Course overview

In recent years, businesses of all sizes, across all major industry sectors have become project based. This is a stimulating, practical and intensive course which will equip you with practical project management tools and skills, plus an understanding of the academic theories underpinning them to set you up on your future career path.

• Apply project management principles across a range of disciplines and business sectors from events and construction to the digital sector, from the sciences to working in government.
• Learn leadership and management skills and apply key techniques, while analysing key concepts and considering different perspectives on managing projects in a supportive environment.
• Study the 18-month Extended Professional Practice route, to gain more practical insights and in-depth experience.

Careers and opportunities

On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Critically analyse and evaluate the role of project management and entrepreneurial practice in organisations at a strategic level and in a changing global context.
• Synthesise and apply the contemporary philosophies, methodologies, concepts and principles of planning, budgeting, and managing resources in a wide variety of projects in a global context.
• Critically assess a range of issues and challenges in the implementation and management of international projects including people and processes and develop reasoned recommendations and solutions.
• Work effectively with multiple teams or lead teams to formulate appropriate project strategies and solutions within a changing context, effectively implement them and evaluate performance.