University Of Warwick, WMG Department
Coventry, United Kingdom
Programme and Project Management MSc is designed for graduates who want to move into project management, either in their current technical and business field, or into a new field of expertise. The interdisciplinary WMG department offers you the unique opportunity to gain a management education with real business and industry application.
Companies are often strategically organised through a series of projects, programmes and portfolios, which enables them to focus clearly on specific objectives and manage resources effectively to achieve them. This course will provide you with a broad set of skills which have wide application. You will learn the methodologies, tools, principles, and philosophies to effectively contribute to the development and management of small- and large-scale projects, multiple projects, and programmes. Alongside this, you will gain practical experience through applied syndicate activities and current case studies.
You will develop a methodical approach to the management of financial aspects of projects and programmes and will learn about the strategic management of people in organisations and how this relates to the wider business strategy.
The modules you will cover on this course are:
And one of the following elective options
In addition to the taught modules, you will complete a dissertation project which is worth a third of your final Master's grade (60 credits). This substantial individual project is designed to strengthen your academic and research skills, while allowing you to explore a specific area of programme and project management that reflects your interests and career goals. For Programme and Project Management the project can be related to projects in a number of different industrial sectors and can address many different aspects of project or programme management.
The course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), which is the Chartered body for project management professionals.
As a department, WMG has very strong links with industry and professional bodies, providing you with the opportunity to gain real-world insight. Guest speakers from a range of programme and project management roles contribute within the interactive learning environment.
This course follows an applied and experiential learning style, consisting of simulations, group work, case studies and practical exercises to prepare you for your future career.
