MSc Project Management

University of Lincoln

Today's global businesses list project management skills as one of the most desirable when hiring new talent. Projects are now ubiquitous for businesses. They formalise the way in which organisations implement the constant improvements required to successfully operate in competitive markets and usually involve high risk and uncertainty. Our MSc Project Management responds to this by providing an opportunity to engage with fundamental theories and best practices in a systematic, critical, and creative way. This course has been developed for both recent graduates and those seeking a change in their career path. It is therefore not restricted to students with a business-related background. Irrespective of current levels of project management knowledge or experience, students on this programme have the opportunity to gain the confidence needed to plan complex projects, lead and inspire teams, manage difficult stakeholders, and cope with the most unpleasant or unexpected risks. They are able to develop practical skills relating to design, planning, and execution of projects, in addition to conflict resolution and effective multi-functional project integration. Students on this programme can benefit from working alongside an experienced team of staff consisting of academically and professionally qualified lecturers with relevant industrial experience and wide-ranging research interests. The programme has links with project management teams (PMOs) in the University’s Estates and ICT departments. It also invites practising project managers and consultants as guest speakers and career advisors from the Association for Project Management, BBC, Export Development Canada, BAE Systems, Jacobs, and Siemens. The School hosts a series of visiting speakers each year, enabling students to hear and learn from industry experts. Previous speakers have included representatives from organisations such as Deloitte, Santander, HSBC, Innocent, The Institute of Internal Auditors, and Sir David Tweedie (ex-Chairman of the IASB). Students can also participate in real-life projects within local, project-based organisations. There may also be opportunities to explore research areas such as project leadership, self-organising teams, project success, governance, and risk management.

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