MSc Project Management
Sheffield, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,725 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* £17,725 for international/EU students | £10,620 for UK students
Key Summary
Explore key project management theories and applications to develop into a dynamic international manager, ready to operate in diverse and fast-changing global settings.
- Assess and apply the key theories of project management.
- Look at the discipline in an international setting in a fast-growing profession.
- Apply practical authentic real-world knowledge by working with clients and briefs.
- Critically analyse literature, theory and global issues in project management.
- Develop academic and practical employment skills suitable for project management.
Explore topics such as cross-cultural management, sustainability and ethical decision-making. The MSc Project Management course gives you a global perspective in contemporary project management. It empowers you to think critically, navigate group working, strategise and tackle challenges with innovative problem-solving skills.
You’ll be supported by industry-experienced academic staff. Our teaching strategies are grounded in contemporary academic research, with a strong emphasis on the practical challenges faced by global organisations.
You learn through:
- lectures
- interactive seminars
- dedicated tutor support
- guest lectures
- digitally enabled learning and simulations
- group and individual presentations
- live projects
- small group and individual dissertation supervision meetings
Key themes
The MSc Project Management course is structured to provide an in-depth look at all the main elements of project management. This includes topics such as the project life-cycle, governance, procurement, risk management and project evaluation. We’ll also explore HR management, leadership and managing stakeholders – as well as communication strategies and tools, contract negotiation and management, financial control and budgets, data analytics and quality assurance.
We’ll use a variety of teaching methods and assessment formats, such as traditional assignments, presentations and extended projects. There’s a focus on formative learning, where you’re encouraged to discuss your learning and assessments with tutors and peers.
Course support
Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support with your personal, academic and career development.
The teaching team on this course are committed to providing an accessible teaching, learning and assessment experience. Our modules offer opportunities to personalise your learning experience, including the flexibility to select assessment tasks that align with your preferences and goals.
Applied learning
Work experience
This course has a work experience route that offers a placement in industry of up to 12 months. For further information, please see MSc Project Management (Work Experience).
Networking opportunities
With strong industry and alumni connections across the Sheffield Business School, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to network in a diverse range of sectors.
Guest lectures are a great way for you to learn from industry experts. These lectures are typically given by visiting academics, researchers, and other professionals who have experience in project management.
Live projects
You’ll use case studies to learn about real-world problems and how they were solved, developing your problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Field visits
On field visits you’ll see the event industry in action, learning about different businesses and operations.
A wide variety of interesting roles within private, public and non-profit firms would be suitable for graduates, including:
- business and market development
- market research
- business analysis
- marketing communications and advertising
- purchasing, logistics, distribution and supply chain management
- export coordination
- consultancy
- account, brand and product management