Business Project Management MSc

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University of Huddersfield

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• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements You should hold an honours degree or equivalent professional qualification and preferably have some experience of working within a business environment.
• Academic title
  Business Project Management MSc
• Course description
  Introduction
  
  Project management has long been used and applied in the IT, construction and engineering fields. Over recent years there has been a growing awareness and appreciation of the use of project management techniques in a much wider range of business settings. This course provides an understanding of the application of project management and enables students and practising managers to develop, adapt and apply project management skills and techniques within any business setting.
  
  The course allows you to integrate project management skills with managerial and strategic knowledge in your chosen field. Named study routes currently include Environmental Management, Social Enterprises, International Business and e-Business.
  
  Course Structure
  
  This course has a flexible modular programme of study. Completion of the full MSc qualification requires the achievement of a programme of 180 master's-level credits. The course programme provides coverage and preparation for the Association of Project Management (APM) Body of Knowledge and with additional options allowing Prince 2 certification. According to your individual needs and circumstances, you may alternatively complete a reduced programme to provide for a Postgraduate diploma (105 credits) or postgraduate certificate (60 credits).
  
  All modules are 15 credits unless otherwise stated
  
  Core modules:
  
  -Introduction to Project Management
  
  -Project Appraisal, Risk and Financial Management
  
  -The Human Element of Project Management
  
  -Contemporary Issues in Project Management
  
  -Applied Business Project Management
  
  -Research Methods
  
  -Dissertation (60 credits)
  
  Option modules (select two from the following):
  
  -Social Enterprise Environment
  
  -Social Enterprise Planning
  
  -e-Business Environment
  
  -e-Business Strategy
  
  -Corporate Environmental Management
  
  -Principles of Environmental Management
  
  -International Business Environment
  
  -International Business Strategy

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