Professional Studies in Project Management

Course Objectives

The overall aim of the course is to enable students to improve their knowledge and understanding of business environment and apply this knowledge within their organisations.

The course provides a balanced mix of teaching the project management fundamentals and providing ability in practice through experiential learning (learning by doing). At all stages, students' understanding and development of skills in practice provide the focus for teaching and assessment. The course is available full-time and part-time, so the students can study as much or as little as their work commitments allow. Students who complete the entire modules in Year 1 will be awarded Professional Certificate in Project management and those that complete Year 2 will be awarded Professional Diploma in Project management whereas those completing Year 3 will be awarded Professional Advanced Diploma in Project management.

Entry Requirements

* Candidates are required to have passed 4 GCSE levels, HND or any professional qualification
* Or at least 3 years work experience in project management field

Core Modules
Professional Certificate Level - Year 1

1. Introduction to Project Management PM101
2. Introduction to Project Planning PM102
3. Business Communications PM103
4. Organisational Behaviour PM104
5. Business Environment PM105

Professional Diploma Level - Year 2

1. Principles of Project Management PM201
2. Strategic Contexts of Projects PM202
3. Organisational Designs for Project PM203
4. Managerial Communications PM204
5. Research Awareness PM205
6. Managing Project Across Cultures PM206

Professional Advanced Diploma Level - Year 3

1. Interpersonal Dynamics in the Management of Projects PM301
2. Project Operations PM302
3. New Prospects in Project Management PM303
4. Risk Management PM304
5. Work Project Report (15, 000 words) PM305

Assessment

Assessment is a combination of written examination and continuous individual and group assessments.

This course is accredited by ASET.