MSc (Project Management)

Explore key project management theories and applications to develop into a dynamic international manager, ready to operate in diverse and fast-changing global settings.

Course summary

• Assess and apply the key theories of project management.
• Look at the discipline in an international setting in a fast-growing profession. 
• Apply practical authentic real-world knowledge by working with clients and briefs. 
• Critically analyse literature, theory and global issues in project management. 
• Develop academic and practical employment skills suitable for project management. 
• Explore topics such as cross-cultural management, sustainability and ethical decision-making. The MSc Project Management course gives you a global perspective in contemporary project management. It empowers you to think critically, navigate group working, strategise and tackle challenges with innovative problem-solving skills.

How you learn

• You’ll be supported by industry-experienced academic staff. Our teaching strategies are grounded in contemporary academic research, with a strong emphasis on the practical challenges faced by global organisations.

You learn through: 

• Lectures
• Interactive seminars 
• Dedicated tutor support 
• Guest lectures 
• Digitally enabled learning and simulations
• Group and individual presentations 
• Live projects 
• Small group and individual dissertation supervision meetings 

Key themes 

• The MSc Project Management course is structured to provide an in-depth look at all the main elements of project management. This includes topics such as the project life-cycle, governance, procurement, risk management and project evaluation. We’ll also explore HR management, leadership and managing stakeholders – as well as communication strategies and tools, contract negotiation and management, financial control and budgets, data analytics and quality assurance. 
• We’ll use a variety of teaching methods and assessment formats, such as traditional assignments, presentations and extended projects. There’s a focus on formative learning, where you’re encouraged to discuss your learning and assessments with tutors and peers. 

Course support

• Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support with your personal, academic and career development. 
• The teaching team on this course are committed to providing an accessible teaching, learning and assessment experience. Our modules offer opportunities to personalise your learning experience, including the flexibility to select assessment tasks that align with your preferences and goals. 

Future careers
A wide variety of interesting roles within private, public and non-profit firms would be suitable for graduates, including: 

• Business and market development
• Market research 
• Business analysis
• Marketing communications and advertising
• Purchasing, logistics, distribution and supply chain management
• Export coordination 
• Consultancy
• Account, brand and product management

Modules

• Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

Compulsory modules
Module Credits Assessment

• Project Management: Finance, Quality And Data Analytics 30 Coursework(60%) , Practical(40%)
• Project Management: People, Roles And Communication 30 Coursework(100%)
• Project Management: Processes And Tools 30 Coursework(100%)
• Sustainable Business Strategy 30 Coursework(100%)

Elective modules

• Consultancy 60 Coursework(100%)
• Dissertation 60 Coursework(100%)