Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Apply before Sep 2026
Language
English
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
- Salzburg, Austria
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Maribor, Slovenia
- Zagreb, Croatia
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location.
Disciplines
Project Management
Overview
The Ph.D. in Project Management (PM) from Alma Mater Europaea - ECM is specialized in project, program and portfolio management. It mainly addresses the needs of the profession for the highest challenges in the area of project, program and portfolio management. The target attendees are experts from central and South-East Europe, but the program, the staff and learning outcomes are recognized as an EU degree program, and therefore acknowledged globally.
The program prepares students to think and act strategically, making positive contributions to the world of projects. It is focused primarily on top level project/ program / portfolio managers and executives in organizations where they implement the managed by projects model. The study program is also very much appropriate for public agency staff, consultants, academics and entrepreneurs. Young professionals are also welcome, if decided to develop their careers for challenging and management positions.
Professionals with a deepened understanding of project management – those who embody the profile of a graduate in the field – can bring about the development of both economic and non-economic sectors.
Besides the gaining of specific competences related to management of projects, programs and portfolios, students receive opportunities to specialize in core areas of risk management, the management of so-called mega-projects, labour management, as well as time- and cost-management in projects.
Career opportunities:
Doctors of project management will obtain employment in:
- educational institutions, where it is crucial to educate the next generation of project managers;
- developmental institutions, where the profession of project management is in constant interdisciplinary development;
- companies that operate large and complex mega-projects;
- consulting firms that offer relevant, specialized services for the management of projects;
- local and national administrations, where public projects are prepared and executed.
Accreditation
- All Alma Mater Europaea undergraduate and graduate programs are fully accredited by NAKVIS, the Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research design and methodology
- Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Project Management
- Project, Program and Portfolio Management
- People in Project-oriented Organisations HRM in Projects, Programs and Project-oriented Organisations
- Competence Development in Project, Program and Portfolio Management
- Mega projects and Complex Project Management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
Completed a master’s degree from a university, professional focus, a career in project management, and English language ability.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure a smooth transition to Alma Mater Europaea. If you have questions about the admission requirements or application process, please contact the Alma Mater Europaea Study Office.
- Students may apply for admission at any time without all the necessary required materials. Applicants will be notified of missing or incomplete documents needed to complete the admissions process.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents
13,861 AUD / year
≈ 8,600 EUR / year
EU/EEA
European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
EU/EEA Nationals
13,861 AUD / year
≈ 8,600 EUR / year
Living costs
Salzburg
Austria
1,451-2,079 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Alma Mater Europaea is pleased to announce research grants, full-tuition scholarships, stipends, research fellowships, and teaching assistantships:
- Academicus scholarships,
- Plenkovic Scholarships,
- Teaching Assistantships,
- Artificial Intelligence solution grants.
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