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MSc - Master of Science
Keele University
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Position yourself as a sought-after professional with the project management knowledge and aptitude to effectively drive diverse and complex projects. Gain insights into the latest theories and concepts on our Project Management MSc, while acquiring versatile skills to succeed across different industries. Elevate your professional development through business collaboration and a comprehensive study of themes including agile frameworks, resource planning and project management approaches. To stay ahead in today’s fast-paced and competitive global business environment, skilled project managers are invaluable assets to organisations. Enhance your skillset with our Project Management MSc, focusing on subjects such as strategic planning, risk management and leadership, so you can play a crucial role in helping organisations maintain their competitive advantage. Contemporary project management principles, methods and tools are explored, helping you develop an understanding of how to apply these in various business environments and manage the leadership challenges you may face. You’ll examine AGILE thinking and PRINCE2 and examine project risk, failure and success along with the different techniques to mitigate risk. The challenges of creative systems thinking and its application to project management are investigated and you'll gain insights into the leadership aspects of managing projects and teams, covering key theories such as team development and conflict resolution. Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills. Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal. Sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices are embedded throughout and by completing Keele Business School’s Sustainability Passport you’ll demonstrate your ability to incorporate sustainability practices in a professional context. Located in an innovation park that fosters collaboration between academia and industry, Keele’s campus offers a supportive learning environment designed to prepare you to excel in the dynamic world of global business. Duration of study: 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years with Placement.
During June to September, you will spend eight to 12 weeks undertaking a marketing research project on behalf of an organisation (chosen by Keele Business School). You will put into practice what you have learned, developing and applying your skills to solve a business problem, issue or focus on a specific project. As part of the eventual assessment, you will present your findings to the host organisation, exactly as you would do within the workplace. As an example, one student worked with a pet food company to explore new and innovative marketing techniques to promote their brand, while another undertook research and developed a marketing plan and social media campaign for fire training facilities. We also had one student help an online retail company develop and relaunch its brand, with another developing PR and marketing activities for a local arts centre.
An excellent opportunity if you have an idea for a new business venture, this module will provide you with the time, space and expertise to develop it. For between eight weeks to 12 months, you will be given the option of a base within the Universitys incubator and have access to workshops and guidance from a network of entrepreneurs and business advisers. During this time, you will complete a portfolio of evidence on your idea and present this to an external stakeholder. Places are limited, and you will be required to undertake an interview prior to acceptance on this module. Please note: The Entrepreneurship pathway is available to UK Students only.
In an increasingly competitive job market, employers are looking to recruit employees who have high-level knowledge, skills and workplace experience. With support from the Faculty Placement Officer, you will gain first-hand professional experience on a suitable, paid work placement for between eight weeks to 12 months. During your placement, you will be required to complete an extended project on behalf of the organisation. As part of the eventual assessment, you will present your findings to the host organisation, exactly as you would do within the workplace. Your placement can be based anywhere in the UK giving you the opportunity to work with local, national and international organisations.
The research dissertation is a formal written academic project of between 10,000 and 15,000 words, making it ideal preparation for future academic research at MPhil or PhD level or for the report-writing and scrutiny expected of senior management professionals. Taking inspiration from your own interests, and with support throughout from a supervisor with relevant expertise, you will choose a topic to research in the field of marketing. To give you an idea, it could be anything from country perceptions of outdoor guerrilla marketing to a comparison between charity and corporate marketing strategies.
