Master of Science - Project Management (2 Year)

Program Description This MSc Project Management course has been designed to equip the student with all the necessary skills and knowledge to design, plan and execute projects successfully. Project Management is a growing field with a strong focus on finding graduates with strong theoretical background in Project and Programme Management.

The course allows students to put theory and contemporary thinking into practical Project Management settings. The principle aim of this course is to offer students a specialist postgraduate course in project management that is both practically and academically relevant to the current demands in Project and Programme Management.

In the third semester, students will choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use their skills in a real-world setting, they can choose from completing a consultancy experience project, an internship experience project or a business research project.

This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) the Chartered Body for the project management profession. This prestigious accreditation ensures a high standard of relevance and excellence. As well as gaining a recognised Masters qualification, students will have the opportunity to take up membership of the APM – a valuable tool for networking and building connections.

What students will gain from this degree: • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the primary theories and concepts relating to the field of Project and Programme Management. • Critically evaluate ethical and sustainability issues in Project Management. • Learn to apply knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in new and diverse situations within the Project Management discipline. • Effectively use information and communication technologies relevant to the Project Management discipline. • In addition to key subject areas, students will also be taught a number of skills that will help them stand out of the crowd. These include for example negotiation, critical thinking, problem solving and Microsoft Project.

If students opt for the two year route, they can add a year’s work placement onto their course. It’s a great way to put learning into practice and gain valuable real-world experience to help boost their career prospects once graduating. The placement year will last up to 48 weeks (minimum 36 weeks). If students are unable to take a full year's placement, but have completed the minimum 36 weeks, they can qualify for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience. If students undertake a placement, they must take up the Business Research Project in Semester Three. Please be advised that this programme has a placement year.