General OverviewThis programme examines current practices, issues and trends in the field of project management and provides students with specialist knowledge to enable them to manage projects to a successful conclusion. The programme is structured around a number of core taught modules namely, Project Management Fundamentals; Projects in Practice; Change Management and Leadership; Risk Management; Case Studies in Project Management; Strategic Project Management and Sustainability and the MSc Project. The delivery of these modules is designed to suit part-time students, full-time students and DL students.
The programme not only develops technical knowledge in project management but also employability skills such as critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, communication, research and ICT skills.
The programme has been designed with reference to the Benchmarking statements for Masters Degrees in Business and Management (2007) and the Association for Project Management's Body of Knowledge. It is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM).
The key academic aims of the programme are to:
• Produce graduates with the necessary skills and confidence to guide and manage projects to a successful completion.
• To produce graduates with key skills for employment in the field of, and associated fields of, project management.
• To produce graduates with an enquiring, analytical and creative approach to managing projects.
• To develop and encourage independent judgement and critical awareness in managing projects.
• To guide the student in developing an independent approach to investigating and presenting findings on a research topic at postgraduate level.
The programme takes 12 months full-time and 24 part-time to complete.
Maximum registration period is 2 years full-time and 3 years part-time.
The programme is delivered: Face to Face/Blended learning and by Distance Learning.
Students not attending campus delivery should be equipped with their own laptop and licenced copy of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project or suitable similar free licensed software.
The Professional Practice module is not available for LUBM franchised delivery. Currently APM award accreditation is not applied to LUBM franchise.
The School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences offers a range of opportunities for further study such as progression to MPhil and PhD as well as offering other relevant Masters programmes.
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