International Project Management MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Study level: Postgraduate
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This course aims to help you gain a modern perspective on project management and use current theories and practices to prepare for a career in this growing profession.

Year of entry

Location

Coventry University London (City of London)

Study mode

Full-time
Part-time

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time
18 months Extended Professional Practice

Course code

LONT077
LONT078 (with Professional Practice)

Start date

January 2025


Course overview

In recent years, businesses of all sizes, across all major industry sectors have become project based. This is a stimulating, practical and intensive course which will equip you with practical project management tools and skills, plus an understanding of the academic theories underpinning them to set you up on your future career path.

  • Apply project management principles across a range of disciplines and business sectors from events and construction to the digital sector, from the sciences to working in government.
  • Learn leadership and management skills and apply key techniques, while analysing key concepts and considering different perspectives on managing projects in a supportive environment.
  • Study the 18-month Extended Professional Practice route, to gain more practical insights and in-depth experience. See the module section for more details.
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Global ready

An international outlook, with global opportunities

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Teaching excellence

Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field

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Employability

Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeed

Why you should study this course

  • CMI accreditation1
    Gain a professionally recognised Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, subject to the successful completion of the CMI accredited Professional Development module.
  • London location
    Study in the City of London, one of the world’s premier business locations. Our campus is perfectly located for London’s financial district – the Square Mile and Canary Wharf – and you’ll be surrounded by a huge diversity of local and global firms from exciting start-ups to established multi-nationals.
  • Industry insight2
    Our tutors have strong industry backgrounds; many are fellows of the CMI and HEA (staff are subject to change). Your tutors aim to offer additional support wherever needed. You may have opportunities to mix with employers and to build your CV2. Should you wish to start your own business, we offer business start-up advice and support through our Enterprise Hub.
  • Real world experience

    For more in-depth experience, you can also choose to study this course over 18 months which includes a period of Extended Professional Practice. You will explore what you’ve learnt in more detail through professional experiences with a host organisation or in a campus-based professional experience2.

    Contemporary course content
    This course is underpinned by the core competencies at the heart of the Association of Project Managers (APM) and covers the key knowledge areas of the prevailing project management bodies of knowledge to make sure the content is contemporary, relevant, and directly applicable in the workplace. Just as you would in business, you will have the chance to work individually and in teams, and could produce reports, pitches, presentations, project plans, research and consulting.

Accreditation and professional recognition

This course is accredited1 and recognised by the following bodies:

Association of Project Management

Association of Project Management

The MSc International Project Management is accredited by the Association of Project Management (APM) for the 2024/2025 intake. This means students on this course will be studying a course accredited by the UK’s leading project management professional body. Students who successfully complete this course and meet the experience criteria set out by APM will be eligible to apply for the APM Full Membership (Route 1) (additional fees/criteria may apply).


Chartered Management Institute

Chartered Management Institute

As part of this course, you will undertake a professional development module currently accredited by the Chartered Management Institute for the 2024-25 intake. Upon successful completion of this module (achieving a pass grade), you will be eligible for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice at no additional cost.

Coventry University’s accreditation with CMI is currently ongoing for the relevant modules and is regularly reviewed and monitored by the CMI through its quality systems.


Immerse yourself in Coventry University London’s global community and emerge as a talented, career-ready graduate with an international outlook.


What you'll study

The course explores key concepts and techniques that can be applied across a range of sectors. It offers a modern perspective and uses current theories and practices to prepare you for a career in this growing profession. You’ll aim to learn leadership and management skills and apply key techniques and you will be encouraged to analyse key concepts and consider different perspectives on managing projects. This course can be carried out over one academic year (full-time), or over two academic years (part-time).

Your main study themes are:

  • Professionalism The course aims to prepare graduates for a range of professional project management qualifications if you choose to do so (including PRINCE2, PMP, SCRUM and APM).
  • Change and leadership Those shifting micro trends, coupled with rapidly changing macro issues (global economics, resource availability, digital enterprise, environmental concerns and geo-politics), require industry leaders to accept and manage the inevitability of change and to be agile in their approach to decision making.
  • Profiling consumer and brands Customer focused management spans every possible socio-demographic and every culture. Leaders must identify, understand and communicate with the right customers for their products in a two-way conversation involving both listening and informing in order to sustain strong commercial enterprise.
  • Sustainability and future enhancements Sustainability and social responsibility are important factors in project success. Clients are increasingly looking for partners who are aware of social responsibility and environmental standards. Sustainable project management results in a long-term organisational performance, value creation, and economic growth, resources are conserved, and a more sustainable planet is preserved for future generations.

Courses

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

Experienced academics

Teodora did her undergraduate degree at Coventry University London and decided to also do her postgraduate degree here because she enjoyed learning from experienced academics.

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How you'll learn

You’ll have the opportunity to learn traditional and innovative project management tools and techniques and how to apply them to real-life projects.

  • Alongside timetabled learning, you will be able to benefit from access to a range of other career-building activities such as guest lectures, simulations, extra-curricular workshops and seminars, and participation in internal and external competitions2 (subject to availability).
  • Take part in extra-curricular activities such as our Student Enterprise Business society, student mentoring programmes and volunteering opportunities to develop your personal and professional skills2.
  • You could also take part in our High Flyers programme, (subject to availability) to help you develop the personal and professional skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world, through a suite of extra curricula, non-course specific workshops.

The International Project Management MSc (without Extended Professional Practice) can be offered on a part-time basis. While we would like to give you all the information about our part-time offering here, it is tailored for each course each year depending on the number of part-time applicants. Therefore, the part-time teaching arrangements vary. Please contact registry.london@coventry.ac.uk for more information about studying this course part-time.


Teaching contact hours

The number of full-time contact hours may vary from semester to semester; however, on average, it is likely to be around 10 contact hours per week. The contact hours may be made up of a combination of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, and online classes and tutorials.

Additionally, you will be expected to undertake significant self-directed study of approximately 10 hours each week, depending on the demands of individual modules.

As an innovative and enterprising institution, the university may seek to utilise emerging technologies within the student experience. For all courses (whether on-campus, blended, or distance learning), the university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via online technologies and methods.

Since COVID-19, we have delivered our courses in a variety of forms, in line with public authority guidance, decisions, or orders and we will continue to adapt our delivery as appropriate. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.


Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include:

  • Business reports
  • Pitches
  • Case studies
  • Conference presentations (video and speech)
  • Board papers
  • Business plans
  • Debates
  • Quizzes
  • Project performance reviews
  • Online portfolios
  • Podcasts
  • Blogs
  • Research proposals
  • Exams

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.


International experience opportunities

Every module on this course takes a global perspective, so you will have the chance to consider projects and organisations from an internationalised viewpoint. Your lecturers and fellow students may be from other countries, offering the potential opportunity for diverse contributions to your understanding of global business issues.

Coventry University Group aims to give you the global opportunities needed to become a truly global graduate, enhancing your employability on a global scale. Choose from language classes, studying or working abroad, international field trips, summer schools, leadership development or work experience2. Opportunities such as these have enabled previous students to obtain higher starting salaries and develop the global skills employers require and achieve better career progression.

Effective project management is the backbone of many successful projects around us. It will be my pleasure to welcome students onto this course, where I'll be sharing insights from my career in project management, as well as exploring new trends in project management. 

Dr Khaled Abu Awwad, International Project Management MSc course director, quoted in 2022
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Entry requirements

Typical offer for 2024/25 entry.

  • An honours undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2)
    OR
  • Appropriate work experience in private, public and third sectors (a minimum of two years)
    OR
  • Relevant professional qualifications would be desirable.

Careful monitoring of applications to ensure that applicants are suited to the course takes place. Where necessary, applicants are interviewed, especially those who still need to meet standard admissions criteria. If it's appropriate, a written exercise may be administered to establish suitability.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

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Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:


You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with the International Pathways Programme. Upon successful completion our International Pre-Master's - Business will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this postgraduate degree.

Visit our International Hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

Typical entry requirements

  • An honours undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2)
    OR
  • Appropriate work experience in private, public and third sectors (a minimum of two years)
    OR
  • Relevant professional qualifications would be desirable.

Careful monitoring of applications to ensure that applicants are suited to the course takes place. Where necessary, applicants are interviewed, especially those who still need to meet standard admissions criteria. If it's appropriate, a written exercise may be administered to establish suitability.

English language requirements

  • IELTS: This course requires IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

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Fees and funding

2024/25 tuition fees.

Student Full-time Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man £11,200 | £21,250 (with prof. experience)   Request fee information

EU £11,200 | £21,250 (with prof. experience) per year with EU Support Bursary**
£20,050 | £21,250 (with prof. experience) per year without EU Support Bursary**
Not available
International £20,050 | £21,250 (with prof. experience)   Not available

If you choose to do a work placement2, you should consider travel and living costs to cover this. There is also a tuition fee3 of £1,250 that will cover your academic support throughout your placement year.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees3 and student loans visit our Fees and Finance page.

We offer a range of international scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our international scholarships page.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

  • Additional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
  • Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.


Facilities

Our International Project Management MSc students have access to a wide range of facilities4 to help them become fully rounded project managers who can think strategically and drive organisations forward with various projects.

Take a virtual tour of our campus to explore all of the facilities available to you.

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Enterprise Hub

Our Enterprise Hub supports student entrepreneurs by providing extensive industry knowledge and guidance to help develop ideas into viable ventures. It is a dedicated space for enterprising students and professionals to solve problems, network professionally and collaborate on projects.

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The Talent Team

Need employability support? Our dedicated Talent Team is on hand to help. It can assist you in applying for work placements, graduate level jobs and offer skills development workshops. It also organises networking events to introduce you to potential employers and industry contacts.


Careers and opportunities

On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Critically analyse and evaluate the role of project management and entrepreneurial practice in organisations at a strategic level and in a changing global context.
  • Synthesise and apply the contemporary philosophies, methodologies, concepts and principles of planning, budgeting, and managing resources in a wide variety of projects in a global context.
  • Critically assess a range of issues and challenges in the implementation and management of international projects including people and processes and develop reasoned recommendations and solutions.
  • Work effectively with multiple teams or lead teams to formulate appropriate project strategies and solutions within a changing context, effectively implement them and evaluate performance.
  • Independently research, design and undertake substantial investigations to address significant areas of theory and practice in project management using appropriate advanced methodological approaches.
  • Communicate effectively, using a range of appropriate methods, to a range of audiences with different levels of knowledge/expertise, including communicating, negotiating in a professional context, and managing conflicts within the project team and amongst stakeholders.
  • Critically evaluate the principles for leading and developing people and entrepreneurial practice in strategic contexts.

During the course, you will seek to develop a range of management and technical skills to help you develop as an independent learner and thinker who is comfortable tackling the two key issues in modern Business Project Management: choosing the right project and doing the project right. You will be able to identify, critically evaluate and select projects that are going to benefit an organisation, and then deliver them within the scope required, to the budget and on schedule.

The course aims to develop you as an individual who is well-equipped to meet the business challenges of the future. Project management associated skills such as planning and controlling, risk management, leadership, quality management, team management, communication and negotiation are essential to control the increasingly complex projects that allow top organisations to remain competitive in the global market. Along with the knowledge and experience in technology, innovation and project leadership, the course aims to develop fully rounded project managers who can think strategically and drive organisations forward with various projects.

Typical career routes for graduates from this course may include:

  • Graduate jobs in project management positions in construction, technological and logistics companies
  • Entrepreneur route as they start up their own business
  • Research route as they seek higher degree as PhD

Where our graduates work

Previous graduates of our International Project Management MSc course have gone on to work at Amazon, Balfour Beatty and Accenture Technologies.

Further study

As part of the journey of professional and role development, students are encouraged to continue their academic journey through access to a range of higher degrees, including PhD and other taught doctorates.


How to apply

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