Project Management with Data Analytics MSc

University of Bedfordshire

About the courseThis APM-accredited, 22-month course provides you with the knowledge and skills to perform successfully at a senior management level. You study the management of challenging projects – including projects for global companies over international boundaries – on a course developed with professional bodies and leading specialists, ensuring your learning reflects current and best practice. The data analytics units prepare you to synthesise complex information to produce meaningful solutions, covering areas such as data utilisation, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making.Course accreditationThis course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) with areas of knowledge specified by the Project Management Institute, giving you the up-to-date skills and knowledge required to become a professional in the field.What will you study?Our MSc in Project Management with Data Analytics equips you with a powerful combination of skills in project management, data analytics, and network systems. Through a blend of case studies and real-world project experiences, our Project Management Theory and Practice unit enables you to evaluate, adapt, and apply project management principles to overcome complex challenges and optimise outcomes. How will you be assessed?The Course's Assessment Strategy includes:Individual Written Report or Essays: The ability to perform literature informed research to review and evaluate the relevant sources and to use an appropriate methodology in order to analyze and evaluate the relevant concepts is being assessed. At the same time student academic integrity is developed.Case Study Examination: Students will apply their knowledge in the context of specific cases.Oral Presentation: A number of transferable skills will be developedReflective Report: Own work and that of peers will be evaluatedArtifacts : for applied computing and information technologyDissertation / Professional Practice / Business Live Project: Regardless of which masters capstone experience you opt for you will have to produce an individual independent piece of work. The three options are equivalent in weighting however offer three distinct approaches to explore a research problem. The distinction between the three approaches is underpinned by the design of research methodology. You will be asked to identify the research question or problem under investigation review the relevant literature and develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem proceed with the analysis discuss your findings and make recommendations.CareersThe successful completion of your MSc provides a strong foundation for your professional prospects. You will be equipped to join an employer in a variety of positions and there is the potential for fast-track career progression.This MSc opens up opportunities across a wide range of sectors including media sport and leisure government financial services hospitality IT telecoms and the health services. Your entrepreneurial project management skills will also be useful if you would like to start your own business or lead enterprising activities in existing companies or organisations.Successful completion also provides the foundation for progression to further study and research and many graduates continue to work towards MPhil or PhD.