Project Management (MSc)

Study your Project Management MSc in person and develop key skills required in the contemporary business world.

Develop your skills and knowledge of project management in a range of professional environments. Learn about the principles and practice of project management. You will have the option to gain additional professional qualifications and receive guidance on working towards chartership. This course is also a Recognised Assessment for the Association for Project Management Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) Standard.

Course overview

• On this course you will study project management from an academic perspective, alongside exploring the innovative and effective project management solutions used by some of the largest companies in the UK.
• You will examine issues which impact organisations and their projects, drawing on your own experiences and those of your fellow learners. You will study and evaluate key theories and concepts, while investigating strategic and operational processes in project management.
• This course will allow you to develop critical thinking and business skills, valuable in any career, as well as specialist project management skills. You will benefit from working with experienced practitioners, and focusing on real case studies to help you apply your learning to authentic business contexts.
• You will also receive a major exception towards chartership upon completion of studies. This course is a Recognised Assessment for the Association for Project Management Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) Standard. This is a standard that is recognised in the industry and demonstrates technical knowledge and expertise.

How you will study

• You can study this postgraduate course full time. This course is completed through traditional campus learning, seminars and lectures will be delivered in person at the York Campus. You can start this course in September or January. We also offer an online version of this course.
• You will study 7 compulsory modules, including a final Capstone Project module. The full time course will take 1 year to complete.

Modules

• Managing Projects and Programmes
• Strategic Project Management
• Risk and Issue Management
• Project Planning, Control and Analysis
• Project Commercial Management
• Project Leadership and Team Management
• Executive Capstone Project

Teaching and learning
All of your modules will be delivered using a variety of different teaching sessions. This includes:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Discussion forums
• Tutorials
• Guest speakers
• Workshops
• Events

The style of learning on this course is collaborative. We know that you are likely to bring valuable experience and knowledge to the group, and will benefit from sharing this with each other. We appreciate that everyone has their own learning style. You may learn best through energetic engagement in debate, or occasional contribution and personal reflection may be more suited to you.

Our teaching draws on both our research and professional experience. This means your learning is informed by the most current thinking in the subject area. You can find out more about our research and backgrounds by visiting our staff pages.

Assessment
Our assessment methods mirror organisational based activities. These methods include:

• Reports
• Critical essays
• Portfolios
• Presentations

You will receive feedback on your work throughout each module. This will help you to improve your work for your graded assessments. We will advise you on developing your skills, useful areas for research and how to extend your business knowledge further.

Where could Project Management take you?

• With the skills you gain on this course you can go on to make valuable contributions to organisations of any size and in any sector. Project Management is an essential element of any industry. 

Some sectors where Project Management graduates may be especially in demand are:

• Construction
• Engineering
• Financial Services
• IT

The course could also lead you to undertake further postgraduate study through an MPhil or PhD.

Stand out from the crowd with postgraduate study.

• Far fewer people have postgraduate degrees than undergraduate qualifications. This gives you something extra to set yourself apart in a competitive graduate job market. Those with a postgraduate qualification will earn an average of £6,500 a year more than those with only an undergraduate degree. (Department For Education Graduate Labour Market Report 2022).

Our careers service, LaunchPad, provides career support tailored to your ambitions. Through this service you can access:

• Employer events
• LinkedIn, CV and cover letter sessions
• Workshops on application writing and interview skills
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Personalised career advice

This support does not end when you graduate. You can access our expert career advice for the rest of your life. We will help you gain the experience and confidence you need to succeed.