Applied Project Management MSc

Overview

This MSc Project Management course is designed to teach people from any discipline or degree background, unlike other project management courses. Whether you are from a business, arts or technical background this course is for you.

The course has been designed in line with the requirements of both the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association for Project Management (APM).

The taught modules ensure you develop a well-rounded set of project and general management skills. In addition, you'll be provided with the opportunity to undertake a professional placement (subject to availability) and put your skills into practice, enhancing your employability. You'll have the chance to find your own placements or to develop professional practice projects, working alongside our industry links through the Institute for Automotive and Manufacturing Advanced Practice (AMAP) and the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) project.

Why us?

• Innovative teaching designed to ensure you finish your course with the skills needed to work in real-world project management
• We have over two decades of experience teaching Project Management at MSc level here at the University of Sunderland
• The course provides the opportunity to undertake professional practice through a placement in an industry organisation (subject to availability) or professional practice work relevant to the course

Career ready

A masters degree in project management will open up a wide range of employment opportunities for you. Project Managers can be found in most sectors of industry, governments, consulting, non-profit organisations, the arts and many other sectors. Past graduates of our MSc in Project Management can be found in all of these sectors developing successful and dynamic careers.

Project managers have skills that are relevant to most industries and it is one of the fastest growing professions worldwide.