MSc Project Management - Extended Masters

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Starts: May 2024 / Sept 2024
Mode: Full time

Ideal for: Both seasoned professionals and newcomers keen to learn the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to manage complex projects with confidence. This is an extended version of the MSc Project Management course aimed at international students.

Expertly lead and motivate project teams

If you want to pursue a career in project management or want to enhance your existing skillset, then this course* could be for you.

Throughout this master’s degree, you will gain a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of project management, from project initiation to closure.

Extended Masters

This course will provide international students with access to master’s courses at Ravensbourne. The course recognises that students need to increase their subject knowledge across business and management, as well as develop study skills and communication/English language skills to better equip them for master’s study.

This course is comprised of five semesters. In the first two semesters, English language constitutes 35% of the course, and students successfully completing the first two semesters of the course are expected to be able to demonstrate English language skill at the CEFR B2 level (IELTS 6.5).

Upon successful completion of the first two semesters, students will move onto the core MBA course modules.

Designed to support international students

The course design, content and learning and teaching approach have all been designed to support international students on this journey. Students will receive support to support their transition to the UK and the master’s level study.

The course is student centred and an aim of the course is to ensure that international students gain experiences that help them to become well-rounded and independent learners.

This course will equip you with the learning skills and cultural awareness needed to progress confidently on to the master’s stage of the course.

Why study this master's in Project Management ?

Develop a deep understanding of the principles, concepts and methodologies of project management
Equips you with the skills and tools needed to plan, execute and manage complex projects
Provides a critical understanding of the role of project management in organisational strategy, governance and performance
Learn to align project objectives with organisational goals
Develop the leadership and interpersonal skills to lead teams effectively
Learn to manage projects in a global, multicultural and digital environments

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, effective project management is essential for achieving successful outcomes.

Throughout this course, you will explore various project management methodologies and techniques, and learn to apply them to different project types and contexts.

You’ll develop essential project management skills, such as planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, quality management, and stakeholder management.

Through case studies, simulations, and hands-on exercises, you will learn how to analyse and solve real-world project management problems.

The course is taught by industry experts and offers opportunities for real-world project experience through partnerships with leading companies.

What can you do with a masters in Project Management?

When you graduate from this course, you could work in the following job roles:

Entrepreneur: You will have the skills and confidence to start your own business ventures, using your project management skills to plan, execute, and monitor projects. You can apply your knowledge to various industries, such as media, technology, manufacturing and services and create innovative solutions to address market needs.
Project manager: You can find work as project managers in various industries, such as construction, engineering, information technology, healthcare, and finance. You can manage projects from initiation to closure, ensuring that project goals are met within the allocated time, budget, and resources.
Program manager: Oversee multiple related projects to achieve a common objective and lead program planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and stakeholder needs.
Project consultant: Work as project consultants, providing expert advice and guidance to organisations on project management best practices, methodologies, and tools. Help organisations to improve their project management practices, reduce risks, and increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Business analyst: Analyse and interpret data to support decision-making processes in organisations. Use project management techniques to develop and implement business strategies, processes, and systems.

The specifics

Extended Masters course specification

MSc Project Management course specification

This course is comprised of five semesters. The first two semesters will make up the extended portion of the course, students will then go on to study all the core MBA modules in the final three semesters.

Semester 1

In the first semester, the Business Communication and Academic Study Skills module will ensure students are prepared to meet the expectations of postgraduate study in regard to the English language, assessment, research and levels of autonomy required.

Semester 2

The second semester adds further support in the shape of Academic English as well as core business knowledge for students either new to the subject or who have lower levels of qualifications or English language. In addition, students are also introduced to other areas of business such as marketing and finance to ensure they have a more rounded knowledge-base.

The course will enable students new to UK higher education to experience key elements of study that mirror what they can expect when they progress to the master’s element.

Semester 4 and 5

In semester 4 and 5, you will explore contemporary business practices in learning innovation, digital transformation and enterprise.

The course will prepare you for the dynamic, ever-changing international business landscape. You will learn how to adapt to changes in the economy and in trade through teaching around financial planning.

You will develop skills in long-term business planning and support this with the development of project management skills.

Semester 5

In semester 5, through your final dissertation, you will identify a long-standing business research problem and create a proposal which supports both existing research findings and your own.

You can’t learn in a vacuum, which is why industry connection is ingrained into everything we do. Ravensbourne University London will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries. Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links, while our suite of postgraduate courses has been designed with industry, for industry.

You will be part of a diverse community of creatives, working collaboratively to explore new professional practices. Ravensbourne has strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, this has previously included the likes of: Apple, Barclays, the BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung and many more.

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We very much welcome applicants from outside the UK. For information on study routes, visa requirements, studying in England, language and entry requirements, application requirements and access to international agents, please visit our international student section.

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