Project Management (MSc)

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Position yourself as a sought-after professional with the project management knowledge and aptitude to effectively drive diverse and complex projects. Gain insights into the latest theories and concepts on our Project Management MSc, while acquiring versatile skills to succeed across different industries. Elevate your professional development through business collaboration and a comprehensive study of themes including agile frameworks, resource planning and project management approaches.

Why study Project Management at Keele University?
- Successful completion of this programme may contribute towards examination preparation for PRINCE2 qualifications
- Option to become an affiliate member of the Association for Project Management (APM)
- Professional development and practical industry engagement opportunities
- Fully integrates sustainability and ethical business practices
- Designed for individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including those new to the field of project management

Course summary
To stay ahead in today’s fast-paced and competitive global business environment, skilled project managers are invaluable assets to organisations. Enhance your skillset with our Project Management MSc, focusing on subjects such as strategic planning, risk management and leadership, so you can play a crucial role in helping organisations maintain their competitive advantage.

Contemporary project management principles, methods and tools are explored, helping you develop an understanding of how to apply these in various business environments and manage the leadership challenges you may face. You’ll examine AGILE thinking and PRINCE2 and examine project risk, failure and success along with the different techniques to mitigate risk. The challenges of creative systems thinking and its application to project management are investigated and you'll gain insights into the leadership aspects of managing projects and teams, covering key theories such as team development and conflict resolution.

Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills.

Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal.

Sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices are embedded throughout and by completing Keele Business School’s Sustainability Passport you’ll demonstrate your ability to incorporate sustainability practices in a professional context.

Located in an innovation park that fosters collaboration between academia and industry, Keele’s campus offers a supportive learning environment designed to prepare you to excel in the dynamic world of global business.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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