Master of Science

MSc Project Management

Want to build real world skills to excel at Project Management?

This one year MSc Project Management (or 18 months with work placement) is designed specifically with your employability in mind. You will develop a broad comprehension of the most important concepts in project management with a strategic global perspective through a range of modules including Systems Design & Management of Projects, Project Finance & Procurement and Managing People & Organisations. With a state-of-the-art blend of frameworks, tools and techniques we deploy real world examples and a practice-oriented learning approach to enhance the ability of participants to perform in the workplace whether that be a position in an organisation or starting your own business as a freelance project manager.

Our MSc Project Management course reflects current research trends and best practices in the industry. We offer you the opportunity to explore substantial technical elements and advances about operations, logistics and supply chain optimisation, through specifically designed modules.

Optional Placement Year

All our Master’s courses offer an optional Placement Year, giving you the chance to practise your knowledge and skills, and enhance your employability. Find out more.

Why study with us?

Practical courses delivered by experienced teachers and specialists with industry expertise to boost your employability
Focused learning - smaller class sizes mean friendly, personalised teaching, greater interaction and that your views will be heard
94% of postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2018/19 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data © HESA 2021 (www.hesa.ac.uk)
Our Employment Promise offers your course fees back if you do not secure a job within 9 months of successfully completing your course
Check out how we can support your fees through scholarships and bursaries

International Students: we are no longer accepting applications from people who need a Student Route visa for full-time courses that start before July 2023.

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Key Facts

Entry requirements

2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s)

Full requirements

Locations

Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester, Nottingham and Online

Next start date

September 2022

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Study at the University of Law Business School.

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Our Employment Promise

Secure a job within 9 months of successfully completing your course or your fees back.

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94% Employed in 15 months

94% of postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2018/19 Graduate Outcomes data).

Five Star University

We have an overall 5 Star rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.

Course Details

MSc Project Management

Our MSc Project Management is a specialist course aimed at graduates who have an interest in developing an in-depth specialist knowledge and a critical understanding of the key aspects of project management. A Master’s degree in project management is sought after by many organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, making it a great way to develop versatile skills and increase your employability. So that you are fully prepared to effectively manage projects, we’ve ensured that this course helps you to learn about strategies for planning, risk management, quality control and vital communication approaches.

This course is designed to help you develop a broad understanding of the most important models in project management, applying theoretical concepts and project management models to real life case studies.

Our MSc Project Management degree is suitable for graduates in business, computing and engineering, especially if you are interested in organising, running or participating in projects. It provides a postgraduate award with a strong focus on employability and is ideal if you are looking to pursue, advance or switch to a career in project management within any industry.

Placement Year
Choose to study the optional Placement Year for the opportunity to gain significant practical skills and elevate your career. Employers are looking for graduates with a business-ready mind set; this entails an understanding of business ethics and values, self-awareness, mental flexibility and openness, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Visit our Postgraduate Placement Year page for more details.

Should you be unable to complete the full programme, you may still be awarded a Diploma or Certificate depending on terms completed.

Course Tutor - Uly Ma
Uly has more than 30 years’ experience in process improvements and sustainability with both private and public sectors. He has significant experience in Lean operations, Six Sigma Quality, Total Productive Maintenance and Everyday Sustainability. When you corner him, he will tell you that he helps companies save money, but that’s not all, his programmes also help companies to improve the way they work, to “do” sustainability and then also to look good. His sustainability programme was deployed at the London 2012 construction at both the Olympic Park and the Athletes Village (where it won a few awards). He has also written 2 books on sustainability - Do More with Less (2018) and No Waste (2010).

Uly also did an MBA programme at Henley Management College then thus allowing him to speak scientific; engineering and managerial nonsense and jargon with equal fluency. Since 1997 has Uly run his own international consultancy which offers solutions in operational effectiveness through productivity and sustainability.

Professional Development and Coaching

All Master’s programmes are integrated with a Professional Development Module, specifically designed to help boost your professional leadership skills and expertise. We will work with you on a Personal Development Plan (PDP) tailored to your career goals, in addition to employment workshops and events.

You will receive individual coaching from a professional coach to help improve your skills within leadership, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, innovation, cultural communication, and growth mindset. We are the only business school in the UK to offer professional development coaching for all our postgraduate students and this is a testament to our dedication to helping you achieve your ambitions.

Meet Your Faculty

Dr Uly Ma is a Lean, Sustainability and Governance expert with over 25 years’ professional experience. Besides lecturing in Project Management for ULaw Business School, Uly is author to books Do More with Less and No Waste.

Meet The Business School Faculty

Course Structure

Up to June 2022

Programme Management (30 credits)
Product Management (30 credits)
Project Planning Execution (30 credits)
Procurement and Supply Chain Management (30 credits)
Research Methods and Research Based Output (60 credits)

From October 2022

Global Business Strategy (15cr)
Innovation Management in a Digital Age (15cr)
Success Through Business Ethics (15cr)
Process Improvement & Lean Management (15cr)
Project Planning & Implementation (15cr)
Project & Organisational Strategy (15cr)
Leading & Developing People (15cr)
Managing Programmes (15cr)
Managing Products (15cr)
Business Project (45cr)
Professional Development (non-credit bearing)

Course Start Dates

MSc Project Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: London Moorgate and Manchester
MSc Project Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: London Moorgate and Manchester

MSc Project Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester
MSc Project Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), London Moorgate and Manchester
- Part-time: Birmingham, London Moorgate and Manchester

MSc Project Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
MSc Project Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

MSc Project Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
MSc Project Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

MSc Project Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
MSc Project Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

MSc Project Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
MSc Project Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

MSc Project Management
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
MSc Project Management with Placement Year
- Full-time: Birmingham, GISMA Business School (Berlin), Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham
- Part-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Moorgate, Manchester and Nottingham

Online

Study MSc Project Management Online starting September 2022, January 2023, May 2023, September 2023, January 2024, May 2024 or September 2024

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Want to study in Berlin?

Get more information about this course and the GISMA campus in Berlin via their website.

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Study Online

You can also study this course 100% online.

The online version of this course covers the same content as the on campus version, while still offering you the same high level of professional tutor support. The only difference is that you can study when, where and how you want, over a variety of different course lengths.

If you’re looking for true flexibility in your studies, why not consider our online study option?

MSc Project Management Online ➔