Master in Project Management in Valencia
Private degree issued by Universidad Europea de Valencia
| Campus-based | Classes in English | Valencia | 11 Months, 60 ECTS | Start: 13 nov. 2026 | School of Science, Engineering and Design |
The Private Master’s Degree in Project Management and Applied AI prepares you to lead complex projects in global and digital environments, combining advanced methodologies with a strong focus on strategy, performance and data-driven decision-making.
Throughout the programme, you will learn to manage projects across their full lifecycle using predictive, agile and hybrid frameworks aligned with international standards such as PMP®, PRINCE2® and Scrum, while working with real projects, digital tools and applied AI.
You will also develop key skills in leadership, communication and stakeholder management, preparing you to take on project management roles in international and multidisciplinary environments.
During the programme, you will learn to:
- Design and manage project plans, including scope, timelines, resources and budgets.
- Analyse financial viability and manage risks using data and AI-supported insights.
- Lead teams and stakeholders in complex project environments.
- Apply agile, predictive and hybrid methodologies in real-world scenarios.
- Monitor performance through KPIs and continuous improvement practices.
- Use digital tools and AI to optimise project execution and decision-making.
This programme includes your annual membership with the Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading organisation in project management. Through this membership, you will join a global network of professionals and gain access to exclusive resources, learning materials and the latest edition of the PMBOK® Guide.
In addition, the master’s programme prepares you for the most in-demand professional certifications (PMP®, PRINCE2® and Scrum), strengthening your employability and positioning you as a project manager ready to lead strategic initiatives across industries.
Study plan
This study plan is designed to help you build a solid foundation in digital marketing, developing the skills needed to design, manage and optimise effective digital strategies. Throughout the programme, you will work with key tools, performance metrics and real projects, gaining practical experience in campaign optimisation, digital project management and data-driven decision-making.
Curriculum structure
The programme combines a strategic, practical and results-oriented approach to give you a comprehensive understanding of project management. Throughout the master’s, you will learn to plan, execute and control complex projects, managing timelines, costs, risks and resources in dynamic environments.
You will work with predictive, agile and hybrid methodologies, applying them to real business scenarios while developing key skills in leadership, communication and decision-making. The programme also integrates digital tools and applied AI, preparing you to optimise performance and lead projects in increasingly data-driven environments.
Subjet | ECTS | Type | Language of instruction |
Module 1 – Strategic Project Management and Business Alignment | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
Module 2 – Project Planning and Performance Optimization | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
Module 3 – Project Finance, Risk and Strategic Decision-Making | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
Module 4 – Product Leadership, Communication and High-Performance Teams | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
Module 5 – Business Strategy, Governance and Commercial Management | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
Module 6 – Agile, Hybrid and Digital Project Environments | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
Module 7 – Quality, Innovation and Continuous Improvement | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
Module 8 – Project Certifications and Professional Standards | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
Module 9 – Applied AI for Project Management | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
Module 10 – Final Master’s Project | 6 | Mandatory | English (en) |
What you will learn semester by semester
1
First Semester – Foundations, Planning and Project Execution
During the first semester, you will build a strong foundation in project management, developing a strategic understanding of how projects create value within organisations. You will learn to plan, manage and control projects using international standards and professional tools.
You will learn to:
- Understand project, programme and portfolio management and their alignment with business strategy.
- Plan and control timelines, costs and resources using industry-standard methodologies.
- Analyse financial viability and manage risks in project environments.
- Develop leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Apply predictive, agile and hybrid approaches in real project scenarios.
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Second Semester – Digital Environments, AI and Professional Application
In the second semester, you will deepen your expertise by focusing on performance, innovation and real-world application, integrating digital tools and artificial intelligence into project management.
You will learn to:
- Work in agile, hybrid and digital project environments, adapting methodologies to different contexts.
- Apply quality management and continuous improvement techniques to optimise project outcomes.
- Prepare for professional certifications such as PMP® and PRINCE2®.
- Use applied AI for forecasting, risk analysis and data-driven decision-making.
- Develop and present your Final Master’s Project, applying the full project lifecycle in a real or simulated environment.
Career Opportunities
The global market continues to demand highly skilled professionals in project and portfolio management. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), organisations will need nearly 30 million new project management professionals worldwide by 2035.
After completing this programme, you will be prepared to take on roles such as:
Project manager
In sectors such as technology, industry, infrastructure or services.
PMO manager (Project Management Office)
Overseeing project governance and performance.
Programme or Portfolio Manager
Aligning projects with business strategy.
Consultant
In project management and digital transformation.
Innovation or change management specialist
Leading organisational transformation initiatives.
Risk and project control manager
Ensuring performance and compliance.
Product Owner or Scrum Master
In agile and digital environments.
Admissions
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Admissions requirements
Official Spanish university degree or other degree issued by a higher education centre belonging to another country in the European Higher Education Area.
Degrees issued in accordance with educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area do not need to be officially recognised, as long as the University can ascertain that the level of study is equivalent to the corresponding official university degree in Spain and allows access in the home country to postgraduate studies. Access through this channel is not, in any case, an official recognition of the previous university degree in Spain nor is it recognising anything other than access to this master’s degree.
Students must have English level B2 CEFR or equivalent.
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Faculty
Teaching staff
- Laura Uixera Cotano
Master’s Degree in Project Management. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®). Extensive experience in managing socio-educational projects and consulting on European funding programmes. She also has a strong background in teaching at different academic levels. - Carmen Barceló Serra
Master’s Degree in Industrial Technology (EOI Business School). Certified PMP®. Extensive experience managing investments, projects and programmes in the telecommunications and tourism sectors. She has served as PMO Manager for over six years. Certified PRINCE2® Practitioner. - Dr. Ángela Bejarano Villafuerte
PhD in Nanoscience (University of Barcelona). Experience in teaching and academic research. - Dr. Elena Bulmer Santana
PhD in Zoology (University of Sussex, UK) and PhD in Social and Legal Sciences (Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid). Certified PMP®. Author of numerous scientific publications, with research focused on sustainability and project management. - Dr. Cristina Díaz Jiménez
PhD in Industrial Engineering (Public University of Navarra). Project Director and Manager in R&D at the Association of Industry of Navarra. Certified PMP®. Author of scientific publications in high-impact journals. - Dr. Jaime Jiménez Ayala
PhD in Industrial Engineering (UNED). Certified PMP®. Extensive professional experience in the construction sector and as a university lecturer. Has presented research at national and international conferences. - Dr. Francisco de Luna Crespo
PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine (University of Madrid). Certified PMP®. Former Lead Project Manager at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), with extensive national and international research experience. - Dr. Manuel G. de Membrillera Ortuño
PhD Civil Engineer (Polytechnic University of Valencia). Certified PMP®. Extensive experience in international hydraulic engineering projects. Evaluator for the Spanish State Research Agency and Co-Chair of the Technical Committee on Dam Monitoring at ICOLD. - Dr. Ángel Nájera Pérez
PhD in Engineering (University of Alicante). Specialist in project management and strategy, with expertise in internationally recognised methodologies. Certified PMP®, PMI-RMP®, PRINCE2® Practitioner, PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner, as well as ITIL®, P3O® and PMO-CP®. Scrum Certified Trainer.
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