| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-23 | - |
| 2025-01-27 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Aberdeen's online MSc in Project Management equips students with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects in any industry. This APM-accredited program combines theoretical and practical aspects, preparing graduates for success as project managers. With flexible learning options and a focus on real-world case studies, students gain the expertise to excel in a competitive global job market.
Program Outline
MSc in Project Management
The University of Aberdeen offers a fully-accredited, APM (Associate Project Management)- accredited MSc in Project Management that equips students with the ability and confidence to handle complicated projects well, regardless the industry.
Degree Overview
This online MSc in Project Management is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage projects effectively in any industry. The program incorporates a focus in both theoretical and practical aspects of project management, offering an ideal foundation for professional development in the field.
Objectives:
- Prepare students with the core project planning and monitoring expertise required for their success as project managers.
- Develop the key competencies and skills needed in project managers, which include risk identification and management, financial oversight, stakeholder interactions.
- Contribute meaningfully and effectively to the organization’s project goals.
Program Description
- This online Master's degree program in Project Management is entirely asynchronous.
- It is accessible globally without requiring a student visa.
- Provides an APM (Associate Project Management) -acreddited qualification, which is recognized globally.
- Offers a curriculum covering all vital project management subjects like:
- Planning projects
- Controlling budgets
- Quality and managing project risks
- Commercial contracts
Outline
The MSc program necessitates completion in total, of 180 credits: 172.5 credits from taught course work and 75 credits from your individual project. The program structure includes the following elements:
- Nine (9) x 12. 5 credit courses, all online asynchronous courses.
- Group Project in Project Management (12. 1 credit)
- Individual Project in Project Management (35 credit) The program curriculum is typically completed over a 2 year period at a part -time pace. The courses involved are as follows:
Project Management Fundamentals (12.5 Credit)
Course Description:
Equip yourself with the project management concepts, processes and fundamentals. Learn the methods and tools for effective planning, executing, and monitoring projects in various contexts. Managing Project Teams ( 12 .
5 Credits)
Course Description:
This course aims at developing the core competencies and skills needed by Project Managers:
- Leading project teams;
- Understanding team dynamics,
- Facilitating effective team communication
Deliver Successful projects(12 .5 Credits )
Course Description:
Master the core principles for consistently delivering project success. Acquire the ability to identify project risks, proactively mitigate them, and maintain project timelines, budgets, and objectives.
Organizations & People (1 2 .5 Credits )
The course discusses how project managers handle human aspects of project management
Budged and financial Control(12.
5 Credits )
Project Planning & Control(12.
5 Credits )
- This course develops the core project planning and control tools.
Portfolio Project Management ( 12 , 5 Credits )
Individual project in Project Management 7 5 credits )
9 Commercial and contractual Issues (12 .5 Credits )
Course description: Learn the legal principles, legal aspects and contractual agreements in project management
Assessment
The assessments in this program adopt the following formats :
- Formatitive Assessment: Involves regular assignments and practical assessments to reinforce learning, and inform students of their progression.
- Summaritive assessment: Covers all taught courses, including written assignments, online exams, and the group project, which require integrating knowledge and skills acquired during the program.
- Individual projects which must be linked to their career aspirations and/ or professional experiences and allow for showcasing the acquired skills and knowledge in project manangement.
- #TeachingThe program's teaching approach incorporates the following:
- Flexible, Blended Learning: Combina tion online delivery with one optional short residential program. This approach caters to a geographically diverse student body, offering flexibility and global reach while affords networking opportunities.
- Internationa l Faculty and Real -World Case Studies: Experienced faculty members with industry expertise deliver the program, bringing current real-world experiences and case studies to enhance the learning experience #CareersThis MSc program equips graduates with the expertise to excel in Project Manager roles across diverse industries. Graduates could pursue careers such:
- Business Managers
- Project Manager
- Financial Managers
- Managing Director
- Project Manager
- Quality Manager The program produces graduates possessing a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and APM accreditation, making them highly competitive in today's global job market. #Other
- Finances
- Wellbeing issues and stress
- Academic learning
- Disability Support
Funding and cost of program
- Available discounts
- Additional costs
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