This course will provide you with a comprehensive and systematic understanding of project management. You will be exposed to new insights of best practice applications in the field of project management through the most up-to-date academic research and case studies. The skills that you will develop will enable you to manage projects within manufacturing, service, social enterprise, charity or public organisations.
In this course you will develop the ability to critically appraise project planning and control methods and apply these in the effective management of projects. You will also learn to apply appropriate professional and business skills in project management. In addition, the course will develop your ability to communicate effectively within your chosen project context or industry.
Semester 1
Strategic International Business Management
Gain a thorough grounding in the major issues and perspectives of developing and implementing business strategy both at national and international level.
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Operations and Information Management
Develop an understanding of different types of operations, information, systems and business approaches, along with knowledge of concepts, techniques and models used for planning, managing and improving operations and management information systems in a global context.
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Semester 2
Project Risk and Procurement
Gain the skills and knowledge to manage the probability and consequences of positive events, and minimise the impact of adverse events, on project outcomes. You will also gain useful insights into the management of procurement processes in project environments.
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Project Management, Leadership and Skills: Planning and Control
Develop an understanding of the approaches, skills and methods of project management and the tools and techniques of planning, control, teamwork, leadership and other processes in order to develop your ability to lead complex projects.
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Semester 3
Business Innovation Project
Choose one from:
- Six Month Work Placement: an integrated period of work-based learning in a suitable organisation, as agreed by Salford Business School
- Assessed Internship: a one-to-three month monitored work or service/volunteer experience agreed by Salford Business School, in which you will have specified learning goals and will need to actively reflect on what is being learned throughout the experience
- Live Project: work as part of a team on a project provided by a UK or international business organisation. The allocation of teams and responsibilities will be dependent on the type of organisation
- Dissertation: a conventional dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words, consisting of research question, aims and objectives, rationale for undertaking the study, literature review, research methodology, analysis of findings, conclusions and recommendations
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Part-time
If you are on the part-time course, you will be able to register for individual modules as part of CPD. The following is an example of how the course could be taken on a part-time basis over three years.
Year 1
Semester 1
Strategic International Business Management - 30 credits
Semester 2
Project Risk and Procurement - 30 credits
Year 2
Semester 1
Operations and Infomation Management - 30 credits
Semester 2
Project Management, Leadership and Skills: Planning and Control - 30 credits
Year 3
Semesters 1 & 2
Business Innovation Project
