Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-19 | - |
2024-01-09 | 2023-11-04 |
2024-09-01 | - |
2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This MSc in Project Management equips students with expertise to manage complex projects in various industries. It emphasizes emerging trends like virtual work environments and responsible project management's societal impact. Graduates can pursue careers as project managers, program managers, and portfolio managers in diverse sectors.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This MSc program equips students with the expertise to manage complex projects in various industries. It emphasizes the evolving nature of project management, covering emerging trends like virtual and hybrid work environments. The curriculum focuses on responsible project management (RPM) and its impact on society.
Objectives:
- Equip students with project management skills and expertise for various industries and professions.
- Prepare students for careers in project management beyond traditional sectors like engineering and construction.
Program Description:
- Focus on Emerging Trends: The program incorporates the latest trends in project management, including flexible and virtual project teams.
- Block Teaching: Most students focus on one subject at a time, allowing for deeper engagement, regular feedback, and a better study-life balance.
Other:
- Scholarships are available for eligible students.
- Similar programs include International Business Management MSc and Master of Business Administration MBA (Global).
Outline:
Modules:
- Block 1: Managing Projects for Success: Lifecycle Optimisation
- Block 2: Responsible Project Management: Ethics & Sustainability
- Block 3: Organisational Project Management: Dynamic Influence for Governance
- Block 4: Project Management Futures: Emerging Trends and Professional Frameworks
- Block 5 & 6: Project Management Dissertation
Assessment:
- Presentations
- Case Study Analysis
- Individual Exercises
- Report Writing
- Essay Writing
Teaching:
- Combination of workshops, lectures, projects, and online resources.
- Varied assessment methods providing opportunities for formative feedback.
- Proposed assessment timetable to facilitate time management.
Contact Hours:
- Full-time program.
- Approximately 2 hours of lectures, 6 hours of workshops, and 2 hours of asynchronous activity per week.
Careers:
- Opportunities in various industries like cultural events, construction, finance, pharmaceuticals, transport, and large-scale government projects.
- Career paths include project manager, program manager, portfolio manager, and project support roles.
- Fast-growing field with diverse opportunities in both private and public sectors.
Other:
- The program utilizes the Hugh Aston Building, equipped with modern facilities and resources.
- Learning zones and The Greenhouse provide spaces for group or individual work and study.
UK: £10,450 EU/International: £17,950