Overview
Designed to meet the increasing demand for effective project management across all industries, this course focuses on the key principles behind project management methodology.
Project management is crucial in all business fields, from the financial sector and information technology, to healthcare and public services. This course helps equip you with the skills and expertise required to undertake complex business planning in the modern global business environment.
This course is an ideal choice if you’re interested in progressing into a new career or if you’re already a professional who is hoping to gain formal accreditation of existing knowledge and skills.
Real-world challenges and tasks such as product development, change management, software development and event management all benefit from a structured management approach, and this course can teach you how to master this skill. You’ll balance theoretical analysis with practical experience to develop a critical and questioning approach to the conceptual underpinnings of project management. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake an in-depth dissertation, allowing you to focus your studies on an area that’s of interest to you or relates to your current line of work.
Key features
- Learn about the key principles behind different project management methodologies. You will analyse real case-based project situations to develop valuable transferable attributes.
- This course provides the opportunity to develop key skills crucial for career progression.
- Develop your understanding in key areas of project management including, risk management, research methods, organisational change and business and creation innovation.
Entry criteria
Entry criteria
Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in any subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification.
Work experience is desirable but not essential.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.
Structure and assessment
Course modules
You will engage with the current theory and practice of project management and develop an advanced level of skills relevant to the international work environment. You will develop skills relating to teamwork and gain an awareness of the complexities involved in managing projects on time and to budget.
The programme is particularly relevant to those who wish to further their career in both the business and public sectors including undertaking work in multi-national companies and international organisations.
Core modules may include:
First semester, the study of four core modules (60 credits) as detailed below.
Project Management – considers the scope and definition of a project, its significance as an instrument of change and the roles and responsibilities of people within it. Organisational issues are explored and the application of a range of project management tools is critically evaluated for the execution, management and control of project management throughout all its phases.
Accounting for Managers – provides an overview of accounting and finance issues. You will look at company accounts from both the shareholder and the company perspectives
Research Methods – explores research in management and business as a strategic activity that occurs within the context of limited resources and within a framework of ethical, legal and social constraints. Attention is focused on data collection techniques appropriate for research in management and business, along with techniques for the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
Risk Management – it is now recognised that the business agenda has moved away from risk avoidance towards the recognition that risk, if correctly managed, can lead to competitive business advantage. You will learn how to identify and manage risks within an organisation in a variety of contexts.
Second semester:
Project Management Case Study Analysis offers students an opportunity to analyse the planning phase of a real case-based project situation (15 credits).
Project Management Skills is a reflective module about being a project manager (15 credits).
Plus two elective modules (30 credits) from the following list:
- Global Supply Chain Management (currently under review)
- Business Creation and Innovation
- Managing Organisational Change
Third semester:
During the final semester you will complete a:
Project Management focussed Dissertation
Modules will be taken at different times if you start in Semester 2.
Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.
Opportunities and careers
DMU Global
This is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons – helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.
Through DMU Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.
While overseas DMU Global opportunities are not currently possible, DMU will continue to review government advice and if travel is permitted, we hope to offer a small number of extra-curricular opportunities in the summer of 2021.
Graduate careers
Career opportunities within project management are varied.
This fast-growing management discipline provides opportunities in the private and public sectors including industries such as cultural events, construction, finance, pharmaceuticals, transport and large scale government projects.
Internships, Careers and Placement
DMU Dubai careers department aims to assist the University students and
graduates to make informed career choices by providing a professional, high quality
careers guidance and information service for students and recent academic
schools to support students by developing the skills they need to maximize their
employability. This includes a number of sector specific careers fairs and insight
events, organized at DMU Dubai Campus throughout the academic year. The aim of
these events is to make students aware of the work experience, internship and
permanent positions available. We also encourage earlier years to attend such
events as a useful way to develop their understanding of industry.
