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Home Courses Postgraduate Business & Management degree

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Study level

Postgraduate

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Master's

Full time

1 year

Part time

1 year+

Location

Online

Course Overview

Want to accelerate your career in project management? Or perhaps you’re looking to start a new role in this exciting field? Designed for anyone who wants to fast-track their career, this project management course will provide you with the knowledge needed to excel in the project management sector, giving you employment opportunities across a range of industries and with a genuinely international outlook.

Arden’s project management degree enables you to take on greater challenges in project management and increase your competitive edge in the eyes of employers. On the course, you’ll develop strategic project management skills that are highly sought after in sectors across the world – from project analytics to data handling and decision making.

To ensure that our students have the most up to date learning experience, we’ve redesigned and updated the syllabus of the fully online version of this degree, which is available to students worldwide here. This updated course will be rolled out to our blended learning students later in 2021.

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APM accredited

This course is accredited by The Association for Project Management (APM) so you’ll leave with a degree that is recognised in both academic and professional fields.

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Course details and modules

Our project management degree will provide you with the knowledge and confidence required to execute large scale global projects. You’ll become a forward-thinking project manager who understands the importance of data metrics in project analysis and future planning. Each of our postgraduate level modules are informed by professional and academic expertise, helping you to become better equipped to lead and manage high-level projects.

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Core modules (20 credits each)

Management of traditional projects
Project analytics
Agile methodologies in the digital business environment
Project management tools and techniques
Developing people, leadership, and capabilities.

Elective, choose one (20 credits)

Managing cloud-based business solutions
Acquisition, conversion & retention strategies
Managing customer and user experience
Analysing big data

Final project (60 credits)

Digital business transformation project

*The order and availability of the optional modules within each level may vary depending on intake and subject to demand.

How do we assess you?

The assessment strategy centres on a strong alignment with real world project management issues and embraces a range of group and individual based assessment types including:

Reflective analyses
Portfolio development
Work products
Narrated presentations
Case study reports
Risk assessments
Proposals for agile implementation
Digital business transformation project (as above)

Students are expected to apply knowledge and theory explored in the modules and produce assessments that simultaneously focus on real business situations and demonstrate the high levels of critical and diagnostic thinking required to meet the standards of a Level 7 business qualification.

The programme culminates in the submission of the independent study assessment (Business Transformation Project) that builds upon content examined in the other modules and requires students to develop a digital transformation project plan.

Entry requirements

At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn't a clear pathway to this degree - we are more than happy to discuss your application.

What do you need to study with us?

Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can join us, wherever you are.

That's why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.

With this one tool, you'll be able to access information, advice, support, learning materials and our online library, as well as create assignments, keep notes, and collaborate with other students effectively.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for this MSc project management course at Arden University, you must normally have:

A UK Honours Degree at a minimum of second class (2.2) or equivalent

Some students decide to join us straight after they complete their undergraduate studies. For those joining us after time in the workplace, we recommend five years of experience as a manager of people or projects.

English Proficiency

IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent
Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English; a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted

We also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide an English Proficiency letter. More information on this can be found here.

We are happy to consider an application from you if you can show us you have the motivation to study this project management degree.

Course fees and funding

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Meet the faculty

Here at Arden University we strive to provide a fresh and unique approach to your business and management education. With ideas and experiences taken from employers and thought leaders across the world, we give you the opportunity to put proven business skills and techniques into practice during your studies. I look forward to welcoming you to the Arden University family.

Dilshad Sheikh

Dean of the Faculty of Business

Career prospects

Project management expertise is required in nearly every business and in every sector, so your future career opportunities are almost limitless. This master’s degree will give you the skills you need to demonstrate senior-level project management expertise, greatly enhancing your employability in the eyes of global organisations. Wherever you want to take your career next, you’ll have the knowledge to achieve your ambitions to the fullest.

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What will a master’s in project management do for my career?

Our master’s in project management has been designed with industry in mind and is updated regularly to ensure the experience and skills that you gain can be applied to the workplace when you graduate. You’ll get the skills required to be an efficient, digitally savvy, and agile project manager. Because we focus on the practical application of what you learn, you’ll find that this knowledge and expertise is valuable to a range of different roles. Whilst studying, you’ll:

Gain critical and detailed analysis of the theory and practice relating to the role of project management within organisations.
Practice management theory related to project management within a global context.
Tackle data metrics and analysis from real life business scenarios and use data analytics to drive project management decisions and processes.
Complete a detailed piece of research relating to a project management issue.
Explore sustainability and business ethics.
Apply knowledge of project management theory and models to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to improve business and management practice
Utilise a stimulating online academic environment, which is based upon the values of academic openness and critical appraisal.
Develop a variety of transferable skills suited to an extensive range of project management roles

What can I do after Arden University?

This course will help you develop the right skills and knowledge to accelerate your career to a senior leadership role. Whether you want to join an already established business, start your own company or become a consultant, this degree can give you everything you need to explore any avenue. Some roles you might want to consider are:

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

Industry skills

Association for Project Management (APM)

The Association for Project Management (APM) is a body committed to developing and promoting project management excellence. The organisation is the only chartered body for the profession, and has more than 30,000 members and over 500 organisations participating in its partnership programmes.

Arden’s MSc Project Management is accredited by the APM, which means you’ll graduate with a certificate that recognises your knowledge in both academic and professional circles. The APM is also your gateway to discovering further training opportunities in project management, as well as networking and employment opportunities.

Study options

This course is available to students as a fully online programme, which gives you the convenience of being able to study from anywhere worldwide.

As a mature student the key factors that I wanted when deciding which university was best for me was quality content, a flexible learning schedule, and programme accreditation. During my research I found that Arden really stood out, and I could study without having to give up my job.

Abdulrahaman Usman

Master of Business Administration

Online learning

How does it work?

Studying this course online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.

Our online students study their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and online library (which when used along with our supplementary library, Perlego, gives you access to almost half a million books and journals – yours for free while you study with us).

ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have you Kindle handy.

Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through our Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We’ve even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.

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