Master of Science in Engineering Project Management
About This Programme
AURAK's MSEPM is a two-year, 30 credit-hour degree in project planning, cost management, risk analysis, quality control and leadership for complex engineering projects. The revised programme runs two pathways: a Project-Based option of six core courses and four electives including a Field Application Project, and a Thesis-Based option of six core courses, two electives and a research thesis. AURAK positions graduates for PMI-recognised certifications.
Course Highlights
- Two pathways: Project-Based with a Field Application Project, or Thesis-Based
- 30 credit hours over two years
- Aligned to PMI-recognised certifications
- Fall and Spring entry
What You'll Study
AURAK publishes this as a sample study plan; the actual sequence a student follows depends on placement, transfer credit and course availability. Where AURAK's own plan totals fewer credit hours than the degree's published credit count, the published count is authoritative.
Track 1: Project-Based Option
- MEPM 510 - Project Management and Scheduling3 credits
- MEPM 520 - Finance and Procurement Management3 credits
- MEPM 543 - Risk Management for Project Managers3 credits
- MEPM 544 - People and Organizational Change3 credits
- MEPM 524 - Green Project Management3 credits
- MEPM Elective 13 credits
- MEPM 519 - Field Application Project3 credits
- MEPM Elective 23 credits
- MEPM Elective 33 credits
- MEPM Elective 43 credits
Track 2: Thesis-Based Option - six core courses, two electives and a research thesis in place of the Field Application Project and two of the electives.
Entry Requirements
Applications are made online. AURAK's admissions application deadline for Fall 2026 is 30 August 2026 and for Spring 2027 is 3 January 2027.
Careers
AURAK lists project planning engineer, engineering operations manager, project manager across various fields, and supply chain manager as destinations for this degree, in construction, infrastructure, energy and manufacturing.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. AURAK is also institutionally accredited by SACSCOC (US) and QAA (UK).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Engineering Project Management
Start Date
Fall (August/September) and Spring (January)
Typical Offer
A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline. AURAK sets the graduate minimum entry CGPA at 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
MSc
Subject Area
Engineering
Tuition Fee
AED 81,900 total
Applications are made online through AURAK. Fees shown exclude the separate non-tuition charges: an AED 400 application fee (AED 500 for graduate programmes), an AED 4,000 seat reservation fee credited against first-semester tuition, and per-semester technology, service and medical fees.