The UCM Institute of Management has received accreditation for a new study program in project management
The Institute of Management of the University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava is expanding its educational offer with a new professionally oriented bachelor's study program in project management, which was approved by the Council for Internal Quality Assessment of the UCM in Trnava and subsequently entered into the register of study programs by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic. The program will begin teaching in the academic year 2026/2027.
The new study program responds to the growing demand on the labor market for experts capable of effectively managing projects in the business, public and non-profit sectors. The program is designed as a professionally oriented three-year bachelor's degree that combines economic, managerial, financial and legal knowledge with the practical use of project methodologies and digital project management tools.
During the study, students will gain knowledge and practical experience in the areas of project planning, project financing, risk management, project implementation and monitoring, as well as in the areas of European funds, entrepreneurship, innovation and modern project management trends. The program also includes semester projects and professional practice, which will enable students to solve real project tasks in cooperating organizations.
The study program reflects on current international project management standards, including IPMA, PMI and PRINCE2 methodologies, and also emphasizes the development of analytical thinking, teamwork, communication skills and the ability to respond to dynamic practical conditions.
"The new study program Project Management represents a modern response to the needs of the current labor market. Our goal is to prepare graduates who will be able to effectively plan, coordinate and implement projects in various sectors of the economy and at the same time be ready to continue their professional growth," said the director of the Institute of Management of UCM, Assoc. Prof. Michal Lukáč, PhD., Ed.D.
The program will be provided in a full-time form of study at the Institute of Management of UCM in Trnava from the academic year 2026/2027.