Master of Science in Programme and Project Management

Master the art of project management

• This programme is designed for graduates and professionals who want to move into project management, either in their current technical and business field, or into a new field of expertise.

Why WMG Master’s?

• Three-way participation: University + Organisation + Participant
• Combine academic excellence with industrial experience
• First-hand understanding of issues facing modern business and industry
• Application-based assignments and projects
• Developed with industry to address real-world problems
• Global inputs and experience

Benefits to Organisations/Businesses

• On the job (in-company) assignments & projects
• Approach business issues as you would with an external consultant
• Immediate application of both concepts and tools
• This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), keeping participants in steps with real-world professional practice.  

Learning Outcomes
You will:  

• Develop a broad set of transferrable skills which have wide application
• Learn methodologies, tools, principles and philosophies to develop and manage small and large scale projects, multiple projects and programmes
• Appreciate the management of financial aspects of projects; the strategic management of people in organisations and how these relate to the wider business strategy
• Gain practical experience through applied syndicate activities and current case studies,
• Develop your leadership potential through critical thinking, global vision, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit

Modules
The modules offered will be at the discretion of WMG, University of Warwick and SIM.

Core Modules

• Managing the Multi-Project/Programme Environment
• Project Planning, Management and Control

Optional Core Modules (choose four)

• Programme and Project Strategy
• Financial Analysis and Control Systems
• International Joint Ventures
• Leading Change
• Organisations, People and Performance

Electives (choose three)

• Innovation
• Lean Principles and Applications
• Logistics and Operations Management
• Procurement and Inventory Management
• Product Design and Development Management
• Quality Management and Techniques
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Strategy and Strategic Management
• Legal Aspects of Global Business

MSc Dissertation

• Participants will work on a genuine business issue for their MSc dissertation, guided by industrialists and academic supervisors, in compliance with the University’s guidelines and standards. All dissertation consultations and submission must be conducted during the candidature period.
• On completion, dissertations will be moderated by a senior member of the University and participants are required to conduct an oral presentation on their dissertation topic.