Prepare for a professional role in the management of projects with a thorough understanding of both the technical requirements and interpersonal skills required.
Through our flagship MSc Management of Projects course, you will gain indispensable insight into the organisational and strategic aspects set to determine excellent outcomes for your projects.
Informed by insight into the organisational and strategic aspects of industries, this MSc equips you with a powerful blend of technical and soft skills.
Covering project planning and control, risk management, and sustainability in projects developments, this course prepares you for a successful career in project management across diverse sectors. Optional modules are also designed to allow you to tailor your expertise to your desired sector and area of interest.
Through this MSc, you will refine your technical abilities while developing essential teamwork, decision-making, and communication skills. Hands-on simulation exercises will also provide practical experience in managing both projects and people throughout a project lifecycle.
Course Duration 12 months (full-time)
Accreditation This course is listed by the Joint Board of Moderators as an Approved Further Learning Scheme for Chartered Engineers
Total Self-study Time Approximately 150 hours for a 15-credit module, depending on individual learning needs and preferences
Teaching Time Approximately 10-12 hours of contact time per week, based on two core units and two optional units
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS ARE AVAILABLE TO ME?
An MSc Management of Projects would suit:
- Aspiring project managers: This is the broadest MSc programme we deliver around management of projects within our discipline; high-performing graduates from engineering, science, business, economics, and management disciplines with an aspiration to work in project-oriented sectors are welcome to apply to this programme
- Early career professionals: Those already working in project-oriented sectors with relevant engineering, science, business, economics, and management disciplines
WHAT ROLES HAVE GRADUATES SECURED?
Consistently named one of the most sought-after universities by top UK employers (The Graduate Market, 2024), The University of Manchester prepares you to enter the industry ready to make a difference across a variety of sectors as you graduate from this highly regarded course.
Our recent graduates have gone to work for companies including:
- Arcadis
- Atkins
- CBRE
- EY
- IMS Research
- Mott Macdonald
- Network Rail
- Worleyparsons
and have gone into roles such as:
- Assistant Project Manager
- Civil Engineer
- Director
- Project Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Project Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
Dr Elika Aminian Academic Admissions Lead and Senior Lecturer
ACADEMIC'S VOICE
Rooted in the University of Manchester’s rich legacy of project management education and driven by innovative teaching, this programme responds to the growing global demand for managing project-based works across diverse industries, with particular emphasis on project finance, sustainability, information technology, and essential soft skills.
ALUMNI'S VOICE
Before pursuing my MSc in Management of Projects at The University of Manchester, I spent over six years in Ethiopia’s construction industry, working my way up from Junior Office Engineer to Senior Project Engineer at Yotek Construction PLC.
During this time, I played a pivotal role in major government academic projects worth over £48 million. My contributions included leading cost-saving initiatives, structural redesigns, and quality audits, all of which enhanced project efficiency and profitability.
Studying at Manchester was a transformative experience that expanded my focus from technical project delivery to a broader understanding of strategic management, stakeholder engagement, and global leadership. The program's practical casework, combined with advanced project management frameworks, helped me refine my skills in managing complex portfolios, developing innovative solutions, and preparing for leadership roles in a global context.
Today, I am in the final stages of establishing Romani Management Consulting PLC, where I plan to leverage the expertise gained from both my industry experience and my degree. As founder and CEO, I aim to guide clients in successfully delivering projects while driving organizational impact. My time at Manchester has been instrumental in providing me with the confidence, knowledge, and global outlook to embark on this exciting next step in my career.
Robel Gebregiorgis Hailu MSc Management of Projects Graduate, Class of 2024
Current role: CEO of Romani Management Consulting PLC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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