Project Management (MSc)

Accredited by the Association of Project Managers (APM), this programme provides an opportunity to learn both the theoretical fundamentals of project management as well as develop the critical skills required for entry into a project management career.

Introduction

Project Management uses organisational initiative to complete a range of tasks such as the construction of new buildings, developing the next app or designing innovations in the healthcare industry. Underpinning the fundamentals of the field is the need to manage projects within constraints including time, cost, quality and scope.

The journey to becoming an effective project manager starts with the acquisition of the right tools and technologies to support decision-making and ensure timely delivery of project objectives. The MSc in Project Management has been designed to reflect on the principles and methodologies of the leading professional project management bodies and has been successfully awarded Academic Accreditation by the Association of Project Managers (APM).

The programme is designed to facilitate the development of technical competence in key areas including: risk management, monitoring and control of projects and procurement. Students will establish a core understanding of operations management, big data management and the ability to model and simulate complex problems which can plague project delivery.

You will begin by developing an understanding of the terminology, core theory and tools requisite for project management activity. This is reinforced by other core modules such as uncertainty and risk (i.e. the ability to reduce/prevent problems in projects), controlling and monitoring and leadership, which is a requirement for leading large/small project teams. A variety of electives are also offered including big data, logistics, operations and simulation modelling which provide an opportunity for students to focus on their areas of interest and diversify their learning, based on future career decisions.

Additionally, this programme offers other opportunities:

Equip with the appropriate knowledge and expertise those who wish to pursue qualifications in PMP, PMI (CAPM) for those with some project management experience, PFQ for those just starting out and the CQRM dependant on your project management interest.
To foster more practice as a project manager we have a suite of games available to test your PM skills: UNLOCK PM and Scope, Resources, Schedule
Networking with industry experts, through guest lectures & case challenges, provide opportunities for students to experience real-world scenarios which affect projects.
Students have a choice of either a three-month MSc project (industrial partner or research-based) or Business Simulation Analysis both with the same 60 credit value.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Association of Project Managers (APM), the only chartered membership organisation for the project profession in the world. Additionally, the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUI

Semester one

• The programme is delivered over 12-months and consists of five compulsory modules and three optional modules. Students are required to complete a project carried out over the summer on completion of semester two (EBUS635 or EBUS621).

Compulsory modules

• Project And Portfolio Management In Organisations (ebus614)
• Planning For Risk, Uncertainty And Complexity (ebus534)
• Optional Modules
• Service Operations Management (ebus634)
• Operations Modelling And Simulation (ebus504)
• Strategic Operations Management (ebus602)
• Big Data Management (EBUS622)

Semester two

• The programme is delivered over 12-months and consists of five compulsory modules and three optional modules. Students are required to complete a project carried out over the summer on completion of semester two (EBUS635 or EBUS621).

Compulsory modules

• Strategic Purchasing Management (ebus535)
• Leading And Managing Project Teams (ebus536)
• Executing, Controlling And Closing Projects (ebus616)

Optional modules

• Logistics And Physical Distribution (ebus609)
• Big Data Analytics For Business (ebus633)
• Enterprise Systems With Sap (ebus612)
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management (ebus636)
• Ai Ethics And Regulations (ebus638)

Final project

• The programme is delivered over 12-months and consists of five compulsory modules and three optional modules. Students are required to complete a project carried out over the summer on completion of semester two (EBUS635 or EBUS621).

Compulsory modules

• Msc Project (ebus621)
• Business Simulation And Analysis (ebus635)

How you'll learn

• Modules are taught using the latest active learning techniques including business simulations, real-world case studies, interactive participation software, lecture capture and flipped classroom.
• The principal forms of teaching are face to face lectures and seminars, with lectures normally being supported by materials such as presentations. Seminars give the opportunity for detailed discussion of a topic under the direction of a tutor. You are normally expected to prepare work in advance for seminars and will benefit from taking part in discussions.
• In addition, this course offers an enhanced programme of events and activities such as guest speakers, coding bootcamps and support for your future career.
• Following semester two you will either complete a dissertation with the support of an academic supervisor, or work on a group simulation project before submitting an individual report.
• Teaching time will account for an average of 10 hours per week and you should anticipate an additional 30 hours of self-directed study and group work.

How you're assessed

• In semester one and two, you will take modules totalling 120 credits. The project or simulation completed during the summer period is worth 60 credits and students will be supported by their academic supervisor.
• Students are required to complete 180 credits to achieve a full MSc.
• Subject to meeting specific criteria outlined by the University, students will graduate with a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
• Assessment tasks are varied and some may be designed specifically to meet the learning outcomes of a particular programme of study, but students can expect to be assessed via coursework, essay, group work, presentations, case studies, negotiation exercises, reports and examinations. The weighting of individual components will vary from one module to another. All assessment information is included within the module specification.

Liverpool Hallmarks

• We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.

Careers and employability

• Opportunities are provided for students of the programme to analyse and examine the most up-to-date, cross-sectoral developments in project management practice. It is expected that programme graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to reach senior managerial positions and become successful project managers of the future.

Your future

• You will have access to a specialist, in-house postgraduate careers team and have access to one-to-one careers guidance, workshops, seminars, and employability initiatives.

Graduates from our Project Management MSc course have secured jobs with companies such as:

• ExxonMobil
• Grayce
• IBM
• BAE Systems
• China National Machinery Industry Corporation
• BP plc
• Amazon

In roles such as:

• Head of Client and Legal Project Management
• Operations Management Advisor/Trainee
• Technical Engineer
• Project Manager
• Head of the Office of Digital Government Bodies
• Senior Production Manager
• Risk and Compliance Specialist.