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Become an accredited project manager. Influence strategy at global firms or innovate at start-ups. Learn from experts at SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit.
Why choose this course at Sussex?
Technological developments and shifting dynamics have created a complex business landscape. Across the globe, organisations need skilled project managers who can navigate contemporary challenges. They also need to integrate strategic thinking and sustainability into their practices.
This course will prepare you to plan and manage projects effectively and efficiently. Working within an innovative community, you'll develop a professional approach underpinned by strategic thinking.
You'll be taught and supervised by leading project management experts in the University of Sussex Business School. Our MSc draws on expertise from the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), which is one of the world's leading centres of research on science, technology and innovation policy and management.
Studying with us, you'll have access to our established industry connections, inspiring facilities and enhanced careers support. You'll also have opportunities to engage with mentoring, networking, talks and guest lectures.
Accreditation
You'll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.
APM Academic Accreditation assesses programmes or modules to help students and professionals choose the best education in support of their project management careers. Academic Accreditation identifies courses and modules which are aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge, 6th edition. Working with other accreditation streams we offer clear, visible and joined-up career progression opportunities.
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Degree requirements
You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Subject-specific requirements
Your qualification can be in any subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
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Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
- Management Research and Practice Skills
- Managing Innovation
- Project Management in Organisations
- Systemic Project Design
- Advanced Project Management
- Management of Risk
- Managing Complex Projects, Products and Systems
- Research Project (Project Management in Practice)
Options
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.
While it's our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can't be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
- Artificial Intelligence & Global Digital Policies
- Energy and Development
- Innovation for Sustainability
- Innovation in the Creative Economy
- Introduction to Quantitative Research
- Project and Policy Evaluation
- Strategic Management (Business & Management)
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