Background

Project Management (PM) as an academic, engineering discipline has a long history at the University of Pretoria. The Department’s PM started in 1988 as an industry-sponsored Chair and developed to full Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Project Management (MPM). It subsequently expanded training to one-year certificate programs as well as multiple short courses in the field of project management.

In addition to training, academic staff participates in national and international activities related to enhancing project management as a recognized and effective management discipline. These activities include establishing project management competency criteria, active involvement in the various standards development and guidelines, and attendance and presentations at national and international conferences. As part of its post-graduate offering, various research activities take place in the form of Masters and PhD dissertations. The research not only provides the opportunity to investigate and master specific areas of project management but also adds to the understanding, comprehension, and contribution to the field of project management.

Research Areas and Study Leaders