Study Programme and Project Management MSc with Placement

Course Highlights

The course is designed to produce 'hands-on' professionals who have access to a broad range of career possibilities in project management, either as project managers in their own right or as members of a Programme, Portfolio or Project Office.

For people new to project management, this course will give you a thorough grounding in the discipline, enabling you to start in this field with confidence. For existing Project Managers, this can develop and enhance your core skills, as well as provide you with the opportunity to learn new, related techniques.

The University is an Accredited Training Organisation for PRINCE2. The optional PRINCE2 6th Edition training and exam involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees.

Choosing a Professional Placement MSc is a win-win for your career, giving you the chance to get real experience, apply your cutting-edge skills in the workplace and stand out to future employers.

In the first year you will have help from the University to find a placement, whilst developing your expertise. You will then spend your second year out in industry on placement, getting the chance to work with industry professionals and grow your network of industry contacts. Bringing your university-acquired knowledge and insights to industry, you will get to make a difference to the workplace and make lasting links with your employer.

Students need to find and secure their own placement, supported by the University. A preparation module will also help you to get ready for your placement.

Course Modules

Applied Business Intelligence for Project Managers

Core - 20 Credits

PPM Fundamentals and Skills

Core - 20 Credits

Project Management with PRINCE2

Core - 20 Credits

Management of Risk

Core - 20 Credits

Sustainability in Industrial Projects

Core - 20 Credits

Research Methods

Core - 20 Credits

Professional Placement

Option - Year 2

Learning Structure

Lectures and workshops are delivered in a hybrid form; each module leader adapts their methods to suit the topic being addressed on a given occasion.

Guided independent study and literature review form important aspects of our research methods and dissertation modules as well as being incorporated into the independent study component of our subject-specific delivery.

Coursework assignments are used throughout the curriculum. The exact form of assignment reflects the subject matter. Portfolios are used where the attainment of a subject-specific practical skill is relevant. Essays, literature reviews and technical reports are used to develop a critical appreciation of the wider subject area and to encourage core research and dissemination skills. Coursework may constitute the only or the major form of assessment in some modules and can be conducted on an individual or group basis.

Formative assessments will take the form of diagnostic tests, in-class tests and on-line tests during lectures. They do not contribute to the final marks achieved for each module but provide an opportunity for students to monitor their own academic progress and for lecturers to provide feedback and help improve the students' learning experience.

Dissertation work with individual supervision is a vital aspect of our programme.

Entry Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in any subject ares with CGPA 2.75 or 60% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.

  CGPA 2.50 is acceptable of the following universities:

  1. North South University (NSU)
  2. BRAC University
  3. Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
  4. American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
  5. Asian University for Women (AUW)
  6. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
• A 2:2 or above honours degree in any discipline.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 91

Minimum in Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1 / 7

With minimum B2 / 5 in each bands

Study Gaps

Applicants with 10 years or longer gaps in study are required to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.