Project Management (Taught)

With its focus on real-life experience, this APM-accredited course provides you with the advanced theoretical and practical skills you need to perform successfully at a senior management level. You study the management of challenging projects – including projects for global companies over international boundaries – on a course developed with professional bodies and leading specialists, ensuring your learning reflects current and best practice including the sustainable development goals set by the Principles of Responsible Management Education.

Course accreditations
This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) with areas of knowledge specified by the Project Management Institute, giving you the up-to-date skills and knowledge required to become a professional in the field.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• State-of-the-art business suite tailored to crucial management and data practices

• Industry-standard hardware and software to prepare you for the modern workplace

• Access to learning resources from Harvard Business Publishing

• Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites designed to simulate a professional office environment

Your student experience

Block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life.

Our business and management courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community and course organisation.

Study under the guidance of our industry-experienced academic team, actively involved in consultancy, research and engagement.

Tackle genuine business problems while building employment-focused skills through practice-led teaching, live assessments, case studies and industry collaboration.

Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, research analysis, leadership and self-management alongside specific subject expertise.

Apply your knowledge in an area of interest with your choice of Master’s business project.

Gain industry insights from high-profile academics and business leaders in our Global Guest Speaker series, which includes talks from TUI, Luton Borough Council and the Association of Project Management.

Extend your understanding of the workplace environment with regular field trips to prominent companies and national exhibitions.

Solve real-life problems working with the University’s Research and Innovation Service (RIS) where you can assist local businesses and SMEs to up-skill and innovate.