Master of Science in Project Management (distance learning, 100% online)The aim of the programme is to provide the skills necessary to become a leader in delivering advanced and effective project management at a time when companies and organisations are increasingly focused on this key area. You will acquire a knowledge of all management and planning disciplines, as well as an in-depth understanding of management skills such as organisational change and behavioural management. This will open up pan-regional and multi-sectoral opportunities in project management.
University of Liverpool has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), University of Liverpool has agreed to abide by PMI-established quality assurance.
Berufsfeld / Zielpublikum
The MSc in Project Management provides the skills necessary to become an executive Project Manager, to lead and deliver advanced and effective project management, along with a valuable academic qualification. It does so at a time when companies and organisations are increasingly focused on the short- and long-term benefits of high quality project management. Upon completion of the course you will be in an excellent position to exploit a full range of pan-regional and multi-sectoral opportunities in project management. Six core modules cover core subjects such as Planning and Budgeting, Execution and Control, Contracts and Procurement, and Sustainability. You will then specialise by studying two elective modules in subjects such as Total Quality Management, Operations Modelling and Construction. Crucially, you will also be introduced to areas such as Organisational and Behavioural Management. An understanding of organisations, people and cultures is crucial in the today’s multicultural workplace, and essential to successful project management.
Schwerpunkte / Curriculum
The programme comprises eightmodules – six compulsory and two elective – culminating in adissertation. Each module lasts eight weeks. You take one module at a time in order to study a specific subject in-depth without distractions. Core modules - Introduction to Project Management - Planning and Budgeting with Risk - Execution and Control with Risk - Organisation and Behavioural Management - Contracts and Procurement - Sustainability, Programme and Portfolio Management Elective modules (Choose two) - Total Quality Management - Operations Modelling and Simulation - Project Management Application: Construction - Strategic Operation Management - Business Process Management and Systems
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