Course summary
Project Management is ever-growing and evolving as an imperative function to improve efficiency and transparency in modern businesses. Tomorrow’s project managers don’t only need expert organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting tasks and pressures. They need to understand how to provide leadership of projects and enact organisational change in both a global, and sustainable way. Our MSc Strategic Project Management programme embeds these issues as a core part of out teaching, meaning our graduates are ready to go into the world and effect change. Kent Business School is ‘triple crown accredited’ this puts us in the top 1% of business schools globally. There is no better place to take the next step in your career and realise your ambitions. Our MSc Strategic Project Management course at Kent Business School is delivered by academic experts and co-developed with industry leaders and experts. You will develop a detailed background of Project Management and strategic theory and the imperative tools and processes project managers use in the business environment. This accompanied with the global outlook and emphasis on an ethical and sustainable approach to project management, means you will be able to not only step into a career in project management, but be a leader in the field. You will end your Master's with a detailed report on an independent research project with a dedicated expert supervisor. This is a fantastic example of your work, skills and knowledge to show employers after you graduate. Our graduates typically find work in consultancy and employed work both in the UK and globally. You will be well placed to either start you own business, or work in companies such as Deloitte, JP Morgan & Chase, BP and Huawei as examples of businesses many of our graduates have worked in. Whatever your goals are in business, our MSc Strategic Project Management programme is a great first step to get there.
Modules
This programme consists of 10 compulsory modules in Stage 1 with Stage 2 finishing with a piece of project management-related research. The MSc Strategic Project Management programme is available with an optional industrial placement, which will require you to complete the Industrial Placement Report. 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: Corporate Strategy and Performance Measurement (15 credits) Agile Project Management (15 credits) Leadership and Change Management (15 credits) Research Methods and Consulting Skills (15 credits) Consultancy and Evaluation Skills in Practice(15 credits) Programme and Project Management (15 credits) Project Benefits Management (15 credits) Project Management Office (15 credits) Strategic Portfolio Management (15 credits) Project Risk Management (15 credits) Stage 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Research Project (30 credits)
Assessment method
Your progress on this course is assessed through a variety of means, including written examinations, essays, presentations, reports and projects. Students wishing to undertake the optional industrial placement will be required to successfully complete all Stage 1 modules. The Industrial Placement is assessed by completion of the Industrial Placement Report.
How to apply
International applicants
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. 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. For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages. Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.
Entry requirements
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Kent
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Canterbury
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Course contact details
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