Project Management

he MSc Project Management course has been designed to provide students with the specialist knowledge needed to successfully plan, implement and manage projects.

You will develop a broad comprehension of the most important concepts in project management, from a practical and strategic perspective. You will understand the risk involved with running projects and how to overcome them, therefore building your decision-making skills. The 12-month programme will cover important topics including project development, managing risk and opportunities, handling project finances and how to manage people and organisations.

With a core focus on employability, this course will ensure students obtain the critical skills to become a first-rate project manager, making them a highly sought-after candidate for organisations.

IBM Design Thinking 

As part of your study you will gain free access to the IBM Enterprise Design Thinking digital Practitioner course (2.5 hours) and on successful completion learners become badged Enterprise Design Thinkers.

Benefits include:

• Learners can share their badge on LinkedIn and broadcast their skill to future employers

• Access to the course Toolkit with over 20 activities and resources designed for daily practice

Accreditations and rankings

The University of Law is the UK's longest-established specialist provider of legal and business education with an employability rate of 97%*. This institute has over 100 years of experience supporting students to build successful careers.

*97% of full-time LPC students that graduated in summer 2014 and 2015 were in employment within nine months.

Who is the programme for?

This course is ideal for anyone who has graduated in business, computing or engineering and are looking to pursue, advance or switch to a career in project management.

How will you learn?

This course is delivered in an interactive way with a real-world focus. Learning will take place both in and outside the classroom environment. Face-to-face learning will be supported by a wealth of online resources, including case studies, simulations, learning videos, reading materials and online testing and feedback.

The programme consists of three workshop contact hours each week per 30 credit module and two workshop contact hours each week for 15 credit modules to promote group interaction and facilitate personal support to individuals.

Career direction

Upon completion of this course, students will have the necessary skills and knowledge to consider careers as project or programme managers, directors in engineering projects, or working as operation directors.

Additionally, students who graduate from this degree may consider pursuing further studies with professional qualifications or a PhD.

Career development centre

Our dedicated Career Development Centre will help students fulfill their career goals through a variety of specialised services, and establishes long-lasting relationships with alumni and employers.

Our goals

- Assist students in making connections between their academic experience and chosen career path

- Offer career-related educational opportunities which help students establish career plans and increase their professional and personal development

- Work with alumni to enhance interactions among former and current students for the purpose of career exploration

- Strengthens and expands relationships with employers

- Builds strategic partnerships with local company associations and organises networking events for companies and students at GISMA.

Flexible payments

GISMA offers flexible payment plans that allow you to spread the costs of your programme fees across six instalments. 

In addition, you can opt for monthly instalments. Discounts are available. A deposit of €2,000.00 is required to start.

By the end of the course, students will have acquired the necessary skills to manage large, complex projects across multi-faceted supply chains. You will develop a broad comprehension of most important concepts in project management with a strategic perspective in a global context.

Students will study for one year, divided into two semesters of 10 weeks. Semester 2 is for the dissertation module (60 credits).

This year will consist of the following core modules:

• Project Planning and Execution
• Product Management
• Programme Management 
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Plus:

• Professional Development (Non-Credit Bearing)
• Business Project (60)

Qualifications
You must have a second class UK honours degree or an equivalent qualification.

2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.

International requirements - an English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

If you have previously studied a qualification or a module(s) within a qualification which you believe may be considered for an exemption, a non-standard application route is also available. For more information and details on the non-standard application process please contact us. 

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Tuition fee - €16,000

For applications submitted at least 8 weeks before orientation date the university offers Early bird discount of up to 20%*

GISMA offers flexible payment plans that allow you to spread the costs of your programme fees in up to six instalments. A refundable* deposit of €2,000 is required to secure your place, and the remainder of the tuition fee is to be paid after the start of programme in accordance with your payment schedule.

You will be eligible for a discount of 5% off the total fee if the payment of the entire tuition fee is completed before the first instalment due date.

Career direction

Project managers are an important part of every business and are highly valuable due to the many skills they must have in order to be successful.

In addition to self-employment and/or consultancy, you will also be able to apply for the following roles:

• Project Director
• Project Executive
• Technical Project Manager
• Technical Project Lead
• Business Project Lead
• Programme Manager

Graduates from this degree are now Senior Project Managers, Chief Specialists and Project Control Officers working in a range of sectors including:

• Engineering, project management
• Operations and construction
• Project delivery
• Specialised power equipment
• Railway infrastructure
• Government Administrations