BSc (Hons) Project Management with Foundation Year Arden University

This course combines a foundation year followed by a full undergraduate qualification. During your first year, you’ll gain the background you need to succeed at university, covering topics such as mathematics, IT, and academic and research study skills. You’ll then learn the ins and outs of contemporary project management, and how to bring about innovation, change, and business success across a range of diverse sectors. At the end of the course, you’ll have the sought-after skills you need to deliver real impact, wherever your professional career takes you.

The rapid growth of project management means that today it’s used in almost every global industry, including engineering, technology, education, healthcare, events management, community and environmental programmes, tourism, creative industries, and everything in between. This means your degree will provide you with the background to enter the sector of your choice once you graduate and fill those all-important industry gaps. In the course, you’ll study contemporary themes in project management which will demonstrate to employers that you possess broad knowledge of the latest concepts and the practical skills to bring your ideas to life. And, as modern projects are becoming increasingly dynamic and challenging, your studies will have a digital-first focus, giving you the knowledge and critical understanding of modern business solutions to make a lasting impact in the workplace.

Accreditation

To support your career development, this course is currently undergoing validation by the Association for Project Management (APM). Arden University’s Faculty of Business partners with the Business Graduates Association (BGA).

Course Modules

Foundation year (20 credits each)

• Using Numeracy, IT and Data
• Research Skills and Using Information
• Values, Ethics and Working Collaboratively
• Developing Academic Skills
• Structure of Business
• Technology in Organisations

Level 4 core modules (20 credits each)

• Business Research Methods and Analysis
• Business Consulting
• Principles of Procurement, Financial Control and Contract Management
• Governance in a Global Business Environment
• Introduction to Project Management

Level 4 elective modules (20 credits each)

• Digital Skills & Professional Development
• Technology and Innovation

Level 5 core modules (20 credits each)

• Advanced Project Management
• Project Justification
• Project Planning
• Agile and Hybrid Project Management
• AI and Big Data Analytics in Project Management

Level 5 elective modules (20 credits each)

• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• Digital & Social Media Marketing

Level 6 core modules (20 credits each)

• Project Change and Control
• Quality Management
• Project Risk and Issue Management
• Developing People and Capabilities

Final Project (40 credits)

Career Prospects

You’ll find project management employment opportunities within both public and private sectors across diverse industries, such as business, IT, healthcare, engineering, government or charity projects, the creative industries, and many more. With that in mind, some future roles you might want to consider include:

• Project Coordinator
• Project Manager
• Change Manager
• Project Management Consultant
• Programme/Portfolio Manager
• Technical Project Lead
• Business Project Lead
• Risk Analyst