Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) of the UAE awarded the program accreditation on June 8th, 2026.

The goals of the PGDipPM program are to:

Goal 1. Prepare graduates to lead projects that align with organizational goals, drive innovation, and deliver sustainable value in complex and dynamic environments.

Goal 2. Enable graduates to integrate core business disciplines – finance, marketing, operations, and human resources – with globally recognized project management methodologies and tools.

Goal 3. Equip graduates with advanced competencies in managing complex projects across various sectors.

Goal 4. Provide graduates with leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills for project execution.

Goal 5. Develop graduates as project management professionals who integrate ethics, stakeholder responsibility, and sustainability into their decision-making and leadership.

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

PLO 1. Demonstrate specialized and critical understanding of contemporary project management theories, principles, and frameworks within diverse and dynamic organizational contexts.

PLO 2. Apply integrated project management knowledge, methodologies, and tools to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close complex projects.

PLO 3. Evaluate and apply strategic leadership approaches to optimize the management of cross-functional teams, resources, and organizational performance.

PLO 4. Develop and justify comprehensive risk, cost, and schedule management strategies using advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques.

PLO 5. Analyze complex project contexts to develop robust, evidence-based insights and recommendations, and convey them effectively to diverse stakeholder groups.

PLO 6. Assess ethical, legal, and sustainability considerations to inform responsible and strategic project management decisions.

PLO 7. Lead innovative, entrepreneurial, and continuous improvement initiatives while advancing professional practice and lifelong learning in alignment with global project management trends.

Program Duration

The PGDipPM program is offered in a full-time study mode and is normally completed in two (2) semesters for students pursuing the program on a full-time basis. Students are permitted a maximum of three (3) academic years to complete all program requirements.

Study Structure

The program follows a semester-based structure, where each academic semester is divided into two (2) instructional cycles, each of six (6) weeks in duration, including final assessments.

Students may enroll in up to two courses per cycle. Courses are delivered within these cycles, with each course comprising forty-five (45) contact hours.

This modular delivery model ensures that the total contact hours, learning outcomes, and assessment requirements are equivalent to those of a standard semester-based system.

Mode of Delivery

The PGDipPM program will be delivered primarily through in-person instruction, complemented by a blended learning approach for selected courses. These blended courses will be conducted online via synchronous sessions, supported by structured learning activities and digital engagement.

Who can Apply?

Applicants to the PGDipPM program will be required to hold a UAE-recognized bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, including:

• Business-related disciplines (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Business Information Systems)
• STEM and technology-related fields, including Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or other closely related fields

Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the disciplines specified under the Regular Admission Requirements and who meet the English language proficiency requirements may be required to complete remedial courses prior to admission to the PGDipPM program.

The Post-Grad-PM degree shall be awarded to a student upon completing the following requirements:

• A student enrolled in Post-Grad-PM program must have passed Twenty-Four (24) credit hours.
• A student must achieve a CGPA of not less than 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 points.
• A student must have earned at least 75% of credits at CUD.