David Mckevitt

David McKevitt, PhD actively researches public procurement operations and project management careers. He has published in the following peer reviewed journals:Journal of Public Procurement,International Journal of Project Management, Public Procurement Law Review,International Journal of Public Sector Management,Public Money & Management,International Small Business Journal,International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research.International journal of Auditing David lectures Project Management (MSc) and Procurement (Certificate in Procurement Management). David currently supervises postgraduate theses in the following areas: 21st Century Project Management CareersProject Management in SME'sDevelopmental networks of female procurement leaders Prior to joining the School of Management and Marketing in 2014, David was a postdoctoral scholar in Public Procurement at Dublin City University (DCU) . David’s teaching experience includes UCD, Smurfit School, Queen Mary, University of London, Dublin City University and teaching assignments in Central Europe (Czech University of Life Sciences) and Asia including Singapore (APMI), Hong Kong (APMI), and Beijing (BUPT). Prior to his academic career, David worked for many well-known firms within the pharmaceuticals and telecommunications industries. 
 David's external engagement involves working with professional bodies including procurement and supply management (IIPMM), Project Management Institute (PMI), Professional Womans' Network (PWN) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).

My primary areas of research include public sector operations and, in particular, public procurement, how SME's interact with public procurement regimes. Other interests include: Project Management CareersProcurement in SMEsReverse AuctionsProject Management in SMEsEntrepreneurial Mentoring. I welcome queries from individuals who wish to explore Master degrees by research. These include MSc, MComm and PhD. The MSc is suitable for recent graduates who typically complete a major thesis over 12 months. A limited number of fee waivers are available from the School of Management & Marketing in return for MSc candidates completing undergraduate tutorials. The MSc can also be taken on a part time basis and the thesis completed over a 24 month period. The MComm is designed for busy professionals who complete a major thesis by integrating their professional role with academic study. There is no taught modules however candidates are supported by an academic mentor. The fees for both part time modes of study is in the region of €2,500 per calendar year. Candidates who make significant progress in their Masters research may transfer to the structured PhD programme.

Project management, Supply Chain Operations, New Product Development, Procurement, Research Methods, Organization Theory, Statistics and Quantitative Methods.