A UK honours degree (at least 2:2 or above) or equivalent in a Business, Management, Information Systems, Engineering or Project Management related subject
OR
At least one year’s work experience in a project management role, combined with an HE (or equivalent) qualification.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with no lower than 5.5 (or equivalent).
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| Institution code |
H36 |
| School of study |
Hertfordshire Business School |
| Course length |
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| Location |
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management as being aligned with their professional body of knowledge.
About the course
Course and module structure
This programme is for those wishing to study project management at postgraduate (Master’s) level. You will gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required for a successful career in project management.
This course pulls together project management theory, practice and solid hands-on experience to provide you with an excellent grounding in project management theory and methods.
The balance of theory and practice is reflected in the research interests and practitioner experience of our specialist lecturers.
The course content covers qualitative and quantitative aspects of project management including:
- Time, quality and cost management
- Project leadership and team management
- Project management’s contribution to strategy
The course also provides the option to select modules relevant to different project management application areas:
- General project management
- Information systems
- Engineering
Part-time study
Our part-time programme enables you to attend lectures on just one day per week, allowing you to arrange your study around existing work commitments. And this mean you will complete the programme in two years.
Levels of study
You may choose to register on our Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) programmes, depending on your objectives for study. After completing these stages you may then wish to transfer to the Master’s programme as your studies progress.
Why choose this course?
- Study for a professionally accredited Project Management degree.
- Develop the skills and knowledge to become a successful project manager.
- Learn from our excellent team of lecturers, researchers and industry professionals from a range of project management backgrounds.
- Choose from three different routes, giving you the opportunity to tailor your studies.
What will I study?
We offer a varied programme of teaching that includes facilitated seminars, practical workshops, web-based learning, case study analysis and traditional lectures. We also provide sessions by visiting staff, practitioners and consultants to give a varied perspective of the topics covered.
You will be assessed through a variety of coursework including presentations, reports and projects. You will also be required to complete a dissertation and will be supported by a dissertation supervisor.
- Level 7
| Module |
Credits |
Compulsory/optional |
| Principles of Project Management |
15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Project Scheduling and Budgeting |
15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Project Management Simulation |
15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Project Leadership and Communications |
15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Dissertation – Project Management |
60 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Project Risk and Commercial Management |
15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Projects and Society |
15 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Agile Development for Managers |
15 Credits |
Optional |
| Systems Approaches to Managing Change |
15 Credits |
Optional |
Further course information
| Course fact sheets |
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| MSc Project Management |
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| MSc Project Management |
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| Programme specifications |
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| MSc Project Management |
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| MSc Project Management |
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| Additional information |
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| Sandwich placement or study abroad year |
n/a |
| Applications open to international and EU students |
Yes |
Student experience
At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible. We offer a range of support services including; student wellbeing, academic support, accommodation and childcare to ensure that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying and having fun.
Fees 2022
UK Students
Full time
- £9750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £810 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
EU Students
Full time
- £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
International Students
Full time
- £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
*Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students.
Deadlines
15 January
