Taught course
Project Management MSc
Entry requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject
Months of entry
September
Course content
This programme will equip you with the advanced knowledge, critical and analytical skills, and strategic mindset required to manage projects effectively across diverse industries and global contexts.
Overview
Project management is essential across a wide range of organisations to support change and growth. It enables them to plan and deliver projects with efficiency and precision. They are able to manage risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations effectively. They can drive innovation and deliver measurable impact across industries.
The Project Management MSc supports your development into a highly skilled and adaptable project management professional. You will be:
- equipped to lead and deliver projects globally.
- able to demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- well-prepared to address the complexities of modern project environments
- able to manage projects in any organisation, regardless of industry or scale
The programme gives you a comprehensive foundation in project management principles. These include:
- strategic planning and decision-making
- scheduling
- risk assessment
- resource allocation
- stakeholder management
- analytical and critical evaluation
You will gain an increased awareness of:
- project management methodologies and best practices
- global and cross-sector challenges in project execution
- ethical and sustainability considerations in project leadership
You will also develop leadership capabilities which are key to successful project execution. The programme will foster your competencies in:
- team collaboration
- consultancy
- problem-solving
- communication
You will learn to apply these essential skills in project settings. You'll also gain exposure to leading project management frameworks and industry standards.
The programme integrates theoretical frameworks with applied practice. This ensures that you can:
- navigate uncertainties
- optimise project outcomes
- contribute to sustainable business and organisational growth
What you'll learn
Throughout the course, you will:
- Master the project life cycle
- Gain practical insights into key project management themes. These range from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Develop critical problem-solving skills
- Learn to navigate uncertainties, risks, and challenges in project environments across diverse business domains.
- Enhance your research and analytical abilities.
- Gain advanced research skills. These will help you to assess emerging project management issues and devise evidence-based solutions.
- Refine your leadership and teamwork capabilities
- Cultivate the ability to operate effectively in different team roles. You will demonstrate self-direction and adaptability.
- Strengthen your communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Learn to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and optimise project resources.
- Apply strategic decision-making
- Develop creativity and enterprise skills to lead projects in complex and unpredictable situations.
Information for international students
See Newcastle University's course entry for more information
Fees and funding
See Newcastle University's course entry for more information
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Dr Haiyan Lu - Degree Programme Director
- nubs.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 1503