Taught course

Industrial Project Management

Institution
University of Birmingham · School of Chemical Engineering
Qualifications
MScPGDipPGCert

Entry requirements

  • To have at least 3 years of experience working in a project environment. To get the best out of this course you need to be able to relate your academic learning and research to the real-life of projects.
  • If you are not currently working in a project-related environment, please ensure your personal statement discusses how you will be able to relate your studies to the real life of projects, and how you will network with other project professionals as part of your learning.
  • On very rare occasions we will consider applicants with less experience or no current project position, but the applicant will need to make a strong case in their Personal Statement, and at any subsequent interview.
  • Your references should be professional rather than academic, coming from someone who has worked with you - ideally in a project environment. We require at least one, ideally two. If you are a non-native English speaker, the reference should (where applicable) refer to how much you worked in English, and how well you did so.
  • A good academic standard of education. A good first degree is ideal, though we will consider applicants without a degree where they can demonstrate work experience at a reasonable senior level.
  • Applicants without a first degree, or with little work experience will be considered, but will be required to attend a video interview as part of their application process.

The University of Birmingham Masters in Industrial Project Management was originally developed in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline, and is accredited by the UK’s Chartered Association for Project Management (APM).

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Course overview:

If you are working on projects and want to develop your capability to lead industrial projects and programmes, this course is for you. We'll equip you with the skills to critically assess and improve practices, giving you the foundation for a successful career in project leadership.

Explore project management concepts essential for developing new products, expanding manufacturing capacity and responding to competitive threats. You’ll develop skills vital for implementing business strategy in many industries, and that help you adapt your management and leadership methods to suit the situation and context.

Course highlights:

Learn how to deliver reliable and efficient industrial projects and programmes. You’ll go beyond current practices and be able to assess and critique methods. This course blends supported online learning with annual in-person workshops, so you’ll be able to study from home. Our teaching staff blend an academic perspective with decades of experience managing projects and project-related organisations.

  • Gain a deep understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management principles, practices, and tools
  • Explore essential skills in leadership, team building, and influencing, crucial for successful complex project delivery
  • Develop a systematic understanding of project management knowledge and critically engage with current industrial challenges
  • Master comprehensive techniques applicable to advanced study in project management, promoting innovative application and practical research skills

Study a degree which is accredited by the UK’s Chartered Association for Project Management (APM).

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Information for international students

Standard English language requirements apply (IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band).

Fees and funding

Please refer to Postgraduate Taught Fees - University of Birmingham for more information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    36 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    part time
    12-24 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • PGCert
    part time
    12-24 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Admissions Team
Email
eps-apply@contacts.bham.ac.uk