 21500) as well as the most recognized frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Management 3.0, Design Thinking, etc.).

3

Contents 100% updated by the best experts and aligned with the latest editions of the standards (7th Ed. PMBOK, etc).

4

Totally practical methodology aimed at acquiring the skills to know how to do, beyond merely theoretical approaches. 

5

It incorporates subjects that are current trends in Project management (PM2, Lean Project management, Management 3.0, etc.).

6

100% PMP-certified teachers of specific project subjects with extensive professional and training experience.

7

We help you prepare for 4 of the most internationally recognized certifications (PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PM2, PSM).

8

Delivery of a wide selection of books of maximum interest included.

9

We give you access to the leading PMP and PMI-ACP exam simulators in Spanish.

10

Very high standards of satisfaction obtained in the past editions of this program.

11

More than 65,000 ESIC alumni have placed their trust in us.

Rankings

We are proud of the national and international recognition of our programs. But we are even more proud of all the people who make ESIC one of the best institutions worldwide. The quality of the faculty, management staff, employers and, above all, the desire to excel of our students and alumni, make ESIC and our Master in Project Management and Agile Methodologies stand out with the following awards:

#1

SPAIN

Leaders in marketing master's degrees according to El Mundo

The world

#3

SPAIN

ESIC on the podium of best business schools for recent graduates and young professionals

Forbes

#46

EUROPE

ESIC among the top European universities to study management programs

QS

#44

WORLD

Best school to study a management program based on feedback from alumni, students and employers

Youth

ESIC ACCREDITATIONS

More than 55 years of history mean that we have institutional agreements and collaborations that recognize our quality as a business school. These are our accreditations: 

ENTRY PROFILE, WHO IS THE MASTER'S PROGRAM AIMED AT?

MPM is aimed at anyone who wants to develop, grow or refocus in their career, addressing the challenges derived from the execution of projects, in any type of environments and business contexts, in order to achieve an efficient management of projects and business initiatives. 

Among the entry profiles for our master we find Project Manager, Scrum Master, Department Manager... and professionals who develop or participate in projects and want to specialize in this area or people who want to redirect their career towards project management.

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TESTIMONIALS

 

Gabriel Alonso Díaz

MPM Alumni

"I can guarantee that every minute I have invested, I have enjoyed it. The faculty, the students, my classmates, the methodology with which ESIC gives classes so pragmatic make every minute invested worth it."

Objectives of the Master of Continuous Training in Project Management and Agile Methodologies

1

You will have a complete set of techniques and tools to successfully develop project management in any type of field, sector or business.

2

You will focus on developing and evolving soft skills to effectively lead teams and effectively engage project stakeholders.

3

You will be able to optimally prepare for the most recognized Project Management certifications worldwide (PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PSM, PM2,...).

4

You will creatively solve complex situations in any business in highly internationalized and disruptive environments.

5

You will develop positive and critical thinking based on permanent restlessness, imagination, intellectual curiosity, sensitivity to the environment and a collaborative attitude.

6

You will make decisions and act ethically by applying high standards of respect for human values, cultural diversity and sustainability.

MASTER'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM

This master's degree is structured in 5 modules that delve into different areas of knowledge, from the vision of the company, strategy and innovation, to new trends in project management and agility, through the necessary management skills and of course rigorously developing the fundamentals of project management. You will have the opportunity to acquire practical and theoretical skills to address complex challenges in a dynamic and constantly evolving business environment. The program has been designed to offer a comprehensive learning experience in the discipline of project management providing the necessary competencies so that you can become a highly qualified professional profile.

This module focuses on the key aspects of business management, including the definition of effective strategies, the promotion of innovation and the application of ethical and sustainable business practices. It also addresses topics such as corporate culture, financial management and the definition of key objectives for business success.

Through a combination of theory and practice, you will learn to analyze the business environment, choose the most appropriate projects aligned with the strategy, learn how to design innovative business models and apply methodologies such as Design Thinking for the development of solutions adapted to the real needs of customers. It also addresses the keys of how to form an appropriate business culture and its different forms, in order to develop high-performance projects and teams, and the need for proper financial management to achieve business success.

This module is essential to learn how to manage effectively, innovatively and responsibly, and provides the necessary tools to face the challenges of an increasingly complex and changing business environment.

  • Business Strategy
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • Innovation and Design Thinking
  • Innovation Business Models
  • Organizational models and corporate culture
  • Finance and OKR

This module focuses on the essential skills for effective project management. It addresses key topics such as communication and leadership, critical thinking, creativity techniques, efficiency and productivity, and negotiation. Through the combination of these skills, you will learn to lead and manage projects effectively, and to deal with challenges and changes that may arise in the process.

This module delves into the importance of effective communication in project management, including conflict management and problem solving techniques. It also addresses the need to develop effective leadership and team management skills to achieve success in project management. In addition, techniques to foster creativity and critical thinking, as well as to increase efficiency and productivity in project management are taught. Finally, negotiation as a key skill in project management is addressed through techniques to reach satisfactory agreements.

This module is essential for learning how to lead and manage projects effectively, and provides the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly demanding and competitive business environment.

  • Communication and Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creativity techniques
  • Efficiency and productivity
  • Negotiation

This module focuses on scope, quality, schedule and cost management. Of course, all areas related to people management will be addressed: stakeholder management, communications and resources, as well as other essential areas such as risk management and procurement. project integration and review, and the importance of project management offices (PMO) is addressed.

Module 3 provides an introduction to the fundamentals of project management, with a focus on the main areas of project management: this module delves into the importance of defining project scope and quality, and how to plan and control project time and costs. The need for good stakeholder, communication and resource management is addressed, and techniques for identifying and managing project risks and procurement are taught. It also explores the SW tools most commonly used in project management, and teaches techniques for integrating and reviewing projects. Finally, the importance of project management offices (PMO) and their role in effective project management is addressed.

This module is essential for those seeking a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management, and provides the skills necessary to effectively plan, execute and control projects. In addition, it addresses the importance of PMOs as a key component in managing successful projects in any type of organization.

  • Introduction to Project management
  • Scope and quality management
  • Schedule and cost management
  • Stakeholder, communications and resource management
  • Risk management and procurement
  • SW tools for project management
  • Integration and review
  • PMO: Project Management Offices

Module 4 focuses on new trends in project management, with an agile approach. Throughout the module, the main agile frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban and scaling (SAFE, LESS, etc.) will be addressed, as well as the Management 3.0 approach and the Lean Project management methodology. The European Commission's PM2 methodology, which focuses on managing projects and programs effectively and efficiently in any context and sector, will also be presented. In short, Module 4 aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge to adapt to a constantly changing environment and to manage projects in an agile and effective manner.

  • Agility and agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban and scaling (SAFE, LESS,...)
  • Management 3.0
  • Lean Project management
  • PM2 Methodology European Commission

Module 5 focuses on providing you with the knowledge to prepare for one or more of the most important international certifications in the market. 

Specifically, knowledge and theoretical and practical tools, simulators and tips are provided in order to successfully apply for these certifications. 

  • Certification preparation (PMP®, PSM-I, PMI-ACP®)

*Academic structure subject to change. Some business reality and networking sessions may be delivered in webinars outside of class hours.

PRACTICAL PART

Access to PMP/CAPM simulator for 8 months: simulator in Spanish, with more than 4000 exam questions specially designed for the preparation of the PMP (Project Manager Professional) or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification exam.

Access to PMI-ACP simulator for 8 months: Spanish simulator with more than 1000 questions specially designed for the preparation of the PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) certification exam.

TEACHING METHOD

TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING BY ESIC

It is an innovative training ecosystem that helps you to deploy your talent to the fullest and thus develop professionally and personally.

In your journey of personal transformation, you will interact with five pillars of support, which underpin your learning experience:

  • Business reality brought to the classroom through case studies and practical activities.
  • Soft Skills fundamental for your personal and professional development
  • An expert teaching and sectorial faculty
  • A heterogeneous community of national and international students
  • All the areas and services that ESIC puts at your disposal

 

 

The Transformative Learning teaching method helps you by implementing innovative active learning methodologies where the teacher puts you at the center of the learning process and guides you towards academic excellence. The objective is for you to acquire competencies through the practical application of knowledge and tools. 

The resources you will have at your disposal are:

  •   Asynchronous support materials, videos, readings, etc.
  •   Self-evaluation
  •   Tutored application and feedback
  •   Practical and experiential activities
  •   Evaluation system that combines the demonstration of individual and group achievements.
  •   Supervised final project

Faculty and guest speakers

La esencia de nuestro programa reside en un excepcional claustro de profesores. Nuestro claustro está compuesto por destacados profesionales y académicos con una vasta experiencia en el ámbito del marketing y las ventas. Estos expertos combinan su profundo conocimiento teórico con una sólida experiencia práctica, ofreciendo a los estudiantes una perspectiva única y valiosa. Además, muchos de nuestros profesores ocupan posiciones de liderazgo en empresas de renombre, lo que garantiza una conexión directa con las últimas tendencias y prácticas del sector.

Carlos José Conejo Sánchez

Carlos José Conejo Sánchez

Program Director

*Faculty and guest speakers subject to change.

Employability

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The completion of our Master in Project Management and Agile Methodologies provides a wide variety of career opportunities in all kinds of different sectors, such as technology, construction, financial services, energy, health, logistics, among others. They will also be able to work in governmental and non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, startups, SMEs and large corporations.  

Graduates will be able to play different roles:

  • Project managers
  • Team leaders
  • Management consultants
  • Scrum masters
  • Business Analysts 
  • Specialists in process improvement 

WHERE DO OUR STUDENTS WORK?

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT UDP

UDP

ESIC's Professional Development Unit is made up of a team of professionals dedicated to boosting your professional career, whether you are studying in the classroom or as an Alumni. You can count on the UDP if you need to enter the world of work, as they have their own employability portal, although they also collaborate with international portals, fairs and employability events.

With almost 4,000 internship offers and more than 2,000 job offers, the UDP has an employability rate of 95% for students advised in the area of Marketing and Sales, or 100% for the area of Communication, among others.

INTERNSHIPS AND COLLABORATING COMPANIES

In the Master in Project Management and Agile Methodologies you will have constant contact with working professionals from pioneering companies, either through workshops or interventions in the program. In addition, if you are looking to complete your training with internships, ESIC offers the possibility of getting in touch with top companies in the sector. Among them we highlight:

Estancia Internacional No Curricular

You can take an optional international experience that complements your training with an immersion into the world of international business. Explore new cultures while gaining practical knowledge and building a global network. Transform your learning and open doors to unique personal and professional opportunities.

"Understanding today's business environment" | 1 Week

The "Understanding Today's Business Environment" course at Georgetown offers an in-depth exploration of the key issues influencing the contemporary business environment. Designed for professionals seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities in today's business world, this course provides a comprehensive view of the economic, technological, social and political factors shaping business strategies today.

En este experiencia internacional no curricular podrás conocer los hitos de la cultura americana y las tendencias actuales en dirección de empresas globales, comprenderás los retos de una economía globalizada y cómo la política financiera la cimienta. Explorarás el rol de la inteligencia artificial en los negocios internacionales y experimentarás cómo las instituciones financieras internacionales impactan en los restos de crecimiento orgánico y por adquisiciones de la empresa moderna.

*Plazas sujetas a disponibilidad y destinos sujetos a cambios. El importe de la Estancia Internacional No Curricular no está incluido en el Máster. Precios y condiciones a consultar.

"ESG in the new business era" | 1 Week

During a week-long academic, cultural and corporate experience, you will have the opportunity to delve into the impact of ESG on today's global business agenda. ESG means using environmental, social and governance factors to assess the sustainability of companies and countries. These three factors are considered to best embody the three major challenges facing business and society at large, which now encompass climate change, human rights and legal compliance.

Starting from the broad context of what ESG represents for corporations, customers, financial institutions and investors, the program covers from the strategic perspective of companies incorporating ESG and sustainability, the internal and external communication of ESG commitment and progress, to how corporate policies are defined and led for the company to generate a positive impact in a circular global economy.

Con esta experiencia internacional no curricular podrás comprender el contexto global de ESG y la diferencia con el constructo de sostenibilidad corporativa, aprenderás a sintetizar de qué manera la estrategia empresarial incorpora una visión y misión orientadas a ESG. Podrás definir y aplicar una estrategia de comunicación interna y externa de los esfuerzos de ESG y explorarás cómo el liderazgo corporativo se pone al servicio de las políticas de ESG y sostenibilidad.

*Plazas sujetas a disponibilidad y destinos sujetos a cambios. El importe de la Estancia Internacional No Curricular no está incluido en el Máster. Precios y condiciones a consultar.

"Digital Innovation and Transformation: Estonia's path to the Future" | 1 Week

Estonia's path to the Future is an intensive one-week program designed to explore the latest trends, tools and strategies in the field of digital innovation in an environment of technological ferment. This small Baltic country with just over one million inhabitants decided to take the digital leap and today has become the example to follow for the digital transformation of Europe. During this week, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in various aspects of digital transformation, from the conceptualization of innovative ideas to the practical implementation of technological solutions based on visits to Start Ups and academic sessions with experts.

En esta experiencia internacional no curricular podrás comprender los fundamentos de la innovación digital y su impacto en los negocios y la sociedad., explorar las tecnologías emergentes y su aplicación en la resolución de problemas, desarrollarás habilidades prácticas para la generación y ejecución de ideas innovadoras de la mano de Start Ups e incubadoras y te familiarizarás con metodologías ágiles y enfoques de diseño centrados en el usuario. Adicionalmente, aprenderás a evaluar el potencial de mercado y viabilidad de las innovaciones digitales.

*Plazas sujetas a disponibilidad y destinos sujetos a cambios. El importe de la Estancia Internacional No Curricular no está incluido en el Máster. Precios y condiciones a consultar.

Campus y precios

Master's Degree in Project Management and Agile Methodologies in Madrid

The Master in Project Management and Agile Methodologies is taught at the ESIC Business & Marketing School campus. Our campus in Madrid was inaugurated in 2021 and has 36 classrooms, an auditorium for 300 people, 16 work rooms, 5 meeting points, gym, mindfulness room, cafeteria and much more. Our classrooms are full of master's and postgraduate students specializing in marketing, management and technology. The campus is the ideal place to network, work on your ideas and learn. But above all, it's the perfect place to live in the present and build the future.

ESIC Campus in Madrid

Avenida Juan XXIII 12,
Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid
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Phone

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Convocatorias y Precios

  - Octubre 2024
Precio: 15.300 €

ADMISSION PROCESS

We accompany you throughout the whole process, guiding and advising you to choose the best option for your professional career. These are the steps to follow:

1 Application

  1. Request information through our form.
  2. A consultant will contact you within 24-48 hours. 
  3. You will have a first contact call and a consultancy will be convened for questions and doubts. 
  4. You have a second call where all your doubts are solved and you are guided in everything you need.

2 Test

  1. If the program fits you, you proceed to apply. 
  2. You prepare the necessary documentation (such as university degree or certificates).
  3. You make a personal and professional rehearsal.
  4. You deliver all the documentation.

3 Interview

  1. Once the documentation is approved, you will be scheduled for an interview with the program director. 
  2. In this interview, you will be able to discuss specifics you want to know about the program, as well as any questions you may have. 

4 Enrollment

  1. After the interview, your consultant will contact you within 24-48 hours to notify you if you have been accepted into the program.
  2. Once you have been accepted, you have about 5 days to formalize your registration.
  3. As soon as the registration is completed, you will be given all your access (virtual classroom, e-mail...).
  4. Of course, our last step is always to congratulate you and wish you to make the most of your training.

investment SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

We do not want economic issues to be an obstacle for you to achieve your goals and ensure a training with a future, therefore, we present a wide range of possibilities that will help you in this regard, both the Scholarship Plan that we have developed from ESIC, as well as those that are available to you from different public or private organizations. The scholarships and grants available are as follows:

  • - Own scholarships
  • - National scholarships
  • - International scholarships
  • - Mobility grants for international internships
  • - Insurance and assistance
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investment FINANCING

ESIC has financing agreements with certain banks under preferential conditions for students enrolled in any of the school's programs. The specific rules and conditions of each of these agreements can be found in the Secretary's Office. ESIC helps you with the financing of your career.

If you live outside of one of the cities where ESIC has a campus, and you are looking for accommodation, we recommend a series of companies and residences dedicated to student housing. Find the one that best suits your needs.

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FREQUENT QUESTIONS

The study grants will be communicated to you during the selection process. Our grants are adapted to each profile and date of enrollment. In addition, you can find out about the scholarships that we have both from ESIC and those offered by other public and private organizations.

Yes, there is a compulsory attendance percentage in the face-to-face Masters. However, you may have a small percentage of unexcused absences.

As regulated by Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28, which establishes the organization of university education and the procedure for quality assurance, at ESIC we offer you various programs including MBAs, Master's Degrees and Master's Degrees in Lifelong Learning backed by the prestige of our university: ESIC University.

In this way, you will be able to choose between:

  • University Masters, with which you will obtain an official degree from ESIC University.
  • Lifelong Learning Masters, with which you can obtain a degree issued by ESIC University.
  • Private Master's Degrees issued by ESIC Business & Marketing School

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  1. La implantación de la tecnología en todas las áreas de las empresas ha supuesto un antes y un después en el mundo de los negocios.

  2. Los datos han llegado para quedarse.

  3. ¿Alguna vez te has parado a pensar en la evolución que ha sufrido la publicidad? Si echamos la vista atrás, podemos darnos cuenta de cómo ha cambiado el mensaje transmitido, el lenguaje, la comunicación… incluso los canales.

  4. En el competitivo mundo empresarial actual, la búsqueda de financiación se ha convertido en una tarea esencial para las empresas.

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