Program Overview

Become a first-rate project manager. You’ll develop the critical skills to help you manage projects in today’s dynamic business and economic environment.

You’re taught and supervised by leading project management experts in the University of Sussex Business School. This course draws on expertise from SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit. Within an environment that values innovation and sustainability, you’ll learn to plan and manage projects effectively and efficiently. Gain a comprehensive understanding of, and develop core competencies in: managing complex projects, managing risk and innovation, applying design thinking for project management, and applying advanced project management practices.

Joining the University of Sussex Business School, you benefit from extensive career support and business connections, including employer mentoring, networking, talks and guest lectures. The Careers and Employability Centre can help you find and prepare for internship opportunities through skills workshops, employer events, an employer database, live vacancies and CV reviews. You can also tailor your degree to your career path by choosing options in areas such as agile project management, innovation and sustainability.

Our Project Management MSc has been accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the profession. The University of Sussex Business School is accredited by EQUIS, the most comprehensive institutional accreditation system for business and management schools. Accreditation ensures a rigorous quality control, benchmarking against international standards and is acknowledged worldwide.