Richmond American University London
MSc Project Management for SustainabilityLondon, United Kingdom
DURATION
18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 19,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU, international & United States | UK full time: £13,000
Key Summary
Introduction
The MSc Project Management for Sustainability is a pioneering programme designed for the new era of sustainable development in businesses, charities and NGOs (non-governmental organisations). This master’s programme seamlessly combines the principles of sustainability with the rigour of project management, preparing graduates to lead with a unique blend of environmental awareness and practical management skills.
You will also be offered the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised industry qualification, PRINCE2.7® Foundation and PRINCE2.7® Practitioner.
PRINCE2 is a process-based method for effective project management, and will give you the fundamental skills you need to become a successful project manager. It stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments, and is used and recognised all over the world.
On this MSc programme you’ll explore the principles and practice of project management and discover the influence of successful project management on any organisation, with a particular emphasis on improving organisational sustainability.
On this programme you’ll gain a thorough introduction to project management practices, giving you key insights into various areas of leadership, communication, stakeholder management, intelligent systems, risk and budget management and conflict management. As the focus of your studies, you’ll also learn about sustainability and sustainable development.
Skills in planning, quality management, risk control and communication are essential to the smooth running of projects whether they are large-scale operational changes in multinationals or the management of smaller NGOs and charities. There is a real need in industry for experienced project managers who understand organisational issues and have the skills to ensure that sustainability is at the forefront of each project.
The programme is designed for full engagement, with a structure that mirrors actual project stages, providing experiential learning from conception to completion.
The skills that you will gain through studying this project management programme are transferable to a wide variety of organisations – healthcare, events, public sector, community groups, information technology, and logistics.
This cross-disciplinary MSc extends the University’s existing Liberal Arts programme at undergraduate level to a master’s programme which blends business and management with social sciences through global sustainable development, incorporating communications and the arts with computer science.
You will be offered the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised industry qualification, PRINCE2.7® Foundation and PRINCE2.7® Practitioner.
You will also gain two degrees, one from the UK and one from the US, creating more opportunities on graduation.
This programme is offered with two options, either:
- If your first language isn’t English, you can take Advanced English for Business Studies, which is designed to enhance language abilities and improve communication skills in academic contexts
Or
- If your first language is English, you can take Business Communications Skills, exploring the role of business communication in running modern business and developing professional business communication skills
With the growing recognition of sustainability as a core organisation practice, there’s no better time to study a master’s project management degree with sustainability at its heart.
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Curriculum
The MSc covers a comprehensive curriculum including project management fundamentals, sustainability, intelligent systems, and leadership diversity. You will engage in practical exercises, seminars, and group projects that challenge and build your skills. The course structure encourages a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic factors in project management. It’s designed to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and an appreciation for sustainable practices.
You’ll study key project management themes, including budgets and commercial management, as well as people management, with highly topical subjects such as Intelligent Systems helping to apply your new knowledge in the workplace.
In addition, you will gain the knowledge and tools to help implement projects in a responsible and sustainable way, in order to influence progress within a company or organisation.
You’ll also learn the governance framework of running a project and how to handle the associated risks, with the opportunity to attain the much sought-after PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2.7® Practitioner.
You’ll be taught by a teaching team which combines academic and professional training skills, accompanied by guest speakers from a wide range of industry backgrounds to provide real life experiences.
This MSc is structured as a project, with the courses following discrete project management stages:
- Conception and Initiation
- Definition and Planning
- Launch and Execution
- Performance and Control
- Project Close
This will enable you to experience this programme as a project, embedding project management learning experientially.
Taught modules are completed in the first three semesters of the degree. In your fourth semester you will complete your research dissertation and, should you choose to do one, also your internship.
Fall Semester
- PMG 7XXX Project Management introduction
- PMG 7XXX Sustainability
- PMG 7XXX Intelligent Systems
- EAP 7200 Advanced English for Business Studies
- -- OR --
- MGT 7200 Business Communication Skills (if your first language is English)
Spring Semester
- PMG 7XXX Project Research Methods
- PMG 7XXX Leadership and Diversity
- PMG 7XXX Risk and Budgeting
Summer Semester
- PMG 7XXX Stakeholder Management
- PMG 7XXX Communication and Conflict Management
Fall Semester
- PMG 7XXX Extended Professional Project
- PMG 7XXX Dissertation
Program Outcome
- You will gain an understanding of how sustainability can be the driving force behind successful and responsible project management. This program will not only equip you with the knowledge to manage complex projects but will also instill in you a sense of responsibility towards the environment and society
- This program will give you the knowledge and tools to help implement projects and strategies for organizations in a responsible and sustainable way
- Sustainability is becoming more important for companies across the globe. This program puts sustainability at the forefront of business and management operations
- Gain full accreditation with internationally recognized, professional qualifications in PRINCE2.7® Foundation and PRINCE2.7® Practitioner
- You will be taught by highly experienced faculty who have real industry experience
- Learn by solving real-world problems that bring the subjects you are studying to life
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Students who have graduated from our masters programmes in communications and the social sciences have gone on to work and study in the following locations:
BP, Coca-Cola Servicios de Colombia, Laura Ashley Foundation, Ogilvy & Mather, Mindshare, Mischief PR, Saatchi & Saatchi, United Nations and the WPP Group.
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Student Testimonials
Why study at Richmond American University London
- You will gain an understanding of how sustainability can be the driving force behind successful and responsible project management. This programme will not only equip you with the knowledge to manage complex projects but will also instil in you a sense of responsibility towards the environment and society.
- This programme will give you the knowledge and tools to help implement projects and strategies for organisations in a responsible and sustainable way.
- Sustainability is becoming more important for companies across the globe. This programme puts sustainability at the forefront of business and management operation.
- Gain full accreditation with internationally recognised, professional qualifications in PRINCE2.7® Foundation and PRINCE2.7® Practitioner.
- You will be taught by highly experienced faculty who have real industry experience.
- Learn by solving real-world problems which bring the subjects you are studying to life.
Program delivery
This degree is delivered in person at our Chiswick Park campus. Students will have 9 to12 hours of face to face classes each week.