Course summary

Gain the advanced knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career in project management or consultancy with this one-year master’s programme taught by leading experts in the field. The MSc in Project Management blends a strong theoretical foundation with the flexibility to tailor your learning pathway towards either the commercial or behavioural management of projects. This newly developed master’s programme will equip you to understand and manage the strategic role of projects in organisations, particularly in the context of the evolving ‘project economy’. We live in a time where nearly everyone will eventually be involved in a project, whether by initiating it, contributing to its delivery, or benefiting from its outcomes. Effective project management is critical on a global scale, with the GDP of many countries fuelled through projects. Purpose-driven projects are being implemented to deal with huge challenges and transformations – from achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to meeting climate change and net zero targets. As a result, many organisations depend on successful projects run by knowledgeable and skilled project managers. This MSc offers a unique blend of academic rigour and practical experience, preparing you for a successful career in the management of projects, programmes and portfolios. You will learn how to define, develop and deliver projects that meet organisational strategic goals while advancing your career prospects through a hands-on consultancy project. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, you will be taught by leading experts across three academic departments at Loughborough University:

• Loughborough Business School

• School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

• Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering