Project Management (Taught)

Project management is essential across a wide range of organisations to support change and growth. It enables them to plan and deliver projects with efficiency and precision. They are able to manage risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations effectively. They can drive innovation and deliver measurable impact across industries.

The Project Management MSc supports your development into a highly skilled and adaptable project management professional. You will be:

equipped to lead and deliver projects globally.
able to demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
well-prepared to address the complexities of modern project environments
able to manage projects in any organisation, regardless of industry or scale
The programme gives you a comprehensive foundation in project management principles. These include:

strategic planning and decision-making
scheduling
risk assessment
resource allocation
stakeholder management
analytical and critical evaluation
You will gain an increased awareness of:

project management methodologies and best practices
global and cross-sector challenges in project execution
ethical and sustainability considerations in project leadership
You will also develop leadership capabilities which are key to successful project execution. The programme will foster your competencies in:

team collaboration
consultancy
problem-solving
communication
You will learn to apply these essential skills in project settings. You'll also gain exposure to leading project management frameworks and industry standards.

The programme integrates theoretical frameworks with applied practice. This ensures that you can:

navigate uncertainties
optimise project outcomes
contribute to sustainable business and organisational growth

Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

Case study
Design or creative project
Dissertation
Professional skills assessments
Oral presentation
Practical lab report
Problem-solving exercises
Report
Reflective log
Research proposal
Written examination
Written exercise