The MSc in Project Management, delivered in conjunction with Velopi, provides candidates with both internationally-recognised academic and professional accreditation in project management. The modules equip participants with a broad perspective of project and programme management including technical, managerial and business dynamics. The programme is supported by academic and expert-practitioners who deliver a curriculum that is relevant, current and research-informed. Using interactive seminar and workshop formats, participants engage in case studies, group and individual exercises in order to develop their decision-making and problem-solving skills. This ensures that project management is understood in its organisational context by emphasising strategic alignment and the management of resources.
Students will complete 90 credits from the modules listed below.
Note 1: Students who successfully complete year 1 may opt to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management.
Note 2: Students who successfully complete year 1 and year 2 part 1 may opt to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
On successful completion of the MSc programme, students should be able to:
1.Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective project management practice.
2.Apply practical tools, techniques and conceptual models in order to maximise the value of the project management process.
3.Critically appraise how projects contribute to an organisations ability to realize its strategic goals and business benefits.
4.Appreciate the use of management and leadership skills in the conduct of projects of various size, scope, and complexity.
5.Critically appraise current issues, trends and challenges in Project Management theory and practice.
6.Prepare a viable research proposal for further research.
7.Differentiate between academic and applied research.
8.Evaluate the scholarly literature on project management theory and practice.
9.Plan and implement a research design framework that addresses a current research problem.
Classes are scheduled on Fridays (2-6pm) and Saturdays (10am-2pm) from September to June each year. Full day (9am-6pm) workshops will also be scheduled on occasional Fridays (on average every 6-8 weeks). For the thesis module in year 2 part 2, students will also attend 24hrs of seminars and online tutorials, as well as an additional 8hrs of thesis supervision with a dedicated supervisor.
This programme is assessed through a variety of continuous assessment methods including individual and group projects, presentations, etc. Students must also complete a minor thesis of circa 15,000 words.
The teaching team on this programme comprises academic experts in the field of project management, as well as a number of highly experienced practitioners.
The MSc in Project Management programme is unique to the marketplace. It combines university-level modules on Project Management, in addition to preparing candidates for PMP® professional accreditation. Students will be exposed to cutting edge research, critical thinking and toolsets. This Masters is designed to provide candidates with a unique mix of technical and people focused project management knowledge, skills and abilities. The course provides learners with a balance of technical, managerial and interpersonal skills that maximises the impact of project managers in private, public and non-for-profit organisations.