Program Overview

Introduction to the Project Management MSc

The Project Management MSc is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with the theoretical fundamentals and critical skills required for a career in project management. The program is accredited by the Association of Project Managers (APM) and has been awarded Academic Accreditation.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Contemporary Project Management principles
• Risk and Uncertainty in Project Planning
• Portfolio, Programme, and Project Execution
• Leading and Managing Project Teams
• Strategic Procurement Management
• Supply Chain Operations Management
• Finance and Data Analysis for Managers
• Research Methods

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Association of Project Managers (APM), the only chartered membership organization for the project profession in the world. The University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is also one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard triple-accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

Course Structure

The program is delivered over 12 months and consists of four compulsory modules and two optional modules. Students are required to complete a project carried out over the summer on completion of semester two.

Compulsory Modules

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES (EBUS704)
• PROJECT RISK MODELLING (EBUS705)
• LEADING AND MANAGING PROJECTS (EBUS711)
• SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT NETWORKS (EBUS712)

Optional Modules

• MANAGING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (EBUS702)
• STRATEGIC OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (EBUS703)
• AI ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE (EBUS708)
• ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS WITH SAP (EBUS710)

Final Project

Students have a choice of either a three-month MSc project (industrial partner or research-based) or Business Simulation Analysis, both with the same 60 credit value.

Teaching and Assessment

Modules are taught using the latest active learning techniques, including business simulations, real-world case studies, interactive participation software, lecture capture, and flipped classroom. Assessment tasks are varied and include coursework, essays, group work, presentations, case studies, negotiation exercises, reports, and examinations.

Careers and Employability

The program offers opportunities to explore the latest cross-sector developments in project management, equipping graduates with the tools and insights needed for leadership roles in the field. Within twelve months of graduation, 87% of MSc Project Management alumni are employed, holding roles such as Project Design Coordinator, IT Project Manager, Graduate Project Manager, and Project Officer.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the program are:

• UK fees: Ł15,000 (full-time), Ł7,500 (part-time)
• International fees: Ł32,000 (full-time), Ł16,000 (part-time)

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, including the Graduate Loyalty Scholarship, The Salters' Fellowship, Bracken Scholarship, John Lennon Memorial Scholarship, and Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary.

Entry Requirements

The program requires a 2:2 honors degree from a UK university or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. International qualifications and English language requirements also apply.

English Language Requirements

International applicants must demonstrate competence in the use of English language, with accepted tests including IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, Pearson PTE Academic, and LanguageCert Academic.

Pre-Sessional English

International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete a Pre-Sessional English course to achieve the required level.