Develop the ability to make project management decisions that are based on ethical and professional standards that are in the best interest of the organisation, the environment, and society.
Duration
1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
Number of Credits
180 credits (90 ECTS credits) at Level 7
Start date
April 2024
September 2024
January 2025
Degree Type
MSc
Modules
Extended masters for international students
Why this course
This degree has been validated by the Association for Project Management.
Graduate with a deeper understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects to project management.
Study Agile principles that link directly to the AgilePM Foundation qualification.
Skills
Take your place in the growing business community.
This postgraduate MSc Project Management course will give you a deeper understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects and the ability to develop the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects.
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You'll be able to confidently identify the sources of risk affecting projects and develop risk management strategies to optimise project outcomes.
You'll be able to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the skills required to effectively manage project resources and graduate ready to meet the challenges associated with dynamic environments alongside making a positive difference to a global business environment.
You will learn the principles of agile that link directly to the AgilePM Foundation qualification, and Prince 2 methodologies as well as the risk affecting projects.
Professional Development Programme
Through this mandatory, co-curricular module, you’ll practice and enhance your core skills in the following areas:
- Presenting
- Critical writing
- Research
You’ll also work on negotiation techniques, developing the credibility of your arguments to give you the competitive edge.
Professional placement
If you want to dip your toes into the working world before you graduate, you can take an optional placement in Year 2. Where possible, this will be tailored to your interests and career aspirations. And wherever your placement takes you, it will enable you to:
- Develop practical problem-solving skills in a professional context
- Apply learned concepts, and
- Gain a better understanding of your own employability
How you'll learn
Our MSc Project Management degree will empower you to bring together resources, skills, technology and ideas to achieve the objectives of multi-faceted business environments.
Working in high-spec facilities, like our Business Laboratory and Bloomberg Trading Room, you’ll learn how to operate multiple project constraints of
- Scope
- Budget
- Time
- Quality requirements
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The Roehampton Business School will invite practitioners to share their projects with you, adopting a case study approach to studying project success.
You’ll complete a consultancy project in a particular field of interest, such as:
- Global financial management
- Marketing
- Human resources
This enables you to consolidate your knowledge and skills through the in-depth, independent study of a specific organisational issue, with or without an associated internship.
You’ll also complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice at the end of your course.
Global leadership
To boost your employability, you can choose to follow our Global Leadership Programme alongside your MSc studies. Unique to Roehampton, this will equip you with the practical and professional skills to standout in today’s rapidly changing marketplace.
A personal approach
The Roehampton Business School is a progressive and inclusive community, putting you at the centre of your learning journey. Recognising that our students have different personal circumstances, we limit on-campus teaching for this course to a maximum of two days per week, enabling you to balance your studies with work, family, and other external commitments.
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Career options
Carve out your career in a project-based role or environment.
With an MSc Project Management degree from Roehampton you can enhance your applied research skills or pursue a career as a:
- Project/Programme Manager
- Project Support Officer
- Project Administrator
- Project worker
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Whatever your aims or aspirations, our dedicated careers support team will be on hand to support you from day one, with personal coaching, CV and application writing, presentation practice, mock interviews, and networking opportunities.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
- April 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form
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- September 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our finance pages for more details
Tuition fees and funding
April 2024 entry tuition fees
2023/24 entry funding
September 2024 entry tuition fees
Validation and curriculum review
What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.
The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.
The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.