Strategic Project Management with Professional Practice and Placement

Entry requirements

A good second class honours degree or above from the UK or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Looking to move up, take the lead, or transition into project leadership? This MSc can help you get there.

Our MSc Strategic Project Management equips you with the tools and mindset to lead complex projects that create lasting impact. Designed for early to mid-career professionals, it blends essential theory with practical learning focused on real-world business challenges.

You’ll develop skills in stakeholder engagement, time and resource management, project management, risk management and strategic alignment - and apply your learning through a summer consultancy project for a real organisation.

Taught face-to-face by experienced academics and industry professionals, and enriched with guest lectures and case studies, this course gives you the confidence and credibility to lead projects and teams across any sector.

Taking a 12-month placement allows you to gain work experience in the UK or overseas as part of your Master's. While the placements are self-sought, the School offers support through extra-curricular engagement with our dedicated placements team. Opting for this course with a placement takes the length of your course to up to two years.

What Triple Accreditation Means for You

• Future-focused: Your teaching will meet the highest international standards – which are valued by employers worldwide.
• Globally-connected: You’ll study alongside students and experts from all over the world – developing your own network.
• Career-ready: You will gain real-world experience and practical skills that strengthen your career prospects and develop a stand-out CV.

This course is accredited by the CMI - what this means for You

• Professional qualification: Graduate with an internationally recognised CMI qualification alongside your degree, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
• Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status: Achieve Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status upon graduation, allowing you to stand out in the job market with post-nominals (designatory letters) after your name.
• CMI membership: Enjoy complimentary CMI membership to support your employability and career growth. This includes award-winning career tools, study resources and access to events and professional networks.

Study the Strategic Project Management MSc at Kent Business School and graduate with the confidence to excel in your career.

Information for international students

Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Please note that international fee-paying students cannot undertake a part-time programme due to visa restrictions.

English language entry requirements

The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree.

For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages.

Need help with English?

Applicants who are required to meet an English language condition may be able to study a pre-sessional course in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.

Fees and funding

For more information on funding available from Kent Business School, please visit the postgraduate funding page.