Online MBA Project Management

Program Overview

The Online MBA Project Management program from North Wales Management School empowers working professionals with analytical and problem-solving skills, critical project management competencies, and broader business acumen. Delivered through a flexible online platform, this industry-led program prepares students for senior project management roles across various sectors. With a focus on real-world case studies and industry connections, the program enhances career prospects and addresses the modern job market's demands.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Online MBA Project Management program is a 100% online degree offered by North Wales Management School, part of Wrexham University. This program is designed for busy working professionals across a range of sectors who want to advance their careers in project management. The program aims to:

• Equip students with analytical and problem-solving skills for planning and managing projects.
• Teach critical project management competencies, including risk forecasting and economic data analytics.
• Develop broader business and management skills, covering areas like strategy, marketing, and human resource management.
The program emphasizes flexibility, allowing students to study anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Outline:

The program is structured as follows:

• Length: 2 years part-time, 180 credits
• Modules: The program covers a range of modules, including:
• Business Analytics for Project Management:
This module focuses on forecasting methods, particularly time-series methods, and their applications in project management. It also explores risk and uncertainty in project management. Students develop skills using the SPSS software package for implementing forecasting methods.
• Project & Operations Management: This module develops the capability to manage processes, exploring how firms achieve competitive advantage through process improvement and efficiency gains.
Topics covered include operations strategy, process design, planning and control, project management, quality, and global supply chain management.
• Creative Change & Innovation: This module provides insights into the role of change and creativity in organizational survival and growth.
It encourages students to recognize the tensions and performance fluctuations associated with implementing change and new ideas.
• Implementing Strategies: This module explores the contribution of strategic practices to business performance.
Students develop analytical techniques and judgment based on theoretical models and contextual trends that impact strategic implementation. It contributes to the sustainable financial wellbeing of commercial or non-profit institutions facing disruptive competition.
• Integrated Communications: This module develops effective communication planning and brand management concepts.
It provides insights into enhancing stakeholder relationships and delivering customer value.
• Emphasising the Environment: This module examines the relationship between business practices and the impact on the environment.
It explores how businesses can contribute positively to global environmental concerns and policies.
• HRM in Context: This module focuses on developing skills and knowledge as an HRM practitioner, examining contemporary HRM debates and its impact across the business environment.
It develops analytical techniques and judgment based on theoretical models and contextual trends that impact reward management across strategic business functions.
• Research Methods: This module introduces academic research methods, analytical techniques, sampling approaches, and research ethics.
It guides students in investigating and solving research questions.
• Research Proposal: This module helps students identify a contemporary business or management problem and develop a focused research proposal based on a literature review.
The problem identified in this module will be further researched in the dissertation.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a tailored online learning environment that allows students to connect with peers globally, discuss business management case studies, and share professional experiences.

Careers:

The MBA Project Management program aims to enhance career prospects across a range of sectors, preparing students for senior project management positions.

Other:

• The program is industry-led and career-focused, reflecting the culture and capabilities of North Wales Management School and Wrexham University.
• The program has been designed to meet the needs of the modern job market.
• North Wales Management School has close links with leading local and regional employers, including Airbus, Kellogg’s, Brother Industries, and the BBC.
• The university is ranked in the top 10 UK universities for employability for part-time students.
• There are six start dates per year, allowing for flexibility in enrollment.
• Flexible payment options and postgraduate government loans are available for eligible students.
• A dedicated Student Success team provides support throughout the program, from enrollment to graduation.
• The program is suitable for students from a wide range of academic backgrounds.
• A 10% fee reduction is offered to graduates of Wrexham University.

Total program fees: £6,000 Per 15-credit module: £500 You can enroll in and pay for each consecutive session as your studies progress. Course fees payment is accepted through the online student portal and must meet the payment deadline.