Course modules

You will engage with the current theory and practice of project management and develop an advanced level of skills relevant to the international work environment. You will develop skills relating to teamwork and gain an awareness of the complexities involved in managing projects on time and to budget. The programme is particularly relevant to those who wish to further their career in both the business and public sectors including undertaking work in multi-national companies and international organisations.

Core modules may include:

Project Management – considers the scope and definition of a project, its significance as an instrument of change and the roles and responsibilities of people within it. Organisational issues are explored and the application of a range of project management tools is critically evaluated for the execution, management and control of project management throughout all its phases.

Accounting for Managers – provides an overview of accounting and finance issues. You will look at company accounts from both the shareholder and the company perspectives

Research Methods – explores research in management and business as a strategic activity that occurs within the context of limited resources and within a framework of ethical, legal and social constraints. Attention is focused on data collection techniques appropriate for research in management and business, along with techniques for the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.

Risk Management – it is now recognised that the business agenda has moved away from risk avoidance towards the recognition that risk, if correctly managed, can lead to competitive business advantage. You will learn how to identify and manage risks within an organisation in a variety of contexts.

Second semester:

Project A or B 30 credits (and two elective modules)

Third semester:

Project C – In-company project or Project D (Dissertation)

Projects A, B and C will be practical work-based assignments, using high-profile project cases or your own workplace. They can either be three separate smaller projects or three phases of the same large-scale project.

Project D is a more traditional research-based dissertation if you have aspirations to progress to doctoral level study. In addition, in the second semester you will be able to choose two elective modules.

Plus options from the following:

Risk Management
Enhancing Business Management and Personal Skills
Research Methodology
Project Management
Global Supply Chain Management
Contemporary Business Model Generation
Managing Complexity, Uncertainty and Conflict
Managing Organisational Change
Enhancing Research Skills
Critical Management in a Global Context