MSc in Project Management is a specialist course aimed at graduates who have an interest in developing in-depth specialist knowledge and a critical understanding of the key aspects of project management. Personnel with a master’s degree in project management is sought after by many organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, making it a great way to develop versatile skills and enhance employability. This programme facilitates aspirants to be fully prepared to effectively manage projects, and learn about strategies for project planning, risk management, quality control and vital communication approaches. While the student specializes in project management, the course also provides a focus on the interdisciplinary character of the subject and how project management is integrated within organizations and the latest methodologies applied in practice. The programme is designed to develop project managers with a strong grasp of the latest methodologies and frameworks who can help organizations embrace different approaches and strategies.
General Entry Criteria
A related Bachelor’s Degree OR
A related Graduate Diploma at Level 8
ALTERNATIVE ENTRY CRITERIA
25 years old AND
completion of a related Level 5 qualification AND
7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification) AND
Completion of an MQA-approved Pre-Master’s Program OR
25 years old AND
Completion of a related Level 6 qualification AND
6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification) AND
Completion of an MQA-approved Pre-Master’s Program
Core Modules
Project Management
Managing Human Capital
Leadership and Communication in Project Management
Strategic Project Development
Award Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management
Understanding Project Organization and Systems
Commercial and Contractual Issues in Project Management
Project Finance and Risk Management
Project Quality Control and Management
Select one module from below
Project Management Professional Practice
Dissertation
Award MSc in Project Management
The broader goals of the programme are as follows:
To provide high-quality professional education in project management.
To train candidates to be able to understand, appreciate and evaluate managerial skills in real-time projects.
To prepare aspirants to meet the challenges in contemporary project management.
To facilitate the entrepreneurial and managerial journey of students through engagement with various live projects.
To equip professionals to integrate theoretical knowledge to design sustainable solutions to current issues, trends, and practices in project management fields.
To train the participants to work collaboratively with various functional departments to complete projects on time.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
To provide high-quality professional education in project management.
To train candidates to be able to understand, appreciate and evaluate managerial skills in real-time projects.
To prepare aspirants to meet the challenges in contemporary project management.
To facilitate the entrepreneurial and managerial journey of students through engagement with various live projects.
To equip professionals to integrate theoretical knowledge to design sustainable solutions to current issues, trends, and practices in project management fields.
To train the participants to work collaboratively with various functional departments to complete projects on time.