MSc (Management of Projects)

One of four within the MSc Management of Projects suite: you can also choose from Commercial Project Management, Construction Project Management, and Engineering Project Management – each establishing an invaluable head-start in their field.

Our department has an especially pioneering history in the delivery of project management master's courses. The staff you will work with during your study not only draw from a wide variety of industrial experience and backgrounds but are continually recognised for their contribution to the field.

Take the lead, with our flagship Management of Projects course.

• Informed by insight into the organisational and strategic aspects of industry today, as a graduate of this MSc you enter the professional world equipped with an enviable blend of both technical and interpersonal skills.
• Spanning from environmental assessment to contract management and project finance, each of our optional modules is designed to help you tailor your skillset to your desired sector and area of interest.

Teaching and learning

• The Management of Projects MSc is a full time course which is studied over 12 months, starting in September each year.The course comprises eight taught course units, each worth 15 credits, and a research dissertation worth 60 credits.In addition, the Applied Project Management unit is course-specific unit which uses simulation exercises supplemented by guest speakers to provide students with hands-on practical experience of managing a project throughout its life cycle. Students must also select three option units and carry out a Management of Projects based dissertation.
• Assessment of the taught part of the course is via a combination of formal written examinations and coursework assignments, which will include group work and oral presentations. Some assessment is based on online material provided by the Association for Project Management (APM) and PRINCE2 (a process-based method for effective project management).

Course unit list

• The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Title Code Credit rating Mandatory/optional

• People and Organisations ENGM60011 15 Mandatory
• Project Management Research Methods ENGM60050 15 Mandatory
• Management of Projects ENGM60061 15 Mandatory
• Applied Project Management ENGM60262 15 Mandatory
• Project Planning and Control ENGM62012 15 Mandatory
• MoP Dissertation ENGM63000 60 Mandatory
• Sustainable Development for Projects ENGM60021 15 Optional
• Risk Management ENGM60032 15 Optional
• Project Finance for Infrastructure Projects ENGM64011 15 Optional
• Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution ENGM66061 15 Optional

Career opportunities

• Consistently named one of the most sought-after universities by Top UK Employers, as you graduate this highly regarded course from The University of Manchester you enter industry ready to make a difference across a variety of sectors (THE Graduate Market, 2024).
• During your time studying on our flagship Management of Projects course, you will fine-tune your technical ability, as well as develop a wide range of team-working, decision making, and communication skills desirable across industry.
• Prepared for the challenges faced in both project and people management, you will use simulation exercises to provide hands-on, practical experience of each stage throughout a project lifecycle.

Where do our graduates work?

• Arcadis
• Atkins
• CBRE
• EY
• IMS Research
• Mott Macdonald
• Network Rail
• Tengizchevroil
• Worleyparsons
• And many more!

What do our graduates do?

• Assistant Project Manager
• Civil Engineer
• Director
• Project Assistant
• Project Coordinator
• Project Engineer
• Quantity Surveyor