MSc Global Project Management

Postgraduate

In Colchester

£ 10,200 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    1 Year

About the course
What skills do you need to manage projects effectively and efficiently in different cultures and societies? How can you apply these skills to manage multiple, global projects across fields as diverse as marketing, operations and supply chains
Project management is the discipline of organising resources to complete projects within defined time, cost and quality constraints, with acceptable levels of risk

Major global projects require professionals with integrated skills, who can operate in a variety of cultural and socio-economic settings around the world


This course uses innovative teaching methods, such as group work and applied projects, to develop the leadership, communication and problem solving skills necessary to successfully manage international projects

You also have the option to complete a comprehensive business plan instead of a dissertation


MSc Global Project Management is aimed at students who may not have studied business at undergraduate level


You cover topics such as:
project management
programme management
supply chain management
operations management
management of international marketing projects
product development
You study at Essex Business School, an international community of academics and students from more than 40 countries

We’re ranked in the UK top 20 by the Chartered Association of Business Schools and in the UK’s top 25 for research excellence (REF 2014)

Our research expertise ensures our Masters courses use the latest real-world thinking to help you tackle the challenges of today’s fast-paced business environment

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Global
  • Project
  • International
  • IT Project Management
  • Project Management
  • Supply
  • Marketing
  • Teaching
  • Business Plan
  • International Marketing
  • School
  • Communication Training
  • Business School
  • Product Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Business Environment
  • Operations Management
  • Leadership

Course programme

Example structure
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. The combination of compulsory and optional modules means our courses help you develop extensive knowledge in your chosen discipline, whilst providing plenty of freedom to pursue your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core and optional module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are, in many instances, just a selection of those available. Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current postgraduate students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Global Project and Product Development
Comprehensive Business Plan (optional)
Global Supply Chain and Operations Management
International Marketing Strategy and Planning
Managerial Economics
Research Methods
The International Business Environment (optional)
International Business and Strategy (optional)
Innovation Management (optional)
Teaching
We develop your leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to make you more employable:
shape your own degree by choosing from a selection of optional modules
learn through group working and applied projects
take part in the Essex Business School open seminar series and hear from world-respected lecturers
research takes centre stage in our curriculum, so you graduate ready to tackle current entrepreneurial issues
Assessment
Regular assessment is by coursework, presentations, case studies, group work, tests and examinations
Dissertation
You submit a 15,000 word dissertation or a comprehensive business plan
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Additional information

You may be able to take advantage of our Masters scholarships and discounts, including tailored awards for international applicants Postgraduate loans for Masters courses are now available from the Student Loans Company, worth up to £10,000, for students from the UK and EU “I like that this course looks at operational management and supply chains, which I think a lot of business schools neglect I’m learning a lot about project and product development, marketing and economics, which I know will benefit my career ” Ernest Nyarko, Msc Global Project Management Our expert staff You’re taught by expert staff with strong academic and industry backgrounds and expertise in: business ethics and corporate social responsibility; organisation studies; leadership and strategy; finance and banking; risk management; and international management Our lecturers tackle the challenges currently being faced by commercial organisations, public sector bodies and the third sector, applying social science theories to real-world issues Specialist facilities You study at our Southend Campus, in the heart of the seaside town of Southend-on-Sea Our town centre campus is located near London in the Thames Gateway, one of the UK’s priority areas for economic growth and offering fantastic internship and networking opportunities for students You’ll have use of The Forum, with superb IT facilities and group working areas As well as excellent educational facilities and opportunities to improve your study skills, you can take advantage of the town’s vibrant social life You are a short walk from a host of bars, restaurants and shops, as well as all of the excitement of the seafront, including a theme park, aquarium and award-winning beaches The Hive Enterprise Centre is located close to Campus, providing access to networking events and business meetups that offer finance and marketing support for startups Your future As well as equipping you with...

MSc Global Project Management

£ 10,200 + VAT