Project Management (Taught)

1st in the UK among science and technology policy think tanks for SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit (Global Go To Think Tank Index Report 2020)

1st in the UK for annual research income in 2019-2022 (Chartered Association of Business Schools)

Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Become a first-rate project manager who can develop and apply new innovations. You’ll gain the critical skills to help you manage projects in today’s highly uncertain business and economic environment.

You’re taught and supervised by leading project management experts in the University of Sussex Business School. This course draws on expertise from SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit. Within an environment that values innovation and sustainability, you’ll learn to plan and manage projects effectively and efficiently. Gain a comprehensive understanding of, and develop core competencies in:

• navigating the complexities of multifaceted projects

• identifying and mitigating risks while fostering innovation

• harnessing design thinking to enhance project outcomes

• implementing advanced project management techniques.

Joining the University of Sussex Business School, you’ll benefit from extensive career support and business connections. This includes employer mentoring, networking, talks and guest lectures. You can also tailor your degree to your career path by choosing options in areas such as agile project management, artificial intelligence and innovation for sustainability.

Accreditation
You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

• APM Academic Accreditation assesses programmes or modules to help students and professionals choose the best education in support of their project management careers. Academic Accreditation identifies courses and modules which are aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge, 6th edition. Working with other accreditation streams we offer clear, visible and joined-up career progression opportunities. Find out more

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.