MSc Project Management at Loughborough University

Master the commercial and human sides of project management and apply your skills to real-world challenges. Gain the advanced knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career in project management or consultancy with this one-year master’s programme taught by purpose-driven experts in the field. The MSc in Project Management blends a strong theoretical foundation with the flexibility to tailor your learning pathway towards either the commercial or behavioural management of projects.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme offers an in-depth understanding of project management across dynamic organisational environments, with a strong emphasis on current issues in cross-cultural and global contexts. Compulsory modules: Behavioural Project Management, Fundamentals of Project Management, Applied Systems Thinking, People, Organisation and Leadership, Project Governance, Risks and Stakeholder Engagement, Contemporary Supply Chain Management Topics, Strategic Management of Project-based Organisations, Consultancy Project.

Career pathways

The programme will prepare you to gain industry-recognised certifications and micro-credentials to further enhance your CV and employability. For example, you might pursue certifications offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or the APM Project Professional Qualification (APM PPQ) offered by the Association for Project Management (APM).

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