Project Management

Entry requirements

Take a look at the latest entry requirement information on our website: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/guide-to-applying-to-uob/before-you-apply/entry-requirements/

Months of entry

January, March, May, July, September, November

Course content

This APM-accredited course provides you with the advanced theoretical and practical skills you need to perform successfully at a senior management level. You study the management of challenging projects – including projects for global companies over international boundaries – on a course developed with professional bodies and leading specialists, ensuring your learning reflects current and best practice. Thanks to our practice-based approach, you develop your skills via all-important, real-life experience of managing projects.

For further course information, contact Vahideh Bamshad

Facilities and specialist equipment

• State-of-the-art business suite tailored to crucial management and data practices
• Industry-standard hardware and software to prepare you for the modern workplace
• Access to PRINCE2 training courses and international learning resources from Harvard
• Business Publishing Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites designed to simulate a professional office environment

What will you study?

Our MSc in Project Management is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in planning and resource management. Through a blend of case studies and real-world project experiences, our Project Management Theory and Practice unit will empower you to critically evaluate, adapt, and apply project management principles, enabling you to tackle complex challenges and optimise project outcomes. You will refine key skills such as planning, communication, motivation, and initiative, which are crucial for meeting the demands of various business contexts.

In today's digital landscape, managing risks effectively is paramount. Our Digital Projects and Risk Management unit will train you to apply advanced risk management principles and techniques using industry-standard software. You’ll learn to address a spectrum of risks, including environmental, social and governance (ESG), financial and security risks, within the context of digital projects. The importance of supply chain and logistics management cannot be overstated in contemporary business. Our Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics Management unit will deepen your understanding of these critical areas, allowing you to explore and address key challenges in the design and management of modern supply chains. You will develop the ability to design, control, operate, and manage efficient supply chains effectively.

Strategic insight is vital for any successful business leader. In our Strategy unit, you will gain a critical and informed understanding of business environments and the opportunities they present. You will be introduced to a comprehensive set of tools and concepts for strategic analysis and business modeling, enabling you to assess the strategic positioning of organisations, formulate strategies, evaluate options, and implement strategic decisions effectively. To cap off your learning journey, the Capstone unit will provide you with the opportunity to synthesise theory and practice by researching a topic of your choice within your field of study. You will be guided through the process of research methods by working closely with a research supervisor, helping you to develop and refine your ideas into a meaningful research project.

Careers

By completing this MSc course you will have the skills needed to find career opportunities in the following industries/areas: media; sport and leisure; government; financial services; construction; hospitality; engineering; electronics; IT; telecoms; the health services.

If you wish to continue your studies you will also be well prepared for further research study at MPhil or PhD level.

By completing this MSc course you will have the skills needed to find career opportunities in the following industries/areas: media; sport and leisure; government; financial services; construction; hospitality; engineering; electronics; IT; telecoms; the health services.

If you wish to continue your studies you will also be well prepared for further research study at MPhil or PhD level.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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