MSc Project Management

Module 1: Procurement, Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)

Legal, financial, and strategic dimensions of high-value procurement
Scenario-based evaluation of procurement methods and partnership dynamics
Risk mitigation strategies and contract governance
Negotiation, critical judgment, and protecting organisational interests
Delivering robust, legally sound project outcomes

Module 2: Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chains (30 credits)

Sustainability theories and global value network analysis
Carbon literacy, circular economy, and green procurement
Responsible business models and ethical sourcing
International compliance and project logistics frameworks
Designing supply chains for long-term value and resilience

Module 3: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)

Scope planning, resource allocation, and team leadership
Stakeholder engagement and complex project governance
Industry-standard collaborative platforms and delivery methodologies
Carbon literacy and responsible deployment strategies
Holistic project execution: from initiation to value realisation

Module 4: Project Operations and Business Analytics (30 credits)

Bridging technical proficiency and systems thinking
Inventory management, capacity planning, and performance analytics
Process optimisation and continuous improvement
Data visualisation tools to identify trends, root causes, and strategic insight
Data-driven decision-making for project agility

Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)

Independent, business-focused research project
Tackle a complex project management challenge: methodology effectiveness, risk governance, or strategic alignment
Synthesis of project, programme, and portfolio knowledge gained throughout the programme
Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance