MSc Project Management Online

The MSc Project Management Online provides a postgraduate award with a strong focus on employability. It is aimed at graduates who have an interest in developing in-depth specialist knowledge and a critical understanding of the key aspects of project management, and in particular, who are looking to pursue, advance, or switch to a career in project management. A Master’s degree in project management is sought after by many organizations in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. This course is suitable for graduates in business, computing, and engineering who are particularly interested in organizing, running, or participating in projects.

You will develop a broad comprehension of the most essential concepts in project management with a strategic perspective in a global context. The Business School prides itself on the depth and practical relevance of the knowledge delivered in its programs by academics with practical experience to ensure that research is melded with relevant real-life applications. You will apply theoretical concepts and project management models to real-life case studies, in a practice-based environment. The program provides the intellectual underpinnings required for a career in a rapidly changing work environment, a rigorous approach to self-awareness and personal development, and significant exposure to the world of work and its current demands.

The course offers the development of in-depth intellectual and professional knowledge of project management that is covered by a range of modules including Systems Design & Management of Projects; Project Finance & Procurement and Managing People & Organisations. This range of subject areas will enable you to take up or further your professional qualifications as well as your academic qualifications. Furthermore, you will gain valuable experience in research within your specialist field through the completion of a dissertation, as well as presentation, communication, teamwork, and critical problem-solving skills.

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MSc Project Management Online

The Master of Science Project Management – Online can be studied full-time over 12 months or part-time over 21 months providing flexibility around your commitments.

The course is designed specifically to focus on the key aspects and knowledge required for effective project management within a variety of organizations and sectors. If you thrive on taking control and leading a project to ensure that everything is synchronized, then this course is a great way to further develop your skills and qualify you for a position in an organization or to start your own business as a freelance project manager.

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We've partnered with IBM to integrate their Enterprise Design Thinking into the course. On completion, students will become badged Enterprise Design Thinkers.

Global Rotation

You can rotate study between our UK and Berlin campuses, completing the course at your 'home' campus. Visa restrictions and study conditions apply.

Optional Work Placement

Students completing an 18-month MSc (excluding the MBA) have the opportunity to apply to complete a work placement as part of their final module.

Course Details

Our MSc Project Management – Online 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. Through our full range of innovative online study resources, you will be able to create your timetable and fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments.

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 increase your employability. So that you are fully prepared to effectively manage projects, we’ve ensured that this course helps you to learn about strategies for planning, risk management, quality control, and vital communication approaches.

This course is designed to help you develop a broad understanding of the most important models in project management, applying theoretical concepts and project management models to real-life case studies.

As an online student, you will have access to a range of professionally produced tuition videos to support each module, featuring detailed animations to help you absorb complex concepts. You can explore case studies taken from the real business world to help strengthen your learning while accessing downloadable reading materials, so you can revise on the go.

Our MSc Project Management - Online is suitable for graduates in business, computing, and engineering, especially if you are interested in organizing, running, or participating in projects. It provides a postgraduate award with a strong focus on employability and is ideal if you are looking to pursue, advance, or switch to a career in project management within any industry.

Should you be unable to complete the full program, you may still be awarded a Diploma or Certificate depending on the terms completed.

Course Tutor

Specializing in operations, supply chain, and project management, Nick Wake is a visiting professor at many leading business schools around the world. With an MBA in Business and a Ph.D. in Operations Management from Warwick Business School, Nick is still active in the area of pedagogic research and has been awarded many prizes for his work. He has a particular interest in using games as an educational tool in teaching operations theory and processes. As Director at Operations Leaders, an organization providing specialist consultancy services and bespoke development solutions, Nicholas combines his teaching with many business consulting projects with leading global companies.

Course Structure

Course modules

• Programme Management (30 credits)
• Product Management (30 credits)
• Project Planning Execution (30 credits)
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management (30 credits)
• Research Methods and Research-Based Output (60 credits)

Course Information

Assessment

You will be assessed formally through a mix of individual assignments, group work, and Dissertation/Project work.

Structure

This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

Course Requirements

• 2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualifications.
• International requirements - an English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Duration

1 year full-time, 21 months part-time

How to Apply

You can apply for this course directly with the University, or GISMA if you’d like to study in Berlin.

With such close links between law and business, it makes sense that a specialist in legal education is well equipped to develop an excellent business school.

With a firm focus on practical learning, the University of Law Business School aims to make students employable and ready to succeed in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating the right learning environment for you to achieve your business aspirations.

Rankings & accreditation

Many of The University of Law Business programmes are accredited by the prestigious Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and students will benefit from a CMI diploma in addition to their degree upon successful completion.

Students on accredited programmes will also gain free membership to the CMI for the duration of their course and for one year after completion. Benefits include access to the UK’s largest management library, access to the online resource portal, advice from hiring managers and access to the online CMI mentoring community.

Employability

Employability is at the heart of everything we do at the Business School.

Our employability team will provide you with one-to-one advice on how to successfully engage with business contacts from major UK recruiters such as IBM, Lloyds of London and Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), who you will meet through events, workshops and visits to organisations, enabling you to see first-hand how business operates in the real world.

Connections

Our track record and experience as the University of Law has enabled us to establish worldwide connections in the legal and business sectors, and it’s through these connections that we understanding how vital it is to have the chance to connect with prospective employers when you’re starting your career.

That’s why we’ve developed strong global relationships with businesses and employers to deliver excellent networking opportunities.

London location

Postgraduate programmes at The University of Law Business School are taught at our London Bloomsburycampus in the heart of the commercial hub of the capital and in one of London’s most vibrant areas.

Many of our courses are also available 100% online.

Our courses

The University of Law Business School offers a range of postgraduate programmes across the UK including:

• MSc Strategic Business Management
• MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management
• MSc International Marketing
• MSc Corporate Financial Management
• MSc Global Accounting

We also offer Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses which have been developed for professionals from any discipline who are looking to advance in their current role or enhance their career to progress into senior management and leadership roles.

We offer two programmes that allow you to specialise in International Law or Entrepreneurship.

• MBA Entrepreneurship
• MBA International Law

Many of our courses are also available 100% online.