MSc in Project Management

Course details

Project management impacts directly on the growth and advancement of most modern organisations and is a much-sought-after qualification. Our Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is a specialized programme that enables students to develop an advanced understanding of concepts, approaches and tools relevant to the field of project management in the 21st Century.

The programme enhances the capacity of managers to improve production and service delivery thereby contributing to organisational effectiveness. The programme also provides for the attainment of quantitative skills in Project Finance and Project Management.

Programme Structure

This program consists of 6 compulsory units which are equal to a total of 120 credits.

Module: ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

• Harvard Referencing Style Guide

• How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

• Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

• Official Title Pages - MSCA&F

Module: PLANNING, CONTROLLING AND LEADING A PROJECT

This unit seeks to acquaint learners with the intricacies of project development and management. It will also familiarize them with the obstacles encountered in project management within the worldwide business landscape. The objective is to encourage critical thinking regarding project management, viewing it as intricate, process-driven cultural systems that evolve through collaborative team endeavors. Given the growing prevalence of project development and management within companies, grasping effective project management is paramount. Participants will gain insights into the duties and accountabilities of team members involved in projects. Diverse levels of managerial competencies will be explored, with particular attention to elements contributing to success, as well as the facets of monitoring and control.

• Principles and Concepts in Project Management - N

• Roles and Responsibilities of a Project Manager - N

• Understanding Project Management Roles and Leadership

• Project Feasibility and Risk Management - N

• Project Financing Options - N

• Project Cost Estimation - N

• Project Management Methodologies - N

• Planning and Scheduling Effective Projects - Part 1 - N

• Planning and Scheduling Effective Projects - Part 2 - N

• Planning and Scheduling Effective Projects - Part 3 - N

• Planning and Scheduling Effective Projects - Part 4 - N

• Project Communication Plan - N

• Monitoring and Controlling Mechanism in Project Management - N

• Project Documentation and Quality Control Mechanisms - N

• Conflict and Crisis Management in Projects - N

• Closing and Reviewing Projects - N

• Planning Controlling and Leading Projects

Module: PROCUREMENT RISK AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

The objective of this unit is to empower students with a grasp of fundamental procurement principles, emphasizing the significance of recognizing and effectively handling procurement and contract management risks. Additionally, learners will cultivate a discerning comprehension of diverse legislative structures relevant to procurement while exploring methodologies for evaluating risk within the procurement domain.

• E-Procurement In Project Management - N

• Procurement and contract management - N

• Project procurement legislative framework - N

• Project Procurement Risk Management - N

• Procurement Risk and Contract Management

Module: ADVANCED PROJECT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

The objective of this unit is to enable learners to grasp the principles of portfolio management and its related attributes. We will also delve into the significance of establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) and explore the steps involved in creating a proficient PMO. Additionally, the unit will entail an exploration of the supply chain ecosystem and an evaluation of suitable IT frameworks for managing logistics and addressing supply chain intricacies.

• Project Portfolio Management - N

• Understanding Project Management Office - N

• Concepts in Global Supply Chain Ecosystem - N

• Framework For Global Supply Chain Ecosystem - N

• Understanding the Role of Information Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain - N

• Advanced Project and Logistics Management

Module: OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGERS

The objective of this unit is to foster a critical comprehension of overseeing operations and information systems in the context of projects. We will delve into the connections between various functional areas, while also assessing the impact of current variables. You'll have the opportunity to investigate corporate strategy concerning the ability to strategize for products, and to assess the importance of managing inventory through information systems and inventory schedules.

• Role of Operations in Business Management - N

• Strategic Capacity Planning in Project Management - N

• Effective Inventory Management - N

• Introduction to Scheduling In Supply Chain Operations - N

• Project Quality Management System - N

• Operations and Information Management for Project Managers

Module: ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS

The objective of this unit is to provide learners with the practical, technical, and methodological abilities necessary to carry out independent research for their research project and the broader field of management. This acknowledges the importance of cultivating both specific and universal research skills. These encompass comprehending the research design process, familiarity with diverse research methods employed in business and management studies, and a profound understanding of the ethical and societal ramifications associated with engaging in substantial research endeavors.

• Research Philosophies and Principles

• VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

• Selecting a Research Topic

• Searching and Reviewing Literature

• VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

• Developing conceptual Framework

• PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

• Research Strategy and Design

• Research Methods I

• Research Methods II

• PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

• Research Methods: Data Analysis

• Research Proposal and Writing Up

• Research Ethics

• QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

Accreditation

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