MSc Project Management
University of Essex Online
Delivered 100% online and part-time, so you can fit studying around your existing work and family commitments
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In today’s global and highly competitive environment, our MSc Project Management will ensure you stand out from the crowd. This advanced course introduces the complexities of modern business, covering a wide range of challenging and thought-provoking topics. It also gives you the opportunity to undertake independent research and create a 40-credit business and management research report.
Developed and taught by subject experts, this 100% inter-disciplinary and integrative programme will teach you how to examine and appraise research methods and technological skills in making effective and ethical management decisions. You’ll also learn how to critically analyse in-depth complex managerial issues both systematically and innovatively. Not only that, you’ll develop the ability to evaluate the principles and theoretical underpinnings of management, strategy and other disciplines within industry sectors.
Building on your existing knowledge and experience in management, you’ll engage in activities which relate to your current or future job roles. The programme will expose you to current thinking across a range of issues relevant to project management and provide a theoretical and practical exploration of the factors required for effective project management.
The MSc Project Management is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 180 credits.
- Management: Principles and Practices (20 credits)
- Financial Decision Making (20 credits)
- Project Management Techniques (20 credits)
- Management of Projects (20 credits)
- Project Analytics (20 credits)
- Leading and Managing Project Teams (20 credits)
- Research Methods (20 credits)
- Business and Management Research Report (40 credits)
Shorter awards are available for this course; the 16-month postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) at 120 credits and the 8-month postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) at 60 credits.
Gaining a postgraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from our 2024 Career and Employability Survey showed:
- Over 80% of postgraduates saw a salary increase
- 3 in 5 postgraduate alumni said their degree helped them gain a promotion
- 2 in 5 students feel ready to make a career change
- 90% of students felt better prepared for their career after studying with us
Career path
Achieving this MSc Project Management will demonstrate your knowledge and commitment to future employers. Whether you’re looking to advance your management role, or looking for a career change, this MSc will give you the skills you need to succeed in almost any organisation.
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