
MSc Project Management
Manchester, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 22,500 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
MSc Project Management
Advanced project management techniques are no longer only for a few large corporations. Today, a vast variety of organizations across a wide range of industries rely on qualified project managers to make the difference between success and failure. Our MSc Project Management can equip you to make that difference.
Whether a recent graduate or a professional project manager, this course offers an in-depth understanding of vital tools and techniques that can launch careers and fuel professional progression.
Skills for Success
You will develop the skills and methodologies to plan, organize, and control a project’s progression, quality, and performance, together with the techniques to sustain its momentum. You’ll master systems thinking and develop essential skills in key areas like managing strategic procurement. Of course, it’s a discipline that is as much about leading people as it is about strategic planning or managing processes. So you’ll develop the skills to handle a range of leadership issues, from disputes between team members or external stakeholders to motivating personnel through the complete project lifecycle.
For organizations in every sector, it’s a business-critical discipline that’s central to growth and continued success – making this qualification a truly transferrable asset, whatever your professional ambitions.
Our mission statement
At Manchester Metropolitan University, our MSc in Project Management program develops exceptionally qualified, socially and environmentally responsible leaders in project and program management. Our curriculum blends technical expertise, strategic awareness, cutting-edge research, and ethical practices. This approach equips project managers to lead globally, drive innovation, and contribute to sustainable organizational success and the common good. Guided by values of excellence, creativity, and innovation, our program fosters a supportive and resilient environment for our academic team and encourages graduates towards professional growth, critical thinking, and a dedication to responsible project management.
Features and Benefits
- APM accredited - this course is proudly accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), a leading professional body for project management in the UK. This accreditation is a testament to the high quality and rigorous standards of this course.
- Taught by experts - this course is delivered by leading academics who bring their experience as project management practitioners into the classroom.
- A global city of opportunities – Manchester has one of the fastest-growing economies in the UK, with large capital projects shaping the region’s development. It’s a great lab for your studies.
- Rise program – all students are eligible to take part in curricular activities with Rise. These might include volunteering, project work, and certifications
- Triple accredited - our Business School holds the globally recognized trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.
- Industry insight – learn from professional guest lecturers. You’ll get a unique insight into several different industries.
- Professional development – attend a series of key industry events throughout your course and network with recruiting businesses.
- Boost your employability – develop vital leadership and management skills in demand by employers. This course can open doors to several different industries.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
The business landscape has become more complex than ever. On one hand, the global marketplace has brought both new opportunities and new competition. On the other, technology is ushering in the era of Industry 4.0, environmental issues have climbed high on the agenda and the world’s economies are reeling from natural and public health disasters. Project management offers the skills and methods to guide any organization through it all.
Studying this course allows you to master the tools and techniques to plan, organize, and control a project’s progression. With a practical approach, based on case studies and scenario-based exercises, you will discover how project managers work in the real world. From there, you can move on to a dissertation project that lets you hone your abilities and put your critical thinking to the test.
This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management, not only reflecting the relevance of the subject matter, but the quality of our teaching too. You’ll learn from experts in the field, with research-active academics who are shaping the way we think about project management, together with experienced professionals who have worked in the field and can offer a valuable perspective from the world of project management.
Throughout the course, we place a strong emphasis on real-world understanding and experience. As such, we make the most of our extensive industry connections to provide a series of guest lectures, your chance to hear experts from a range of different sectors offering insights into the critical role project managers play in the operation of modern organizations.
As employers across a broad range of sectors look to navigate an uncertain and digital world, you’ll leave us well-equipped with the strategic awareness, technical expertise, and professional skills to be a valuable asset.
Rise with Manchester Met
Rise is a program available to all students at Manchester Met giving you the opportunity to earn practice credits on your degree through employment-enhancing activities. During your studies, you can collect points for the activities you engage in and if you engage in enough activity you could receive recognition on your degree transcript.
Postgraduate students can get involved in activities such as project work, workshops, volunteering, and certifications. For example, you could gain certifications with the likes of Microsoft, Adobe, and the Project Management Institute free of charge. Not only are these fantastic to have on your CV but they are also transferable to a wide range of careers.
All Rise activities are organized according to themes of Digital Capabilities, Self-Effectiveness, Sustainability, Internationalisation, Enterprise, and Civics. Completing several activities within a certain theme will also earn you micro-accreditations in the form of Digital Badges.
Year 1
Core units
- Industry 4.0
- Systems Thinking and Sustainability
- Leading and Managing Project Teams
- Executing Projects In Uncertainty
- Project Portfolio Planning and Managing Risk
- Dissertation - Project Management
Option Modules
- Business Relationship and Strategic Procurement
- Digital Leadership Transformation
Program Outcome
- Accreditation:Association for Project Management
- Accreditation:Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- Endorsement: Business School Impact System (BSIS)
- Accreditation:EFMD Quality Improvement System
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Project management as a strategic business competence focuses on the goals, resources and timeline of workplace activities designed to create unique services and products. The skills to lead people and achieve aims are truly transferable, making you a valuable asset to a huge range of employers looking to navigate an uncertain and digital world. With a practical focus, this course offers the expertise and understanding to chart a path in a wide range of different sectors. From healthcare or engineering, to retail or finance, this course can open the door to a wealth of possibilities.
Today, you’ll find our graduates working across these areas and more, working as planning engineers, e-business project managers and business analysts. By the time you leave us, you should be ready to join them, whether that means working for an employer, becoming a freelance consultant or starting your own business.
Program delivery
Study and assessment breakdown
Ten credits equate to 100 hours of study, lectures, seminars practical sessions, and independent study. A master's qualification typically comprises 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits, and an MFA 300 credits. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning, but it could be:
Study
Full-time 20% lectures, seminars, or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study
Assessment
Full-time 85% coursework; 0% practical; 15% examination
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.