Project Planning and Management

University of Bradford
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesSociology

About this course

This course builds knowledge and skills in the planning and management of development projects and programmes. It is designed to deepen critical understanding of the strategies, processes, techniques and issues involved in taking ideas for development and turning them into practical realities with identifiable outcomes and benefits.

The degree provides an excellent basis for career enhancement or conversion for those with interest and experience in projects for development. The focus of the course is on development projects in the public or third (voluntary or community) sectors, but the underlying principles are applicable to all types of project, including those for commercial benefit.

On completion of your course, you will be able to understand and examine critically:

The discipline of project and programme management, within an overall appreciation of the nature and purpose of projects The principles and practice of project planning, design, preparation, and appraisal techniques for projects in a development context The theory and practice of management skills for project and programme management, focusing particularly on 'hard' and 'soft' skills for successful project implementation

Rankings

Politics at Bradford is ranked 45th in the UK in The Complete University Guide University Subject Tables 2019 for its undergraduate courses. These rankings also place Bradford in the top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects.

Our postgraduate politics courses were ranked 2nd in the UK for employability in the 2018 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 27 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Bradford

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Bradford

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Bradford

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 15 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Bradford

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1139 Functional managers and directors
3544 Data analysts
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
3543 Project support officers

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bradford
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Sociology