Project Management MSc

Course overview

Project management processes are about implementing methodologies, knowledge, skills and techniques to successfully accomplish projects in an efficient and effective manner. This course develops these competencies required by project managers in the modern engineering, manufacturing, construction, telecom, process, oil and gas industries.

Whether you are managing a complex project, bringing a new product to market or managing an organizational change, this course provides you with the skills and knowledge to plan, implement, control and deliver your projects at strategic and operational levels. You will gain significant analytical, interpersonal and practical competencies through tailored modules that cover advance planning and visualization, risk management, procurement and contract strategy, health and safety, managing operations and finance, and management of change. You will also undertake a major research project that allows you to specialize in a field of interest to you. Teesside University has a strong research record in project management. The course is suitable for new and recent university graduates seeking careers in project management, and to practitioners with relevant industrial experience intending to undertake project management roles and responsibilities in their organizations.

You have access to our IT Laboratory installed with SYNCHRO software and @RISK® risk analysis tool. SYNCHRO is the 4D BIM construction scheduling and project management software. You will learn to use the software, integrate the schedule and 3D model, assess and review the integrated model.@RISK® is a risk analysis tool widely used in Fortune 100 companies and Engineering organisations. The software uses Monte Carlo simulations to see all possible outcomes in uncertain situations using quantitative analyses. You will also learn how to use the software, develop models, simulations, sensitivity analysis and interpretation of risk model outputs.

How you learn

The course is delivered using a series of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions. Project modelling and case studies feature strongly in how you learn. Project managers from organisations from diverse engineering sectors (for example, manufacturing, process, oil and gas, construction, telecoms, IT, finance) are invited as industry speakers on the course.

How you are assessed

Assessment varies from module to module. The assessment methodology could include in-course assignments, presentations and/or formal examinations.

Career opportunities

As a project manager, your skills will be in demand by companies and organizations worldwide. The most common industries include engineering, process and oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, digital, IT and telecoms.

Normally a first degree (2.2 minimum), relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. Acceptable first degree subjects include science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, management, computing and IT.