This course is designed for people who lack any project management knowledge or experience to prepare for a career in this field. A 2023 study by the Project Management Institute identified that 2.3 million people will be needed each year to fill roles in the sector expected to open by 2030. This talent gap means that anyone taking this programme will be in a great position to apply for and secure project management vacancies.
Combining an analytical and hands-on approach to projects aimed at addressing real-world issues critically and pragmatically, this course will fully prepare you for career opportunities in management and policy-making positions in all sectors ranging from private firms in corporate and entrepreneurial settings (manufacturing, services, etc) to public organisations (government, health care and more).
Course Director Ranjit Das tells us more about this course:
Distinctive features of the course include:
Strathclyde Business School prospectus
You'll learn the analytical and strategic capabilities needed to address complex global issues, including sustainability. Through modules such as Strategic Innovation Management, Global Innovation Lab, and Technology & Organisational Change, you'll develop the skills to tackle real-world sustainable challenges.
The course includes a Consultancy in Practice module that gives you the chance to work on a live issue for a client organisation, allowing you to lead on meaningful sustainability-focused initiatives across public, private and third sectors.
You'll be highly valued by employers across sectors due to skills in project management, innovation management, and strategic problem-solving that support organisational transformation.
The curriculum includes modules on Project Portfolio Management, Commercial Management in Projects, and Project Management Body of Knowledge, which are aligned with current industry needs.
You can prepare for the internationally recognised Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) qualification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), enhancing your job prospects as a professionally trained project manager.
Graduates have gone on to work with leading firms such as:
This demonstrates the programme's strong reputation and relevance in the job market.
You'll benefit from the business school's extensive network of partnerships by engaging in live consultancy projects with client organisations, gaining practical insights and exposure to real-world challenges.
You'll learn from leading academic experts across project management, innovation, strategy and organisation, as well as from Strathclyde's Technology & Innovation Centre. These collaborations ensure that learning is both relevant and applicable to contemporary organisational challenges.
You'll learn in a culture of reflective practice, collaborative problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Through the Consultancy in Practice module, you'll develop as an effective and reflective practitioner/manager.
You'll work in small teams to engage with live issues provided by client companies, encouraging you to put your learning into practice and develop practical consulting skills.
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Studying an MSc in Project Management & Innovation at Strathclyde Business School will prepare graduates from any background with the fundamentals of project management. You'll learn at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that develops the business minds of tomorrow.
An award-winning institution, we're the only institution to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019).
Academic requirements Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent , in any subject. This course is designed for students who lack any project management knowledge or experience to prepare them for a career in this field. Don’t meet the academic entry requirements? We offer the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non-UK/Ireland). English language requirements Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum of 6.5 IELTS score, with no individual score lower than 5.5. Get more information about the English language requirements for studying at Strathclyde.