Strategic Project Management with Industrial Placement - MSc

at University of Kent

This programme consists of 10 compulsory modules in Stage 1 with Stage 2 consisting of a piece of project management related research.

Stage 1 aims to provide you with a broad overview of project management, covering topics such as developing agility in project management, learning about corporate strategy and performance management, leadership and change management, employability development, consultancy skills and a study of building a suitable project management office.

Stage 2 consists of one piece of project management research. This allows you to further develop your skills in PM theory whilst practically applying the knowledge and skills developed throughout Stage 1.

 The MSc Project Management programme is available with an optional industrial placement, which will require you to complete the Industrial placement Report.

Modules
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.

Stage 1
Compulsory modules currently include:

• BUSN9128 - Corporate Strategy and Performance Measurement (15 credits)
• BUSN9186 - Agile Project Management (15 credits)
• BUSN9122 - Leadership and Change Management (15 credits)
• BUSN9123 - Professional Skills and Employability Development (15 credits)
• BUSN9125 - Consultancy Skills and Practice (15 credits)
• BUSN9113 - Programme and Project Management (15 credits)
• BUSN9187 - Project Benefits Management (15 credits)
• BUSN9189 - Project Management Office (15 credits)
• BUSN9192 - Strategic Portfolio Management (15 credits)
• BUSN9191 - Project Risk Management (15 credits)

Stage 2
Compulsory modules currently include:

• BUSN9188 - Project Management Consultancy Report (30 credits)

A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a variety of subject areas is accepted for entry into this course.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

International students
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements
The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level.

Home full-time
£11400

EU full-time
£15900

International full-time
£21200

Our Project Management graduates find work in project management positions in varying business, in the form of consultancy, freelance and employed work both overseas and in the UK in a wide range of companies and organisations, including:

• Deloitte 
• Fujitsu Services Ltd
• Huawei
• BP
• JP Morgan & Chase
• City Sprint

Many of our students also stay local and find job opportunities regionally in small and medium firms or even set-up their own businesses as well-equipped entrepreneurs.