What skills will I develop in the MSc in Project Management – 12 Months?

Through our comprehensive MSc in Project Management – 12 Months , you'll develop a diverse range of skills to excel in the ever-evolving project management landscape. These include:

• Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
• Professional communication skills
• Project management competencies
• Leadership and influence abilities
• Risk management and mitigation techniques
• Global supply chain management knowledge
• Data-driven decision-making skills

If "What skills will I develop in the MSc in Project Management – 12 Months?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the MSc in Project Management is the right next move.

• Plan your weekly study around the published duration for the MSc in Project Management so completion feels realistic.
• Map the MSc in Project Management outcomes to the role title or promotion you want in the next 12–24 months.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the MSc in Project Management is usually a strong fit.

Core modules and themes from the MSc in Project Management:

• Principles of Project Management — The unit’s aim is to introduce the principles of project management required for successful project delivery. In addition to this, learners will recognise the importance of a project lifecycle and how it can assist project management through gateways. The unit also looks into the application of established and innovative processes and methodologies used for project planning, execution and control. This includes the applicability and effectiveness of the use of business case, stakeholder management tools, risk management tools, time and cost control tools (EVM, CPM, Gantt Charts), change control, EVM, Gantt charts, configuration management, project closure, reflective practice and lessons learned.
• Research Methods for Project Management — The unit’s aim is to give learners the practical, technical, and methodological abilities they need to undertake independent research for their research project and management in general. The unit recognises that conducting research necessitates the development of both specific and generic research skills, such as an understanding of the research design process, different techniques for conducting research in business and management studies and an appreciation of the ethical and social implications of high-value research. As researchers and/or intendent practitioners, learners will be able to build critical awareness of key research abilities through this subject.
• Operations and Information Management for Project Managers — The aim of this unit is to build a critical awareness of project management operations and information systems. The influence of modern circumstances on interrelationships within functional sectors will be investigated. Learners will analyse the importance of inventory management using information systems and inventory scheduling in connection to organizational strategy and capacity to plan for items.
• Project and Logistics Management — The aim of this unit is to teach learners about portfolio management and the features that go with it. The need of having a Project Management Office will also be discussed, as well as the stages of developing a successful project management office. The supply chain ecosystem will also be examined, as well as IT frameworks appropriate for logistics and supply chain difficulties.
• Procurement Risk and Contract Management — This unit aims to help learners understand the fundamentals of procurement as well as the importance of detecting and managing procurement and contract management risks. Learners will also get a critical grasp of diverse procurement legislation frameworks and evaluate risk assessment frameworks in the procurement environment.
• Planning, Controlling and Leading a Project — This unit will introduce learners to the reality of project development and management. It will also introduce learners to the difficulties of project management in the global corporate environment. Its goal is to encourage critical thinking regarding project management as complex, process-based cultural systems that are always evolving thanks to the efforts of high-performing teams. Understanding effective project management is becoming increasingly important as a growing number of businesses engage in project development and management operations. The duties and responsibilities of project team members will be taught to students. The study of various levels of management abilities will focus on success factors, monitoring, and control.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• For entry onto the MSc qualification, learners must possess:
• An undergraduate / bachelor’s Degree in related subject or UK Level 6 Diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course, OR
• No formal qualification is required from mature learners (over 21 years) who have 5 Years of relevant management experience. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the MSc in Project Management and complete your details.
2. Pay the £25 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.