Project Management MSc

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, our new MSc Project Management can prepare you for exciting career progression across a wide range of sectors in the UK or internationally.<br/><br/>**Your gateway to a rewarding professional career**<br/>Develop transferable skills are that highly valued across industries. Enhance your career prospects and open up opportunities for leadership roles across multiple sectors.<br/><br/>**Route to Professional Certification**<br/>Designed to align with PMI and IPMA/APM standards, the MSc Project Management equips students with the skills to pursue certification with either standard after graduation. <br/><br/>**What makes our MSc Project Management unique?**<br/>Focus on the human aspect of project management during rapid change, emphasising strategy, communication, and leadership skills. <br/>Strong consideration of sustainability combined with Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Sustainability in the Business Environment, and Sustainable Development. Courses approach the topic through the lenses of different subject perspectives, ranging from Business to Politics and International Relations.<br/><br/>The programme is the perfect choice for those seeking to study Project Management with a holistic understanding of the world around them, encompassing societal, political, and environmental factors, as well as ethical considerations in organisational decision-making and strategies.<br/><br/>Our leadership in experiential education allows us to offer a diverse range of teaching and assessment techniques that add significant value to students in their personal and professional growth.<br/><br/>**Experiential learning: Empowering students to learn and solve problems in context**<br/>Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern’s global, experiential, research university network, built on a tradition of engagement with the world. It supports its students to grow as innovative problem solvers through academic study, one-to-one mentoring, and world-leading experiential learning opportunities. MSc Project Management experiential learning opportunities include:<br/><br/><br/>- Small class sizes ensure all students are heard and get the guidance they need<br/><br/><br/>- Experiential classroom activities, such as case studies, simulations/role plays, guest speakers and/or site visits.<br/><br/><br/>- Courses involving impact challenges, including the possibility of XN projects.<br/><br/><br/>- University-wide and Business/Project Management specific Networking events<br/><br/><br/>**Career prospects**<br/>The most recent talent gap analysis commissioned by the Project Management Institute (PMI) indicates exceptional prospects for job opportunities and career advancement for project managers across the 11 countries examined. Anticipated growth in the project management-oriented workforce within seven project-oriented sectors is projected to reach 33%, equating to nearly 22 million new jobs by 2027. In the UK, APM research shows an average salary for project professionals of £47,500pa, well above the average annual salary of £38,600 (UK-wide, 2020).<br/><br/>**Careers Advisory Service**<br/>- One-to-one careers advice<br/><br/><br/>- Events with guest speakers, alumni, and industry panels across a range of sectors<br/><br/><br/>- Workshops on topics such as crafting an outstanding CV, working with LinkedIn, mastering interview techniques, and harnessing the power of networking.<br/><br/><br/>**Faculty specialisms and research interests**<br/>Our Business and Project Management faculty has a wide range of specialisms and research interests, which include:<br/>- Strategy and decision-making in organisations<br/><br/><br/>- Change management<br/><br/><br/>- Project Management in IT contexts<br/><br/><br/>- Management information systems and innovation<br/><br/><br/>- International business and negotiation<br/>