MSc Project Management (APM)

Course essentials:
Our online MSc Project Management (APM) Master's Degree course is designed for people who are already involved in Project Management but are now looking to drive their career forward, or start a new role in this field.

Arden University's Master's programme is a prospect to take on greater challenges and to increase your competitive advantage as you develop strategic project management skills that are highly sought after globally in a wide range of industry sectors.

Delivered entirely via online learning, Arden's Distance Learning programme allows you to study around your other commitments while working towards a qualification that will further your career.
Arden University's MSc Project Management student Ernani was promoted whilst still studying and has his eye on even further career progression:

“I learned a lot of things on this programme that help me to become more efficient in my work; it enlightens me in many different aspects on how to manage effectively… I am expecting to get promoted to Managerial level with a well-compensated package.”

What will my MSc in Project Management do for my career?

If you gain this Master's Degree from Arden you will:

• Develop desirable and transferable skills apt for an extensive range of project management roles
• Learn to apply established project management values and models in your work
• Be able to advise on appropriate strategies for project management
• Understand the importance of data in the decision-making process
• Have the skills needed to join the growing industry of Project management - according to an article by the Association for Project Management (APM), there is a growing need for project management consultants.
• Possess transferable skills that will maximise your employability and career potential

Project Management Jobs

Many project managers are self-employed, offering their consultancy or management services on a project or day rate basis. And, there are the obvious jobs that are purely Project Management focused roles, such as:

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

Alternatively, you may wish to continue with your academic development and decide to embark on an MBA programme.

Assessments:

Assessments are designed to provide you an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in a number of ways and so a variety of methods are used, these could include:

• Reports
• Presentations
• Research Proposal
• Dissertation

To support your development and ensure you are on the right track with your Postgraduate Distance Learning studies, we will provide you with tutor feedback on every assessment you submit.

If required, your Arden tutor may be able to give you suggestions and tips for improvement and help you understand how to apply your newly acquired skills into real life settings.