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Master of Science in Project Management

Programme outline
OurgeneraltrackinProjectManagement,alongwith ourspecialisationtracksinOil&GasandConstruction &Infrastructure,aredesignedtomeetthestandardsof globallyrecognisedgoverningbodies. Youwillthereforegainanunderstandingofallfundamentalprojectmanagementdisciplinesandphases, andlearnhowtoapplytheminwidelydifferingworkingenvironments The six core modules for all three programmes cover core subjects such as Planning and Budgeting, Execution and Control, Contracts and Procurement, andSustainability.Theremainingspecialisationmodulesandelectivemodulesyoumustchoosefromwill differdependingonyourprogrammeofchoice.Please seethetableonpage3formoredetails. Crucially, you will also be introduced to areas such as Organisational and Behavioural Management. An understanding of organisations, people and cultures is crucial in the todays multicultural workplace, and essentialtosuccessfulprojectmanagement. Youwillcompleteyourqualificationwithanoriginal dissertation.Youshouldgraduatewiththeknowledge andexpertisenecessarytocarryoutprojectmanage-

General Track:
MScinProjectManagement

Specialisation tracks:
Oil&Gas ConstructionandInfrastructure

The general track in MSc in Project Management provides the skills necessary to become an executive Project Manager, to lead and deliver advanced and effective project management, along with a valuable academic qualification. It does so at a time when companies and organisations are increasingly focused on the short- and long-term benefits of high quality project management. Upon completion of the course you will be in an excellent position to exploit a full range of pan-regional and multisectoral opportunities in project management.

mentdesign,planning,executionanddeliveryontime andonbudget. Moreover,youwillhaveathoroughgroundinginall currentprojectmethodologies.Thiswillopenupflexiblecareerstructuresinseniorexecutivemanagement that transcend sectors and regions, enabling you to practice effective project management in all professionalenvironments.

andthechangingexternalcontextisalsoexploredin thisprogramme.

Programme structure
Each programme is comprised of two preparatory modules,sixcoremodules,andthendiffersdependingonyourprogrammeofchoice.Ifyouoptforthe generaltrackthenyouchoosetwoelectivemodules. Ifyouoptforeitherspecialisation,apredefinedchoice oftwospecialisationmodulesmakesuptheremainder ofyourstudy.Youwillcompleteyourdegreewithan originaldissertation(foratotalof180creditpoints). You will follow two non-credit bearing modules (Student Readiness Orientation and Foundations for AcademicSuccess)thatwillprepareyouforyouronline learningexperience.Formoreinformationaboutthese requiredpreparatorymodulesrefertotheCentrefor StudentSuccessdocument. Thefirstmodulewillbenineweeksinlength(twohalf weeksandsevenfullweeks).Eachsubsequentmodulelastseightweeks.Youtakeonemoduleatatime in order to study a specific subject in-depth without distractions. Core modules

Specialisation tracks
Oil & Gas OurspecialisationtrackinOil&Gasisdesignedtomeet thestandardsofgloballyrecognisedgoverningbodies.Youwillthereforegainanunderstandingofthe fundamentalsforprojectmanagementandlearnhow toapplythemindiverseworkingenvironments.You will also gain a thorough grounding across a variety of project management methodologies and you will thenspecialisebystudyingEconomicsofOil,Gasand Energy,andManagingEnergySources.Thiswillopen upflexiblecareerstructuresinseniorexecutivemanagementwithintheoilandgasenvironment. Construction & Infrastructure Our specialisation track in Construction and Infrastructureprovidesyouwitharefinedskill-setto leadandmanagelargecontemporaryconstructionand public complex infrastructure development projects. Youwillbeprovidedwithmodernadvancedtoolsfor managingrisk,allocatingappropriatelevelsofresources, developing business opportunities and financing options,approachinghealth&safetyimplications,consideringnationalsecurityissues,establishingcommunicationsprotocols,integratingenvironmentalsupply chainlogistics,andothercontractualobligationsinto projectmanagementplans.Projectmanagementimplicationsassociatedwiththetechnical,organisational, financial,andgovernmentalaspectsoflargeprojects

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Core modules Introduction to Project Management Planning and Budgeting with Risk Execution and Control with Risk Organisation and Behavioural Management Contracts and Procurement Sustainability, Programme and Portfolio Management Specialisation/Elective modules Total Quality Management Operations Modelling and Simulation Project Management Application: Construction Strategic Operations Management Business Process Management and Systems Economics of Oil, Gas and Energy Managing Energy Sources Project Management Application: Construction Integrated Infrastructure Management choose 2

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B usinessProcessManagementandSystems EconomicsofOil,GasandEnergy M anagingEnergySources I ntegratedInfrastructureManagement

Core Modules
Introduction to Project Management Aim: To provide an understanding of the main phases in a projects lifecycle, and the role/requirements of project management in those phases. This module will introduce you to all the processes, tools,methodsandfactorsthancanimpactandinfluenceprojectsuccess.Thiswillinvolveboththeoretical andpracticalperspectivesasyouevaluatealternative strategieswithregardtoobjectivessuchasschedule, milestones,budget,qualityandresources.Youwillalso analyse and evaluate current approaches to project management, and apply planning, monitoring and riskmanagementtechniquestoachosenprojectapplicationarea. Planning and Budgeting with Risk

Specialisation modules Oil & Gas (students must choose both modules) - conomicsofOil,GasandEnergy E - anagingEnergySources M Specialisation modules Construction & Infrastructure (students must choose both modules) - rojectManagementApplication:Construction P - ntegratedInfrastructureManagement I Dissertation (all programmes) The culmination of your programme, this written projectdemonstratesyourmasteryandintegrationof allyourpreviouslearning.ThedissertationisthecornerstoneoftheUKuniversitysystem.Itisanoriginal, scholarlyworkthatappliesyournewknowledgeand experience and allows you to prove your mastery of thetechniquesyouhavestudied. Studentschoosetheirdissertationtopicinconjunction withtheirPersonalDissertationAdvisor,anacademic supervisor who will provide support throughout the studyandwritingprocess.Itisexpectedthattheprimaryfocusofyourdissertationberelevanttoatopic inthefieldofprojectmanagement. Programme duration Theprogrammeis30monthsindurationbasedonthe recommendedstudyschedule.Shouldstudentsneedto altertheirstudypathduetoworkorfamilycommitmentstheycandosoinconsultationwithaStudent SupportManager.

Aim: To enable the understanding and application of techniques necessary to plan, monitor and control projects. Youwillbeintroducedtoalltheissuesinvolvedinplanningandevaluatingrevenueexpenditure.Topicswill includeanalyzingtimeandcostestimates,understandingtheimportanceofmanagingprojectchange,and establishingeffectivecommunicationsystems.Youwill alsolearnhowtoimplementqualitycontrolprocesses anddevelopadocumentedandcomprehensiveproject plan. Execution and Control with Risk Aim: Learn how to put a plan into practice, while establishing monitoring and control structures. You will learn how to implement a project plan by authorising the execution of the activities required toproduceprojectdeliverables.Thiswillincorporate reporting, analysis and progress measurement; recognizing and responding to risk events and issues; communicatingwithteammembersandstakeholders; acceptanceofdeliverablesandadministrativeandfinancialclosure.

Organisation and Behavioural Management Aim: To provide the understanding necessary to manage projects within company organisations, and to develop, lead and manage project teams. Thismoduleequipsyoutoenableandsupportproject teammemberssothattheyareabletodotheirjobto themaximumoftheirability,andinlinewithcostsand timings.Thiswillinvolveassessingtheuseoftoolsand techniquestohelpwithleadershipandpersonaldevelopment;managingconflictsituationstominimisethe impactonprojectprogress;usingtoolsandtechniques tooptimiseteamperformance. Contracts and Procurement Aim: To introduce the nature and importance of contracts and procurement within project management. Procurement and contracts are integral to successful projectmanagement.Thismodulewillteachyouhow to approach all the key issues with regard to short- andlong-termcontracts,andsmallandlargecontracts. Topics covered include the examination of procurement strategies, responsiveness, and supplier-client relationships.Youwillalsoexaminetendering,bidding and order management processes, as well as all the relevantlegalandcommercialimplications. Sustainability, Programme and Portfolio Management Aim: To provide an understanding of how to manage multiple projects, taking into account sustainability across a number of factors. Thismodulewillintroduceyoutothenatureandimportanceofconceptsthatgobeyondthetwinimperativesoftimeand(financial)cost.Specifictopicsinclude sustainabilityintermsofsocialequity,economicefficiencyandenvironmentalperformance;projectmanagement life cycles; resource management; change management.Youwilllearnhowtoassessandevaluatetheperformanceofmultipleprojects,andhowto applyarangeoftoolsandtechniqueswhenmanaging productportfolios.

Specialisation Modules Oil & Gas


Economics of Oil, Gas and Energy Aim: To acquire intricate knowledge of the oil, gas and energy industries, along with its myriad analysis tools, and be introduced to the economic principles, concepts and practices associated with International Petroleum and other Energy markets. Economic concepts, tools, definitions and acceptable practicesoftheinternationalenergymarketswillbe fullyunderstooduponcompletionofthisprogramme. Youwillacquiretheaptitudetoanalyseeconomicmarketsandaddvaluetotheenergysectorthroughthe applicationofanalysistoolsfordecisionmaking.The introductionofindustryrelatedtopicssuchasproduct streamforecasting,riskanduncertainty,capitalbudgetingandtheeconomicanalysisofoperationswillbe idealassetsforthoseseekingcareeradvancementopportunitiesintheoil,gasandenergyindustries. Managing Energy Sources Aim: To introduce the framework, concepts and principles associated with managing international energy markets. Thismodulewillallowyoutocomprehendthefossil fuelandrenewableenergyresourceaspectsofenergy marketsthroughtheapplicationofmodelsandmethodologies.Supplyandcostcurves,linearprogramming toidentifyconsumptionsourceandenergytranspirationareintegraltopicsthatwillbewellcoveredinthis modulefromamanagerialperspective.Youranalytic skillswillprogressandyourknowledgeofenergymarketstructuresandenergypolicywilldevelopconsiderablythroughoutyoureightweekstudy.

Specialisation Modules Construction & Infrastructure

Elective Modules General track


Total Quality Management

Project Management Application: Construction Aim: To provide a thorough examination of the construction sector from a project management perspective with emphasis on the construction project life cycle and construction market factors. Your newly attained proficiency to manage risk and understand resource management, health & safety, supplychainlogisticsandcontractualimplicationswill dulyprepareyoufortherigoursofmanagingconstructionprojects.Youwillgainanin-depthunderstanding oftheprocess,natureandmarketfactorsthatimpact contemporary construction projects and identify the practical and commercial aspects in the project life cycle.Currentandrecentdevelopmentswithinthesectorwillbeexploredandthefundamentalsofconstructionbusinessdecisionswillbeanalysed. Integrated Infrastructure Management Aim: To introduce the concepts and practices associated with Infrastructure Management and assess the methods, tools and techniques necessary for effective civil infrastructure portfolio management. Your understanding of how infrastructure projects interact with society and the environment will develop considerably upon completion of this module. Complexchallengesinvolvedinmanaginglargepublic infrastructuresystemsinthe21stcenturywillbeinvestigatedwhilesubjectmatterssuchasfinancialsustainability,environmentalimpactfactorsandmanagement approaches are explored. You will evaluate the role and technical constraints of governmental agencies andotherstakeholdergroups,andlearnhowtobalancetheneedforsecuringvitalinfrastructureandprovidingcosteffectiveservicesforthepublic.

Aim: To provide a thorough understanding of quality management and quality assurance tools. Youwillacquireanunderstandingofthemanagement aspectsofqualitydevelopmentandexaminetheapplications of quality assurance tools. You will study subject areas which include the role and function of Total Quality Management, acceptance sampling, the European Foundation for Quality Management excellence model and benchmarking, control charts, advanced quality planning, design of experiments, reliability definitions, problem solving tools, the impactofqualitymanagementoncustomerserviceand customer relationship management, and the quality standards set by the International Organisation for Standardisation(ISO). Operations Modelling and Simulation Aim: To provide an understanding of the role of modelling and simulation in the development of business processes. Thismodulefocusesonkeyelementsofmodellingand simulation,includinganalyticaltechniquesofsystems, statisticalaspectsofmodelling,systemdynamicsand valuechainandprocessmapping.Youwillbeexposed to a variety of commercially available tools and will learntounderstandarangeofanalyticalmethodsand theirapplication,thedynamicnatureofsystemsand theirbehaviouralcharacteristics,andhowrealsystem modulesaredeveloped,testedandvalidated. Strategic Operations Management Aim: To demonstrate operations strategies can deliver competitive advantage. You will study topics including the examination of modernbusinessdriversandcompetitiveperformance (timecompression,responsiveness,wasteelimination), the achievement of competitive advantage through

operations management, globalisation and supply chains,agilityandEfficientConsumerResponse,and operations performance measurement. Within each topic,youwillanalyseleading-edgeoperationalpractice. Business Process Management and Systems Aim: To help students to understand how enterprise systems and business information management functions are mapped within supply chain management functions, and into e-business networks. YouwillexplorethewidevarietyoftheoriesandsystemsthatcanbetermedBusinessProcessManagement Systems. This covers areas such as quality control, IT andmanagementtheories.Promisingtechnologiesfor nextgeneratione-businessandenterprisesystemswill beparticularlydiscussedandpracticaltoolsusedinenterprises,e.g.SAP,Oracle,willbedemonstrated.There will be an emphasis on the integration of software techniques and relationship to building an interface thatbusinessmanagerscanuse. Project Management Application: Construction Aim: To provide a thorough examination of the construction sector from a project management perspective with emphasis on the construction project life cycle and construction market factors. Your newly attained proficiency to manage risk and understand resource management, health & safety, supplychainlogisticsandcontractualimplicationswill dulyprepareyoufortherigoursofmanagingconstructionprojects.Youwillgainanin-depthunderstanding oftheprocess,natureandmarketfactorsthatimpact contemporary construction projects and identify the practical and commercial aspects in the project life cycle.Currentandrecentdevelopmentswithinthesectorwillbeexploredandthefundamentalsofconstructionbusinessdecisionswillbeanalysed.

Economics of Oil, Gas and Energy Aim: To acquire intricate knowledge of the oil, gas and energy industries, along with its myriad analysis tools, and be introduced to the economic principles, concepts and practices associated with International Petroleum and other Energy markets. Economic concepts, tools, definitions and acceptable practicesoftheinternationalenergymarketswillbe fullyunderstooduponcompletionofthisprogramme. Youwillacquiretheaptitudetoanalyseeconomicmarketsandaddvaluetotheenergysectorthroughthe applicationofanalysistoolsfordecisionmaking.The introductionofindustryrelatedtopicssuchasproduct streamforecasting,riskanduncertainty,capitalbudgetingandtheeconomicanalysisofoperationswillbe idealassetsforthoseseekingcareeradvancementopportunitiesintheoil,gasandenergyindustries. Managing Energy Sources Aim: To introduce the framework, concepts and principles associated with managing international energy markets. Thismodulewillallowyoutocomprehendthefossil fuelandrenewableenergyresourceaspectsofenergy marketsthroughtheapplicationofmodelsandmethodologies.Supplyandcostcurves,linearprogramming toidentifyconsumptionsourceandenergytranspirationareintegraltopicsthatwillbewellcoveredinthis modulefromamanagerialperspective.Youranalytic skillswillprogressandyourknowledgeofenergymarketstructuresandenergypolicywilldevelopconsiderablythroughoutyoureightweekstudy. Integrated Infrastructure Management Aim: To introduce the concepts and practices associated with Infrastructure Management and assess the methods, tools and techniques necessary for effective civil infrastructure portfolio management. Your understanding of how infrastructure projects interact with society and the environment will develop considerably upon completion of this module.

Complexchallengesinvolvedinmanaginglargepublic infrastructuresystemsinthe21stcenturywillbeinvestigatedwhilesubjectmatterssuchasfinancialsustainability,environmentalimpactfactorsandmanagement approachesareexplored.Youwillevaluatetheroleand technical constraints of governmental agencies and other stakeholder groups, and learn how to balance theneedforsecuringvitalinfrastructureandproviding costeffectiveservicesforthepublic.

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