MSc Management (Project Management)

Our intensive one-year MSc Management with a specialism in Project Management is for graduates from a wide range of subject backgrounds. It is not necessary to have any prior academic or practical experience in business or management. 

This programme is for students who aspire to management-level and leadership roles in Project Management within their chosen industry. It will especially suit students pursuing careers in consultancy, engineering or construction, product development, ICT, government, or not-for-profit sectors.

Our MSc Management pathways provide an introduction to management followed by a detailed exploration of a specific area of management theory and practice, in this case project management. The programme attracts students from around the globe and you will work with students with different backgrounds and interests.

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the theories and practices that enable you to critically analyse and manage projects in our increasingly complex and dynamic world. We aim to guide, teach, and nurture confident analytical and critical thinkers capable of challenging approaches to projects that too often fail.

You will gain insight into the nature of management and project management and apply theory to practice through in-class discussions of real cases and practical methods. Group work and presentations, often based on industry case studies, allow practical application of theory and develop the teamwork and communication skills expected in today's workplace.

This programme will help you to:

• Apply management techniques drawn from a range of disciplines such as marketing, operations, organisational behaviour, strategy, finance and accounting, marketing to management in organisations
• Understand the nature of management, the complexity of organisations and management’s role and responsibility in addressing societal and global challenge
• Reflect upon the wider challenges that organisations face and critically engage with ethical and sustainability issues as they arise
• Prepare for a career in management and leadership roles in your chosen industry with expert knowledge in your specialist subject.

Graduates from this programme will benefit from studying at a top 10 UK university (QS World University Rankings 2024). You will be taught by leading academics whose research tackles the global societal issues facing modern management. A large percentage of our business and management research is rated as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021), reflecting its impact on shaping policy and practice.

Programme structure

• You will study core courses that contribute to the majority of your credit points, along with your specialised course in Project Management, which provides additional credit points. You will start by studying subjects that are central to careers in management today, including finance and accounting, organisational behaviour, and strategic management. In the second term, you will deepen your understanding of management by studying operations and marketing management. These subject areas lay the foundations for your project management specialism, with which you will conclude term two.
• The final part of the MSc Management (Project Management) brings an opportunity for in-depth research and investigation into your area of interest and can be adapted to reflect your career goals. For this Management Research Project you can choose from several routes. These include an individual dissertation and team-based projects, and applied research for an external organisation.

Career prospects

• We aim to guide, teach and develop knowledgeable, thoughtful and ethical management practitioners who will thrive in a global environment. This degree provides excellent preparation for all careers in management, but is particularly relevant to roles in project management that are in great demand across all sectors and industries.
• Our Careers Service offers support and online training to help you to identify your career goals, apply for opportunities, and perfect your interview technique during your year of study. Among the possible routes for your capstone Management Research Project is the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice by undertaking a group project for an industry partner. Opportunities are coordinated by the Professional Liaison Network.
• Previous graduates of the MSc Management (Project Management) have gone on to work in a variety of companies and industries, including management consultancy, finance and accounting, energy, software development, construction, manufacturing, and government.