University of the West of Scotland
MSc in Project Management
About The Course
Demand for professionals trained in project management is increasing in the private as well as the public sector. The MSc degree program in Project Management awarded by UWS is giving you the skills you need to successfully manage projects in any discipline. This program prepares you to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control a project to ensure its success.
Advancing in a project management career requires the development of a specialized set of skills. Effective project managers must oversee a diverse team, communicate with executive leadership, and keep project plans on track.
From our recognized MSc Project Management program you will gain the following:
Modules currently being taught
Refer to the modules that you will study on this MSc Project Management degree program:
- Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.
- You need to study 7 modules (worth 120 credits) and a dissertation (worth 60 credits) to earn a total of 180 credits.
| Name of the Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Case Studies in Project Management | 20 |
| Change Management and Leadership | 20 |
| Project Risk Management | 20 |
| Postgraduate Research Methods | 10 |
| Project Management Fundamentals | 20 |
| Projects in Practice | 20 |
| Strategic Management & Sustainability | 10 |
| MSc Project / Dissertation | 60 |
What qualifications do you need?
You should normally possess an Honours degree or an equivalent qualification. The following may also be considered:
- A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, plus relevant industrial experience.
- Applicants without the above may be considered with extensive relevant industrial experience at the managerial level.
Students who have previously completed a PgDip in Project Management may be admitted to the MSc at the appropriate stage.
English language requirements
- Overall score 6.0
- No sub-test less than 5.5
Career Pathways
- Project manager
- Senior project manager
- Consultant
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