MSc Project and Programme Management (Practice Based)

This course builds on existing competencies and develops new skills, knowledge and best practice around project and programme management

Overview

This work-based degree aims to deliver maximum impact for both you and your organisation. The majority of learning takes place at work or draws on your workplace experience.

You will develop competencies in project and programme management methodologies, explore the role of leadership, risk management and governance as well as set a vision for projects in your organisation.

Course details

This course makes use of Edinburgh Napier University’s close contacts with industry and draws on our extensive experience of advising businesses and organisations.

This course will suit you if you are:

• A project or programme manager aiming to improve your own and your organisation’s performance.
• Aiming to make a strategic contribution and challenge traditional thinking through projects.
• Looking for ways to address problems and manage change in the modern fast paced, dynamic environment.
• A professional who wishes to move into project or programme management related roles and requires a robust rounded set of skills, knowledge and experience.

How you’ll be taught

You will be mentored and supported by a dedicated programme team to deliver a package of work drawing on your current projects/activities.

Overall, you’ll attend campus one day per month and receive at least three workplace mentoring visits.

Assessments

This programme is assessed by written course works and the submission of a portfolio of work. There are no exams.

Careers

• Project Director
• Project Executive
• Technical Project Manager
• Programme Manager
• Technical Project Lead
• Business Project Lead.