MSc Global Project Management

University of Essex

Managing global projects in fields as diverse as marketing, operations and supply chains requires a variety of high-level management skills to manage projects effectively and efficiently across different cultures and societies.

MSc Global Project Management is aimed at students who may not have studied business at undergraduate level.

Project management is the discipline of organising resources to complete projects within defined time, cost, and quality constraints, with acceptable levels of risk. Major global projects require professionals with integrated skills, who can operate in a variety of cultural and socio-economic settings around the world.

You explore topics including:

• project management
• programme management
• supply chain management
• operations management
• management of international marketing projects
• product development

This course uses innovative teaching methods, such as group work and applied projects, to develop the leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary to successfully manage international projects. You also have the option to complete a comprehensive business plan instead of a dissertation.

Your future

A Master’s degree in Global Project Management will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to manage projects effectively and efficiently in an international business environment.

As well as equipping you with skills in creativity, innovation, and ethical awareness to help you excel in the modern workplace, you will develop the leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary to successfully manage international projects.

Project management spans a wide range of sectors including construction, education and research, consulting groups and public sector services. Our graduates enjoy roles in financial analysis, management, public administration, and accountancy. Many have progressed to work in academia or for global organisations and SMEs, such as:

• Groupon
• KPMG
• HP
• Grant Thornton LLP
• European Central Bank
• fast-growing digital agency, Footprint Digital
• Capital Markets Intelligence, a financial publisher
• EY (Ernst & Young)