Master of Science - Project Management

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.