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Department of Engineering Project Management

The Department of Engineering Project Management is a specialized academic department aimed at preparing qualified engineering project managers who can efficiently manage work teams. Engineering project management is the application of management principles and engineering techniques to successfully plan, execute, and monitor projects. This preparation enhances students' professional opportunities locally and regionally. The department focuses on developing students' abilities in self-learning and practical application, individually and collectively, by employing modern technologies and integrating technical competence with advanced knowledge in the fields of business, management, engineering, and technology. The department also supports scientific research and applied studies in this field and seeks to build partnerships with industrial and engineering institutions to exchange experiences and enhance practical skills through field training programs.


Prof. Abu Al-Qasim Muhammad Al-Sheikh

Head of the Department of Engineering Project Management

The industrial sector represents one of the main drivers of economic growth and technical development, and the success of its projects depends on effective management that ensures integration between the engineering and administrative aspects at various stages of the project. Additionally, the expansion in manufacturing industries, power plants, mechanical and electrical systems, and service facilities requires the preparation of personnel capable of managing these projects according to the latest practices and professional standards.

Based on this, the Department of Engineering Project Management aims to prepare specialists capable of managing industrial and engineering projects in the fields of industry, energy, mechanical and electrical systems, and engineering services, by developing skills in planning, execution, resource management, quality, and risk, contributing to achieving project goals efficiently and sustainably.

The department is keen to offer academic programs that combine engineering knowledge with modern administrative applications, while enhancing practical aspects and scientific research, and building partnerships with industrial institutions, contributing to the preparation of qualified graduates to lead and manage industrial projects, and to contribute to the development of the industrial sector and support the path of development and innovation.

IntroductionA broad approach to management and engineering in various fields that blends project management methodologies with fundamental engineering principles, based on analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving, and promotes scientific research and innovation to serve society and the environment.

  • Industry Highly qualified engineering project managers who can effectively manage and organize professionals and engineering teams in a way that makes them highly marketable across a wide range of technical jobs, both locally and regionally.
  • Development Enhancing students' abilities in self-acquisition and continuous learning using modern technologies to combine deep technical competence with strong knowledge in business management, administration, engineering, and technology.
  • Conducting scientific research in the fields of engineering project management and providing studies and consultations to various community institutions.
  • Establishing partnerships with local and regional industrial and engineering institutions to exchange experiences and benefit from relevant technological techniques in refining skills and technical expertise during field training programs.
  • Encouragement to serve the community and promote intellectual, social, and environmental awareness.

Fields of Work

Engineering project management offers wide career opportunities in the sectors of industry, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and engineering technologies, where graduates lead projects, manage resources and contracts, and oversee the execution of work, ensuring the achievement of time, cost, quality, and safety objectives.

  • The contracts manager manages contracts and procurement and supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Industrial project managerleads projects in large-scale manufacturing and industrial facilities.
  • Technical project manager He coordinates technical teams to implement industrial systems and solutions.
  • Engineering Operations Manager He supervises operational processes and works to improve performance and increase efficiency in engineering facilities.

Curriculum



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The study plan for the engineering project management program