MSc Project Management
Duration:
Full Time 1 Years
Intakes:
- January
- May
- September
Required Score:
- IELTS 6.0 Overall not less than 5.5
- PTE 59 Overall not less than 59
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
While our programme is designed to accommodate all students, there are certain aptitudes and personality traits that may give you the edge in this career path. In our experience, a career in Project Management is well-suited to individuals who:
- are meticulous and well-organised.
- have an eye for fine details as well as an understanding of the big picture.
- are able to lead groups with authority and confidence.
- are able to multitask well and keep track of a budget.
- are flexible and able to adapt at a moment’s notice.
WHY STUDY MSC PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
A MSc Project Management degree:
- Gives you the advantage over a job applicant who is unqualified.
- Provides you with an opportunity to gain coveted skills, techniques, knowledge and tools from leaders in the Project Management space.
- Demonstrates to potential employers that you have the commitment and dedication to improve yourself and establish yourself as a persistent learner.
- Enhances your career development prospects by proving that you can achieve an externally recognised project management qualification.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?
Project Managers organise and manage both people and resources in order to meet targets, optimise efficiency, guarantee quality of work and implement time management and productivity systems. With an MSc in Project Management from the University of West of Scotland, you’ll be perfectly positioned to build a promising career for yourself in a wide range of fields across multiple industries such as engineering, business and construction.
Aside from the fundamentals of project management, the MSc Project Management programme also develops a series of secondary skills that are in high demand in practically every industry. These essential skills include:
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Analysis
- Critical thinking
- ICT
- Research
WHERE WILL THIS PROGRAMME TAKE ME?
Masters in Project Management graduates have an array of opportunities at their feet from jobs in the construction and manufacturing industries to careers in consultancy firms, events and service organisations.
Our alumni have made names for themselves in leading businesses such as Local Authorities, DXC and SPX Clyde Union and many have gone on to establish their own successful companies and consultancies
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With an M.Sc. in Project Management, you typically begin in coordinator or associate roles to gain practical experience leading and executing projects across various industries and domains. Some of the career prospects for this course will be:
- Project Manager: Leading and managing projects from initiation to completion, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Project Management Office (PMO) Manager: Alternatively, you might move into roles within a Project Management Office (PMO), where you’ll be responsible for establishing project management standards, processes, and methodologies across the organisation, and providing guidance and support to project managers.
- Portfolio Manager: Oversee a large portfolio of projects, set strategic direction, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Consulting or Entrepreneurship: For those interested in entrepreneurship or consulting, you might start your own project management consulting firm or become a freelance project management consultant, providing expertise and guidance to organisations on project management best practices.
WHAT COULD MY FUTURE CAREER LOOK LIKE?
One of the most exciting aspects of an MSc Project Management degree is that it opens doors in almost every industry. The prospects for an enthusiastic and professional Project Manager are limitless and grant the degree holder the option of specializing in one industry or to remain a generalist and work across multiple industries.
Just a few of the industries that our alumnae have found success in include:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Finance and Insurance
- Information Services
- Real Estate Development
- Business Services
- Retail
- Engineering
- Architecture
Scholarships Information:
Upto 1500£