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Why choose the Graduate School of Business


Our business and management courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, student engagement, sense of community and organisation

Flexible courses designed to accommodate your work and life commitments with different entry points through the year

Accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) and aligned with the Principles of Responsible Management Education’s (PRME) sustainable development goals (SDG)

About the course

This APM-accredited course provides you with the advanced theoretical and practical skills you need to perform successfully at a senior management level. You study the management of challenging projects – including projects for global companies over international boundaries – on a course developed with professional bodies and leading specialists, ensuring your learning reflects current and best practice. Thanks to our practice-based approach, you develop your skills via all-important, real-life experience of managing projects.

For further course information, contact Vahideh Bamshad

Course Accreditations

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This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) with areas of knowledge specified by the Project Management Institute, giving you the up-to-date skills and knowledge required to become a professional in the field.

Facilities and specialist equipment

  • State-of-the-art business suite tailored to crucial management and data practices
  • Industry-standard hardware and software to prepare you for the modern workplace
  • Access to PRINCE2 training courses and international learning resources from Harvard
  • Business Publishing Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites designed to simulate a professional office environment

Your student experience

Study under the guidance of our industry-experienced academic team, actively involved in consultancy, research and engagement.

Tackle genuine business problems while building employment-focused skills through practice-led teaching, live assessments, case studies and industry collaboration.

Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, research analysis, leadership and self-management alongside specific subject expertise.

Apply your knowledge in an area of interest with your choice of Master’s business project.

Gain industry insights from high-profile academics and business leaders in our Global Guest Speaker series, which includes talks from TUI, Luton Borough Council and the Association of Project Management.

Extend your understanding of the workplace environment with regular field trips to prominent companies and national exhibitions.

Solve real-life problems working with the University’s Research and Innovation Service (RIS) where you can assist local businesses and SMEs to up-skill and innovate.

What will you study?


Our MSc in Project Management is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in planning and resource management. Through a blend of case studies and real-world project experiences, our Project Management Theory and Practice unit will empower you to critically evaluate, adapt, and apply project management principles, enabling you to tackle complex challenges and optimise project outcomes. You will refine key skills such as planning, communication, motivation, and initiative, which are crucial for meeting the demands of various business contexts.

In today's digital landscape, managing risks effectively is paramount. Our Digital Projects and Risk Management unit will train you to apply advanced risk management principles and techniques using industry-standard software. You’ll learn to address a spectrum of risks, including environmental, social and governance (ESG), financial and security risks, within the context of digital projects. The importance of supply chain and logistics management cannot be overstated in contemporary business. Our Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics Management unit will deepen your understanding of these critical areas, allowing you to explore and address key challenges in the design and management of modern supply chains. You will develop the ability to design, control, operate, and manage efficient supply chains effectively.

Strategic insight is vital for any successful business leader. In our Strategy unit, you will gain a critical and informed understanding of business environments and the opportunities they present. You will be introduced to a comprehensive set of tools and concepts for strategic analysis and business modeling, enabling you to assess the strategic positioning of organisations, formulate strategies, evaluate options, and implement strategic decisions effectively. To cap off your learning journey, the Capstone unit will provide you with the opportunity to synthesise theory and practice by researching a topic of your choice within your field of study. You will be guided through the process of research methods by working closely with a research supervisor, helping you to develop and refine your ideas into a meaningful research project.

How will you be assessed?


The Course's Assessment Strategy includes:

Individual Written Report or Essays: The ability to perform literature informed research to review and evaluate the relevant sources and to use an appropriate methodology in order to analyze and evaluate the relevant concepts is being assessed. At the same time student academic integrity is developed.

Case Study Examination: Students will apply their knowledge in the context of specific cases.

Oral Presentation: A number of transferable skills will be developed

Reflective Report: Own work and that of peers will be evaluated

Dissertation / Professional Practice / Business Live Project: Regardless of which masters capstone experience you opt for you will have to produce an individual independent piece of work. The three options are equivalent in weighting however offer three distinct approaches to explore a research problem. The distinction between the three approaches is underpinned by the design of research methodology. You will be asked to identify the research question or problem under investigation review the relevant literature and develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem proceed with the analysis discuss your findings and make recommendations. It is the capstone of this course and builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in all Units. It will be one of the most challenging but yet enjoyable and rewarding experiences you will encounter ever! Please refer to the unit information form (UIF) of each of the three options for details. You are expected to make use of the journals professional bodies and the media in order to keep up-to-date with information examples debates discussions and events in project management. Your enquiry skills will be developed through lectures and workshops. You will be introduced to various research methods such as survey interview focus group action research and various quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques. Through the final capstone unit in project management you will be able to apply some of these methods and techniques to carry out independent research.

The notions of accountability and academic integrity will be an integral part of your course. You will be informed about what plagiarism is and how to avoid it during the delivery of each Unit. Where an individual project is required you will be asked to show the different stages of your work or to present it in its entity upon completion. Where collaborative tasks are assigned an individual reflective report or individual viva may be required to indicate your contribution to the team.

All coursework assignments will require a thorough evaluation of the sources used and referencing will be done according to the Harvard Referencing System As mentioned in an earlier section a range of assessment methods will be used throughout the course and students will be required to undertake a variety of assessments including individual reports essays case studies oral presentations reflective report and a final course project - Business Dissertation Professional Practice or Business Live Project. The assessments are designed to test students knowledge and understanding of the subject matter but also to demonstrate the range of skills identified in the section above. Students will also experience some formative assessment activities designed to support the development of their knowledge and skills. The purpose of such assessment is to enable them to monitor and improve their performance. For example they will have the opportunity to discuss a report structure before completing the report to present concepts/findings through presentations and receive feedback before producing a final report or presentation. In preparation for exams they will have opportunity to attempt revision questions with guidance on how to address these with appropriate solutions.

Careers


By completing this MSc course you will have the skills needed to find career opportunities in the following industries/areas: media; sport and leisure; government; financial services; construction; hospitality; engineering; electronics; IT; telecoms; the health services.

If you wish to continue your studies you will also be well prepared for further research study at MPhil or PhD level.

By completing this MSc course you will have the skills needed to find career opportunities in the following industries/areas: media; sport and leisure; government; financial services; construction; hospitality; engineering; electronics; IT; telecoms; the health services.

If you wish to continue your studies you will also be well prepared for further research study at MPhil or PhD level.

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area

Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

International 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £15,600

If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

International 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £15,600

If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

International 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £15,600

If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

International 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £15,600

If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

International 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £15,600

If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk

Fees for this course

UK 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

International 2024/25

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £15,600

If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk

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