MSc Project Management
The MSc Project Management was the first of its kind in Wales to be officially approved by the Association for Project Management (APM).
Our Project Management course develops a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, programme and portfolio management. It facilitates the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects.
It focuses on developing skills for careers in project management, including both theory and applied aspects, and is mapped against key professional body competencies.
If you have a relevant professional qualification and have three to five years' industry experience, you may be eligible for exemptions to fast track your studies
What You Will Study?
The knowledge, understanding and skills gained during the MSc Project Management course can be applied to a range of environments. It brings together resources, skills, technology and ideas, to realise benefits or achieve objectives, and operates within the multiple project constraints of cost, scope, time and quality requirements. Students on the MSc Project Management course will become familiar with leading thinking and emerging research in the field of project management to benefit their continued professional development.
The course structure for the MSc Project Management consists of a number of core modules in addition to a dissertation or business research project.
Core Modules
- Managing Projects and Programmes (20 credits)
- Strategic Analysis, Tools and Techniques (20 credits)
- Legislative and Professional Issues (20 credits)
- Leadership and Management Theories (20 credits)
- Accounting and Financial Control (20 credits)
- Research Methods (20 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
The dissertation or business research project will involve extensive independent research into a relevant topic within project, programme and portfolio management, allowing you to apply and reflect on your skills and knowledge in the subject area.
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
Students on the MSc Project Management degree have the option to complement their studies by undertaking the five day APM Project Management qualification at the University
Assessment
A mix of assessment methods are used, including individual essays and reports, group projects and reports, presentations, seminars and an individual dissertation or project.
Entry Requirements
An undergraduate honours degree from a recognised or accredited university with a minimum 2:2 or equivalent
Relevant project management related work experience will also be considered
MSc Project Management (Exemption route)
If you can demonstrate extensive practitioner experience in managing and delivering projects coupled with the APMP level 7 qualification, you may be able to study the exemption route for this course.
Eligible students will be required to complete the Managing Projects and Programmes and Research Methods modules, plus a dissertation or business research project in order to gain the full Masters qualification.
The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
Careers
Graduates from this MSc Project Management course may:
- Develop a career in a project management-based role or environment
- Already work in such an environment but seek to formally recognise their work
- Have the knowledge base, organisational and analytical skills to pursue a career as a project or programme manager, portfolio manager, working in a project management office (PMO), or as a project administrator or project worker
- Have developed applied research skills in order to pursue advanced research study and further professional qualifications
Graduates can also progress to a PhD or research degree.
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