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MSc PgDip PgCert Project Management

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    1 Year FT

    2 Year PT

    2 Year with placement

Course Description

The Project Management programme will challenge you to develop your knowledge and skills in current Project Management theories, industry trends, tools and techniques.

The programme is highly industry-focussed and culminates in a period of time on work experience.  You can choose between a 9-12 month paid placement or the 3-6 month Industry Collaboration Project.  Whichever you choose, you will put into practice the knowledge that you’ve learned.

Our teaching team consists of PM academics and practitioners who are actively involved in research; you will learn from them about the latest developments in areas such as Benefits management and realisation, Strategy focus and Output-driven Project Management. New developments in technologies that promote remote and digital Project Management will also be covered.

The programme reflects the current research trends and best practice in the industry.  We offer you the opportunity to explore substantial technical elements and advances in Project Management in relation to Operations, Logistics and Supply chain optimisation, through specifically designed modules.

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate.

A wide range of professional qualifications are also accepted either in partial or complete fulfilment of entry requirements.

Where a student has gained a recognised honours degree but does not meet the normal entry qualification requirement, they may still be considered for entry if they can demonstrate relevant work experience of a minimum two years duration post study and acceptable level of responsibility.

Fees

Please see our website for fee information

Student Destinations

With excellent job prospects for Project Management professional across the public, private and third-sector, this course will help you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to enhance your existing career or change career path. Project management skills are a valued part of other business roles and are fully transferable from industry to industry both nationally and internationally. Current graduates work at British Aerospace, TATA, Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus, Brother International, Manchester Airport, and more.

This course also offers great opportunities if you are looking to develop a consultancy or business. You will gain a highly regarded formal qualification, as well as personal and organisational management skills that will enhance your career prospects.

Module Details

Project Management, Leadership and Skills: Planning and Control
Operations and Information Management
Procurement Risk and Contract Management
Advanced Project and Logistics Management

Work experience: choose one of
Industry Placement
Industry Collaboration Project

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