PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The Master of Science Project Management – Online can be studied full time over a 12 month period or part time over a 21 month period providing flexibility around your commitments.
The course is designed specifically to focus on the key aspects and knowledge required for effective project management within a variety of organisations and sectors. If you thrive on taking control and leading a project to ensure that everything is synchronised, then this course is a great way to further develop your skills and qualify you for a position in an organisation or to start your own business as a freelance project manager.
STAGE ONE
Level 7 Diploma in Project Management (120 Credits)
COURSE OVERVIEW
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma Project Management qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers responsible for projects and provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage business projects within a complex and ever-changing environment.
This qualification will develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, programme and portfolio management and facilitate the essential skills and competences necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects, programmes and portfolios.
Awarding Body
OTHM/ATHE
STAGE TWO
MSc Project Management (60 Credits)
COURSE OVERVIEW
The MSc Project Management final stage top-up programme is offered to students who already possess the Level 7 Diploma in Project Management.
The top-up programme allows you to achieve an MSc Project Management qualification in up to six months, so it is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
- Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
- Learners must be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course
For MSc Programme:
- Learners need to possess relevant OTHM level 7 diploma (120 credits) qualification
- Learners must also have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience at graduate level, in either a managerial or professional capacity which may include voluntary work, placements, internships, project management etc.
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page in this website.
MANDATORY UNITS
- Planning, Controlling and Leading a Project (30 credits)
- Procurement Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)
- Advanced Project and Logistics Management (20 credits)
- Operations and Information Management for Project Managers (20 credits)
- Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
DURATION AND DELIVERY
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.
The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.
The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.
AWARDING UNIVERSITIES
University of Chichester
COST OF PROGRAMME
£5,450