Project Management (Taught)

Course overview

In an increasingly interconnected and competitive world, organisations need professionals who can deliver projects that create real value. The MSc Project Management programme equips you with the expertise to plan, execute, and lead projects across industries.

You will build the technical competence to master scheduling, cost control, risk management and performance measurement using industry-recognised tools, technology and software. Alongside these skills, the course develops your ability to align project objectives with organisational strategy and sustainability goals – ensuring outcomes contribute to long-term success.

Accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) and aligned with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards, the programme combines academic rigour with practitioner relevance. You will graduate as a confident leader, ready to manage complexity, balance stakeholder expectations, and deliver innovative projects in today’s global environment.

Features and benefits

• Professional memberships - Benefit from free Association for Project Management (APM) and discounted Project Management Institute (PMI) student memberships during your studies. This gives you access to valuable networks, resources and materials.

• Industry-standard software - Develop your efficiency in using software like Primavera P6, which is available for you to use for free during the course. This will help your CV stand out and make you a candidate for higher paid roles after you graduate.

• Accessible course - We welcome students from all academic backgrounds, from business and management to engineering and social sciences. We’ll help you develop the skills and knowledge to become a project manager in any industry.

• Insight from industry - We host a range of APM and PMI events throughout the academic year, plus guest lectures on topics related to your modules, to give you valuable insights into how your classroom knowledge applies in industry.

• Site visits and field trips - You’ll have the opportunity to attend site visits where you’ll learn about the type and scale of projects businesses are currently working on. In 2024, a selection of students also had the opportunity to attend a PMI hackathon in Barcelona.

• Location - 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.