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Full time | Treforest Campus | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Project Management (Business / Industry)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MSc Project Management was the first of its kind in Wales to be officially approved by the Association for Project Management (APM).

Our Project Management course develops a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, programme and portfolio management. It facilitates the essential skills and competences necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects.

It focuses on developing skills for careers in project management, including both theory and applied aspects, and is mapped against key professional body competencies.

We intend to deliver our courses in a blended format; with a proportion of the teaching and learning being delivered digitally, and where it is safe to do so, some teaching and learning being delivered in person and using social distancing and/or mitigating measures as deemed appropriate in line with government guidance.

Assessment

A mix of assessment methods are used, including individual essays and reports, group projects and reports, presentations, seminars and an individual dissertation or project.

Careers

Graduates from this MSc Project Management course may:

  • Develop a career in a project management based role or environment
  • Already work in such an environment but seek to formally recognise their work
  • Have the knowledge base, organisational and analytical skills to pursue a career as a project or programme manager, portfolio manager, working in a project management office (PMO), or as project administrator or project worker
  • Have developed applied research skills in order to pursue advanced research study and further professional qualifications

Graduates can also progress to a PhD or research degree.

Modules

Legislative and Professional Issues (20 Credits) - Core
Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core
Research Methods (20 Credits) - Core
Accounting and Financial Control (20 Credits) - Core
Managing Projects and Programmes (20 Credits) - Core
Global Strategy and Emerging Markets (20 Credits) - Core
Leadership and Management Theories (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,850

Entry requirements

An undergraduate honours degree from a recognised or accredited university with a minimum 2:2 or equivalent; Relevant project management related work experience will also be considered. If you can demonstrate extensive practitioner experience in managing and delivering projects coupled with the APMP level 7 qualification, you may be able to study the exemption route for this course. Eligible students will be required to complete the Managing Projects and Programmes and Research Methods modules, plus a dissertation or business research project in order to gain the full Masters qualification.

University information

The University of South Wales (USW) is progressive and career-oriented university, which provides high quality tuition and course content developed in collaboration with key employers and industry-leading professional partners. The university offers a huge selection of courses, over 500 in total, and a comprehensive selection of postgraduate taught and research programmes which are internationally regarded. Courses are designed with the needs of...more