Project management has traditionally been a vital part of contracting industries such as engineering and construction. Organizations are increasingly relying on project management as a way of carrying out important work, to improve processes and help them implement change. Project managers are now engaged in a range of organizations and sectors, including manufacturing, the public sector, charities, asset management and utilities companies, finance and health management.
Designed both for those who would like to enter this challenging, varied and exciting area, and people who are already involved in project work and would like to take a leading role, this MSc course will give students the necessary skills, insight and practice to become a professional project manager.
Students will develop an insight into the potential for better management of projects by studying the challenges that face project managers today. They'll enhance the critical management skills important to working on projects including negotiation, innovation, decision making, motivation, team management, contracts and procurement.
The MSc Project Management course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), and LBU's close links with the APM and many other organizations engaged in projects and project management will ensure students are kept up to date with the very latest professional developments.
LBU graduates work in a range of industries, including oil exploration, consulting, local government, banking and marketing. This variety reflects the growing significance of project management and its widening appeal as a means of implementing successful organizational change.
