Whatever your degree topic you can join this course and take your first step to becoming a project management professional and joining one of the world’s fastest growing professions. There is a need for project management professionals on every continent and in virtually any field of work.
Overview
This MSc Project Management course is designed to teach people from any discipline or degree background, unlike other project management courses, whether you are from a business, arts or technical background this course is for you.
The course has been designed in line with the requirements of both the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association for Project Management (APM).
The taught modules ensure you develop a well-rounded set of project and general management skills, including Project Management Basics, Project Delivery Methods including agile, International Project Management, Managing People and Project Leadership, Understanding Organisations, Project Funding and Tendering, Project Risk Management and Quality Management. Speakers from outside the University also contribute to the course, providing real-world case studies.
Why us?
- Innovative teaching designed to ensure you finish your course with the skills needed to work in real world project management
- We have over two decades of experience teaching Project Management at MSc level here at the University of Sunderland
- Teaching is up to date and based around recent research in the various course subjects
- Masterclasses from various speakers from organisations, government and industry
- All MSc Project Management students get a free copy of the latest Microsoft Project Professional
- Project management is one of the fastest growing professions worldwide
Course structure
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, class discussions, case studies, a project management business game, group work, presentations and applied study.
Your progress will be assessed with individual written reports and research papers, practical assignments and finally your masters dissertation. The course has no assessment by examination.
Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that this Masters course requires a higher level of independent reading and research.
The course duration for September entry is 12 months. If you choose to start the course in January, the duration will be 15 months.
Facilities
You’ll be based at The David Goldman Technology Centre, on the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s. The David Goldman Technology Centre is an impressive, modern, purpose built University building with views of the River Wear, and just a short walk to both Sunderland town centre and Roker beach and the sea.
On the Sir Tom Cowie Campus, you will find all you need for your studies including:
- A range of teaching rooms and spaces that cover all your course needs
- Numerous open access computers
- Free Wi-Fi
- IT help desk
- A comprehensive library
- Various catering options
IT provision
You can access free Wi-Fi throughout the University campus, so you can work from anywhere. If you don't want to carry a laptop around, just use one of the University’s PCs or Macs. We have hundreds of computers for you to use in the Murray Library, St Peter's Library, and the David Goldman Informatics Centre. If you ever have any technical problems, just ask the friendly helpdesk team.
Level 2 Gallery
The David Goldman Technology Centre has a variety of open plan spaces, and the Level 2 Gallery is a communal space for students to relax and study.
Audio Visual Technology is available for students to use whenever, for example, using smart screens to view presentations for further study.
Library Services - Project Management
The St Peter’s Library contains over 31,000 books related to project management, business, economics, management, human resources, marketing and strategy, with many more titles available through the inter-library loan service. We also subscribe to a comprehensive range of print and electronic journals so you can access the most reliable and up-to-date academic and industry articles.
Career ready
A masters degree in project management will open up a wide range of employment opportunities for you. Project Managers can be found in most sectors of industry, governments, consulting, non-profit organisations, the arts and many other sectors. Past graduates of our MSc in Project Management can be found in all of these sectors developing successful and dynamic careers.
Project managers have skills that are relevant to most industries and it is one of the fastest growing professions worldwide.
You'll also gain transferable knowledge and skills that can be applied to other sectors of employment and management.
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