MSc Project Management

A Project Management MSc with ARU Distance Learning will equip you with the skills to thrive in any project management environment. You’ll learn about organisational structure as well as approaches to management, research, costing and planning amongst other essential skills.

Our course also makes you eligible for a free student membership of the APM (Association for Project Management), this project management institute offers you a range of benefits including access to useful resources and project journal archives, networking opportunities, involvement in APM branches and preferential rates on future APM qualifications.

In addition to these benefits, you’ll also study with an experienced distance learning provider and enjoy flexible study which allows you to learn at your own pace.

An MSc in project management can open doors in your career, boost your salary and unlock your potential – it all starts here.

By their nature, our distance learning degrees are designed to fit around your life. We understand that a rigid schedule doesn’t work for everyone, which is why our online Project Management MSc gives you the opportunity to study at a pace that’s right for you. Our non-traditional approach to education has been hugely successful with countless graduates who have gone on to achieve incredible things in their careers. Whether you’re juggling a full-time job, family commitments or any other responsibilities, distance learning with ARU gives you the opportunity to grow and learn at a time and place that suits you.

You’ll study your MSc Project Management through Canvas, a cutting-edge learning platform which gives you access to our outstanding educational resources and enables communication with your tutors and fellow learners, so you can receive study support whenever you need it. You will also have a Distance Learning Facilitator who will provide orientation to help you make the most of Canvas.

In addition to this, you’ll have one-to-one correspondence with your course tutor, who will provide feedback throughout the curriculum to help you track your progress at all times. At ARU you will have access to our employability service, and our team can assist you in your career goals, with everything from help crafting a personal statement and CV, to developing interview techniques. In short, our Project Management MSc online course offers you full flexibility so you can study independently whilst providing support whenever you need it.

An online Project Management MSc will teach you the essentials of management theory, systems, practices and techniques to give you a firm foundation for your future career. You’ll master essential leadership skills to mobilise teams and make the most of the talent at your disposal and learn how to structure projects and navigate the challenges that come with your role.

As well as studying up-to-date project management theory, you’ll also learn how to form your own approaches and bring your unique experience and insight to any role. You’ll examine case studies which will provide problem-solving inspiration, develop your research methods, and teach you to devise innovative solutions in your career.

Thanks to the innate flexibility of remote learning, you’ll also learn how to work independently, manage your time and perfect your organisation, essential skills which are at the top of any employer’s priority list. You’ll master these soft skills and more, and learn how to apply them within the context of project management to maximise efficiency and bring projects to life.

Project Management is itself a valuable industry and skilled project managers are in high demand in a range of fields. It takes a high level of skill to successfully orchestrate projects of any size and scale, and with a project management degree from ARU, you’ll gain the necessary knowledge and experience required to manage teams and bring projects to fruition.

A Project Management MSc can open doors to project management careers across industries. Construction and engineering are amongst the most common fields for project managers, and in these industries, you may be managing projects such as residential building, industrial and commercial construction, and renovation.

However, industries such as healthcare, information technology and finance are also seeing a rising need for talented project managers to handle large-scale projects – from the creation of new services to the implementation of digital systems, project managers are driving transformative change that shapes the future.

With project managers in demand across industries, this degree will open doors to a variety of rich and varied opportunities.

This course is ideal for existing project managers who are looking to further their career. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build on your existing skills and take your progression to the next level.

It’s also ideal for graduates embarking on a new career journey – a Project Management MSc will help you stand out from the crowd and carve your path in an exciting industry. And with flexible learning, our MSc Project Management online is ideal for those with hectic lifestyles and packed schedules who otherwise wouldn’t be able to study – whether you’re a parent or carer, a mature learner with a full-time role, or military personnel preparing for civilian life, this course could be right for you.

We’ll consider applicants with a good honours degree from a recognised university, a degree equivalent qualification and/or appropriate work experience.