Program Overview

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Master of Science

MSc Project Management Online

Our business Master’s in Project Management online course is focused on the needs of the industry and aims to produce graduates who are ‘work ready’. A business 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, such as planning and organisation skills and increase your employability. You will graduate fully prepared to effectively manage projects, learning strategies for planning, risk management, quality control, leading people and vital communication approaches.

This course is accredited by The Chartered Management Institute so upon successful completion of the course, you will have the option to apply for a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership as well as your degree.

This distance-learning course is taught by academics with extensive industry expertise. As an online student you will have access to a range of professionally produced tuition videos to support each module, featuring detailed animations to help you absorb complex concepts. You will explore case studies taken from the real business world to help strengthen your learning, while accessing downloadable reading materials, so you can revise on-the-go.

Entry Requirements

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

Duration Options

• Full-Time 1 year or Part-Time 2 years

Study Mode Options

• Full-time or Part-time

Next Start Date

• June 2025

Course Structure

Modules

• 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)
• Leadership Mindset (15cr)
• Business Simulation (15cr)
• Contemporary Issues in Business (15cr)

Course Start Dates

June 2025

• MSc Project Management
  • Full-time: Online

September 2025

• MSc Project Management
  • Full-time: Online
  • Part-time: Online
• MSc Project Management with Professional Practice
  • Full-time: Online

February 2026

• MSc Project Management
  • Full-time: Online
  • Part-time: Online
• MSc Project Management with Professional Practice
  • Full-time: Online

June 2026

• MSc Project Management
  • Full-time: Online
  • Part-time: Online
• MSc Project Management with Professional Practice
  • Full-time: Online

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)
  • Online: £11,300 (or £10,550 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)
• 2 Year Programme with Professional Practice
  • Online: £12,450 (or £11,700 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)
  • Online: £11,750 (or £11,000 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)
• 2 Year Programme with Professional Practice
  • Online: £12,950 (or £12,200 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)

Employability

We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.

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Why Study a Business Master’s Degree with Us?

• A professional Careers and Employability Service: from day one to beyond graduation, we'll help you become more employable with support from our expert employability service and careers advisers.
• Professional Development: you'll have the opportunity to benefit from our 1:1 professional coaching each semester and be encouraged to submit a personal development plan (PDP) tailored to your career goals and unique skills. Your professional development is built-in to all of our course modules to ensure you continuously increase your work-place skills as you study, and we offer a whole range of professional development support.
• Quality of teaching: you'll work on real-life case studies, taught by business specialists with industry expertise in project management.
• Help to support your tuition fees: we have business scholarships and bursaries and can guide you on postgraduate fees and funding.
• Amount of support: our range of student advisors and academic coaches, support apps and student support services help our domestic and international students.
• Flexible course format: study full-time, part-time, on-campus or 100% online with a learning model that encourages independent and deep learning, shared modules for greater networking and clear time demands.

Program Outline

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MSc Project Management Online

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Degree Overview:

This online Master's in Project Management is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field. The program focuses on current and key aspects of project management, best practices, and the development of competencies required for success in today's dynamic business environment.

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Objectives:

• Advance knowledge and understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Develop skills and competencies to become an effective and knowledgeable business professional.
• Prepare graduates for career transitions, career advancement, or starting their own business as freelance project managers.

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Outline:

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Content:

• The program covers a wide range of project management topics, including planning, risk management, quality control, leadership, communication, and strategic management.
• Students will explore real-world case studies to strengthen their learning.
• The program is accredited by The Chartered Management Institute, allowing graduates to apply for a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

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Structure:

• The program can be studied full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years).
• A Professional Practice Year (2 years) option is also available, offering greater flexibility than a traditional placement year.
• Students can choose between an academic dissertation, business plan, business or consultancy project, or a paid placement in industry for the Professional Practice Year.

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Course Schedule:

• Students will study for one year full-time or two years part-time, divided into three semesters of 13 weeks.
• Full-time students typically study 4 modules per semester, while part-time students study 2 modules per semester.
• A CPD-accredited Professional Development Module is included throughout all 3 semesters.

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Individual Modules:

• 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)

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Assessment:

• Students are assessed through a combination of individual assignments, group work, and a Dissertation/Project work.

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Teaching:

• The program is taught by academics with extensive industry expertise.
• Online students have access to professionally produced tuition videos, detailed animations, downloadable reading materials, and case studies.
• The learning model encourages independent and deep learning, shared modules for networking, and clear time demands.

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Careers:

• The program aims to produce graduates who are "work ready" and sought after by organizations in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
• Graduates will be prepared to effectively manage projects and possess versatile skills such as planning, organization, and communication.
• The program offers a professional Careers and Employability Service to support students from day one to beyond graduation.

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Other:

• The University of Law offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students finance their studies.
• The program is offered both on-campus and online.
• The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to study at their own pace and around other commitments.
• The University of Law has an overall 5 Star rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development, and Inclusiveness.
• The University of Law offers a Professional Development Module with one-to-one coaching to help students develop professional and leadership skills.
• The University of Law has a dedicated team to support international students.