Project Management MSc

University of Bedfordshire

About the courseThis 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.This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) with areas of knowledge specified by the Project Management Institute, giving you the up-to-date skills and knowledge required to become a professional in the field.How will you be assessed?The Course's Assessment Strategy includes:Individual Written Report or Essays: The ability to perform literature informed research to review and evaluate the relevant sources and to use an appropriate methodology in order to analyze and evaluate the relevant concepts is being assessed. At the same time student academic integrity is developed.Case Study Examination: Students will apply their knowledge in the context of specific cases.Oral Presentation: A number of transferable skills will be developedReflective Report: Own work and that of peers will be evaluatedDissertation / Professional Practice / Business Live Project: Regardless of which masters capstone experience you opt for you will have to produce an individual independent piece of work. The three options are equivalent in weighting however offer three distinct approaches to explore a research problem. The distinction between the three approaches is underpinned by the design of research methodology. You will be asked to identify the research question or problem under investigation review the relevant literature and develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem proceed with the analysis discuss your findings and make recommendations.CareersBy 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.