MSc Project Management

The Project Management course at the University of the West Scotland is a postgraduate programme ideal for those who are looking to gain important knowledge about project planning, delivery, control and completion. This course is suitable both for those currently working in project management and for those looking to move into this popular, fast-growing professional discipline. Course Content: The course covers a range of topics including project management theories and methodologies, project life cycles and processes, project risk and quality management, and leadership and team development. The programme is combined with the study of advanced project management strategies and digital project management which puts an emphasis on the application of project management in an accelerated business world.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Advanced Project Strategy, Project Management Development, Methods and Professionalism, Managing Project Stakeholders, Risk and Quality, Waterfall and Agile Project Management, Leadership and Team Development in Projects, Digital Project Management, and an academic dissertation or relevant consultancy project.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Project Management Institute (PMI). It also maps to the APM’s Body of Knowledge 7th edition and satisfies the education requirements for PMI’s Project Management Professional credential.Future Careers: As a graduate of this course, students can aim for roles in areas such as construction, oil and gas, health, digital project management, transport, and other public, private or third sector organisations. Graduates may also operate as project management consultants or establish their own project management businesses.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.