The MSc Project Management course has been designed to provide students with the specialist knowledge needed to successfully plan, implement and manage projects.

You will develop a broad comprehension of the most important concepts in project management, from a practical and strategic perspective. You will understand the risk involved with running projects and how to overcome them, therefore building your decision-making skills. The 12-month programme will cover important topics including project development, managing risk and opportunities, handling project finances and how to manage people and organisations.

With a core focus on employability, this course will ensure students obtain the critical skills to become a first-rate project manager, making them a highly sought-after candidate for organisations.

IBM Design Thinking

As part of your study you will gain free access to the IBM Enterprise Design Thinking digital Practitioner course (2.5 hours) and on successful completion learners become badged Enterprise Design Thinkers.

Benefits include:

• Learners can share their badge on LinkedIn and broadcast their skill to future employers
• Access to the course Toolkit with over 20 activities and resources designed for daily practice

Accreditations and rankings

The University of Law is the UK's longest-established specialist provider of legal and business education with an employability rate of 97%*. This institute has over 100 years of experience supporting students to build successful careers.

*97% of full-time LPC students that graduated in summer 2014 and 2015 were in employment within nine months.

Who is the programme for?

This course is ideal for anyone who has graduated in business, computing or engineering and are looking to pursue, advance or switch to a career in project management.

How will you learn?

The MSc Project Management is delivered in an interactive way with a real-world focus. Learning will take place both in and outside the classroom environment. Face-to-face learning will be supported by a wealth of online resources, including case studies, simulations, learning videos, reading materials and online testing and feedback.

The programme consists of three workshop contact hours each week per 30 credit module and two workshop contact hours each week for 15 credit modules to promote group interaction and facilitate personal support to individuals.

Career direction

Upon completion of this course, students will have the necessary skills and knowledge to consider careers as project or programme managers, directors in engineering projects, or working as operation directors.

Additionally, students who graduate from this degree may consider pursuing further studies with professional qualifications or a PhD.

Career development centre

Our dedicated Career Development Centre will help students fulfill their career goals through a variety of specialised services, and establishes long-lasting relationships with alumni and employers.

Our goals:

• Assist students in making connections between their academic experience and chosen career path
• Offer career-related educational opportunities which help students establish career plans and increase their professional and personal development
• Work with alumni to enhance interactions among former and current students for the purpose of career exploration
• Strengthens and expands relationships with employers
• Builds strategic partnerships with local company associations and organises networking events for companies and students at GISMA.

Flexible payments

GISMA offers flexible payment plans that allow you to spread the costs of your programme fees across six instalments.

In addition, you can opt for monthly instalments. Discounts are available. A deposit of €2,000.00 is required to start.