MSc Project Management

Program Overview

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Project Management

MSc

Summary

Study level: Postgraduate Award: Master's Full time: 1 year Part time: 1 year+ Location: Berlin or Online

What makes Arden University special?

Education for everyone, everywhere

Whether you're constrained by location, cost, time, or other life commitments, we're passionate about giving you access to higher education that fits into your busy, modern life.

You decide how and where to study

We offer a wide range of flexible undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in both our online and blended study modes.

Full support both online and on-site

We're also proud to offer non-standard entry, meaning your work experience and previous qualifications are taken into account when assessing your application.

Strong focus on employability

You will gain in-depth subject knowledge and transferable skills that employers from a huge range of industries will value. Many of our courses at Arden are also accredited by leading professional bodies in the UK.

Course Overview

Designed for anyone who wants to fast-track their career in the sector, our MSc Project Management course is enables you to take on greater challenges in project management and increase your competitive edge in the eyes of employers.

On the course, you’ll develop strategic project management skills that are highly sought after in sectors across all areas of international business – from project analytics and data handling to managing teams and understanding Big Data. The syllabus has been designed to reflect upon and consider contemporary project management practice and the challenges facing the global business environment right now, as well as providing the strategic leadership and management skills that every business needs. To support your career development, this course is accredited by the Chartered Association of Project Management (APM), and is the only project management master’s degree in the UK offering a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership*.

With this in mind, our master’s in project management will bring you up-to- speed with the latest project management practices, trends, and developments. As an example, the recent coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated the importance of project management in finding solutions to unprecedented challenges. In fact, project management skills are vital in fields including engineering, technology, education, healthcare, events management, as well as tourism and many more creative and service fields. Because of this, your degree qualification will have wide reaching employer-appeal and is your ticket to a highly rewarding career.

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Accreditation and Memberships

• APM Accredited
  • This course is accredited by the Chartered Association of Project Management (APM).
• BGA Membership
  • Arden University is a member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), meaning students will receive complementary BGA membership.
• AACSB Membership
  • Arden University is a member of the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• CMI Accredited
  • This course awards a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice and grants graduates Chartered Manager Status.

Course details and modules

Our project management degree will provide you with the knowledge and confidence required to execute large scale global projects. You’ll become a forward-thinking project manager who understands the importance of data metrics in project analysis and future planning. Each of our postgraduate level modules are informed by professional and academic expertise, helping you to become better equipped to lead and manage high-level projects.

Core modules (20 credits each)

• Management of traditional projects
• Project analytics
• Agile methodologies in the digital business environment
• Project management tools and techniques
• Developing people, leadership, and capabilities

Elective, choose one (20 credits)

• Managing cloud-based business solutions
• Managing customer and user experience
• Analysing big data
• Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Final project (60 credits)

• Business Transformation Project

*The order and availability of the optional modules within each level may vary depending on intake and subject to demand.

How do we assess you?

The assessment strategy centres on a strong alignment with real world project management issues and embraces a range of group and individual based assessment types including:

• Reflective analysis
• Portfolio development
• Work products
• Narrated presentations
• Case study reports
• Risk assessments
• Proposals for agile implementation
• Digital business transformation project (as above)

Students are expected to apply knowledge and theory explored in the modules and produce assessments that simultaneously focus on real business situations and demonstrate the high levels of critical and diagnostic thinking required to meet the standards of a Level 7 business qualification.

Study options

This course is available to study full time through our blended learning study mode at our campus in Berlin, Germany andLondon Tower Hill.

The course is also available to students via online learning. This gives you the convenience of being able to study from anywhere in the UK or worldwide, providing you with the same high standards of teaching but with lower tuition fees.

This course is being offered via full-time for International students at our Tower Hill campus. Find out more here.

Full-time blended learning

How does it work?

When you choose our blended learning study mode, you’ll have eight hours of timetabled classes spread over two days at the Arden campus of your choice. This is combined with around 25 hours of independent study, which takes place through ilearn, our university campus in the cloud.

Blended learning is the best option for students who prefer the structure of regular face to face classes with their tutor and fellow classmates, and is particularly suited to students who live within commuting or driving distance of one of our UK campuses.

If you're a student from England who is enrolling on a blended learning course with Arden (based in one of our UK campuses) then you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan to help pay for your living expenses. You can find more information on our fees and funding page. If you're a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland you can find information about obtaining a student loan to cover your costs from your student finance body.

This course is also available to study full-time at our campus in Berlin, Germany.

Part-time online learning

How does it work?

Studying your degree online with Arden means you can earn your anywhere in the world without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location. Our online students study their degree through iLearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud.

Online learning students resident in the UK can apply for a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend their course in person because of a disability. Please find more information on our fees and funding page. If you're a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland you can find information on Living Cost Loans from your student finance body.

Entry requirements

At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn't a clear pathway to this degree - we are more than happy to discuss your application.

What you need to study with us

Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can study in a flexible and convenient way. That's why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or desktop PC (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good internet connection. Through ilearn, our online university campus in the cloud, you'll be able to access your course calendar, support services, learning materials, and our online library containing thousands of ebooks, as well as tools for creating assignments, keeping notes, and collaborating with other students on your course.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this MSc project management course at Arden University, you must normally have:

• A UK Honours Degree at a minimum of second class (2:2) or equivalent. Some of our students decide to join us straight after they complete their undergraduate studies.
• Or, for those joining us after time in the workplace, we recommend that they have five years of experience as a manager of people or projects.

English Proficiency

• IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent
• Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English; a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted
• International students studying in the UK require IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element) or equivalent. Find out more here.

Course fees and funding

Funding and Scholarships

If you’re an international online learning student, we have a number of Regional Offers that can help you save money on your tuition fees.

Refer a Friend

When you help a friend or family member to study with Arden through our Refer a Friend programme, both you and the person you refer will receive a £500 Amazon e-voucher or £500 tuition fee credit.

Course fee breakdown

In Berlin campus (Germany) | Fee ---|--- Fee per level: | €15,000 Studying Online | Fee ---|--- Total fee:| £10,550 Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on (i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.

Meet the faculty

Hassaan Khan brings 15 years of experience as a senior academic in higher education. Hassaan studied accounting and finance at the University of Kent, followed by an MSc and PhD in Finance from Durham University. Prior to joining Arden, he was associate dean at the Global Banking School, looking after the finance and business management degrees. Hassaan was director of programmes at BPP University where he was responsible for degrees in finance and applied management as well as professional courses and degree apprenticeships in accountancy.

Dr. Hassaan Khan

Head of School - School of Management and Executive Education

Career prospects

Project management expertise is required in nearly every business and in every sector, so your future career opportunities are almost limitless. This master’s degree will give you the skills you need to demonstrate senior-level project management expertise, greatly enhancing your employability in the eyes of global organisations. Wherever you want to take your career next, you’ll have the knowledge to achieve your ambitions to the fullest.

What will a master’s in project management do for my career?

Our master’s in project management has been designed with industry in mind and is updated regularly to ensure the experience and skills that you gain can be applied to the workplace when you graduate. You’ll get the skills required to be an efficient, digitally savvy, and agile project manager. Because we focus on the practical application of what you learn, you’ll find that this knowledge and expertise is valuable to a range of different roles. Whilst studying, you’ll:

• Gain critical and detailed analysis of the theory and practice relating to the role of project management within organisations.
• Practice management theory related to project management within a global context.
• Tackle data metrics and analysis from real life business scenarios and use data analytics to drive project management decisions and processes.
• Complete a detailed piece of research relating to a project management issue.
• Explore sustainability and business ethics.
• Apply knowledge of project management theory and models to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to improve business and management practice
• Utilise a stimulating online academic environment, which is based upon the values of academic openness and critical appraisal.
• Develop a variety of transferable skills suited to an extensive range of project management roles

What can I do after Arden University?

This course will help you develop the right skills and knowledge to accelerate your career to a senior leadership role. Whether you want to join an already established business, start your own company or become a consultant, this degree can give you everything you need to explore any avenue. Some roles you might want to consider are:

• Operations Project Manager
• Project Director
• Project Executive
• Technical Project Manager
• Technical Project Lead
• Business Project Lead
• Programme Manager

Industry skills

The Chartered Association for Project Management (APM)

This degree is accredited by the Association of Project Management (APM), which tells employers that your knowledge meets latest standards of the project management industry, helping to enhance your future career options.

The Chartered Association for Project Management (APM) is a body committed to developing and promoting project management excellence. The organisation is the only chartered body for the profession, and has more than 30,000 members and over 500 organisations participating in its partnership programmes.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

This course awards a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice and offers CMI Foundation Chartered Manager Status *

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) promotes excellence in UK management and leadership. As the CMI possesses a Royal Charter, they are the only organisation in the UK that can award Chartered Manager status to their members – the gold standard in management. With 140,000 members, the institute aims to boost career development across the management sector and connect like-minded professionals.

As an Arden student, you’ll have free CMI Membership throughout your studies, giving you access to a range of additional resources including a mentoring service and invitations to networking events both online and offline.

Upon completion of this CMI-accredited course, you will be awarded CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice and gain CMI Foundation Chartered Manager Status. This recognises you have the skills needed to be an effective manager, helping you stand out from the competition and start your management career journey - with a CMI qualification and a clear pathway to full Chartered Manager status.

*Upon completion of your course, the CMI award and level of chartered status awarded will depend on your level and length of study, whether you entered your course with Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) or if any compensation is applied on your modules throughout the duration of study. If this criteria applies to you, you may receive one of the 2 different levels; an Award or Certificate.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers in project management, Arden University's MSc Project Management program equips students with strategic project management skills highly sought after across various industries. The curriculum emphasizes project analytics, data handling, team management, and understanding Big Data. The program aligns with contemporary project management practices and addresses global business challenges, providing students with strategic leadership and management skills essential for businesses. This master's degree in project management is accredited by the Chartered Association of Project Management (APM), and is the only project management master's degree in the UK offering a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

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Outline:

The MSc Project Management program consists of core modules, an elective, and a final project, providing a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices. The core modules include:

• Management of traditional projects
• Project analytics
• Agile methodologies in the digital business environment
• Project management tools and techniques
• Developing people, leadership, and capabilities.
Students can choose one elective from the following:
• Managing cloud-based business solutions
• Managing customer and user experience
• Analyzing big data
• Introduction to Supply Chain Management
The final project, titled "Business Transformation Project," requires students to apply their knowledge and skills to develop a digital transformation project plan.

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Assessment:

Assessments in the MSc Project Management program are designed to simulate real-world project management scenarios and encompass a range of individual and group-based tasks. These include:

• Reflective analysis
• Portfolio development
• Work products
• Narrated presentations
• Case study reports
• Risk assessments
• Proposals for agile implementation
• Digital business transformation project (as above)
Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in applying theory and knowledge to practical business situations, meeting the high standards required for a Level 7 business qualification.

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Teaching:

The MSc Project Management program is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online and on-campus elements. Online modules are accessed through iLearn, Arden University's online learning platform. On-campus classes are held at the Arden study center of the student's choice, with eight hours of timetabled classes spread over two days. This blended learning model allows students to balance their studies with other commitments.

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Careers:

Graduates of the MSc Project Management program are well-positioned for a range of career opportunities in project management. The program prepares students for roles such as:

• Operations Project Manager
• Project Director
• Project Executive
• Technical Project Manager
• Technical Project Lead
• Business Project Lead
• Programme Manager