MSc Project Management (APM) (CMI)

Course Overview

This unique online master in Project Management takes a digital-first approach, focusing on the skills that you need to be competitive in the job market and instantly bring added value to your company. Get hands-on experience with industry-standard software, and gain specialist skills in cloud management solutions.

There are no fixed lecture times for this online postgraduate course so that you can keep your job and create your own study schedule while gaining your certification. You’ll be collaborating with your peers for group projects online, and you will be in communication with your academic tutors as well as student support throughout your degree, ensuring that you will be set up for success.

Dual Accreditation

Upon completion of this course you’ll attain dual qualifications, receiving both a master's degree and a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. Completing this level 7 diploma on your own can cost upwards of £2,000.

Arden’s MSc Project Management is also accredited by the Association for Project Managers (APM), which means you’ll graduate with a certificate that recognises your knowledge in both academic and professional circles. The APM is also your gateway to discovering further training opportunities in project management, as well as networking and employment opportunities.

What Our Students Say

"As a mid-career professional, studying on campus did not make any sense for me. This is my first time with studying online, I think that the learning environment that Arden University is providing is both professional and practical. I am really satisfied with the course, learning new concepts, connecting my practical experience with theory, and having the chance to work on assignments to evaluate my progress."

Amer K,
MSc Project Management
Germany

Core modules (20 credits each)

• Management of traditional projects
• Project analytics
• Agile methodologies in the digital business environment
• Project management tools and techniques
• Developing people, leadership, and capabilities.

Elective, choose one (20 credits)

• Managing cloud-based business solutions
• Managing customer and user experience
• Analysing big data
• Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Final project (60 credits)

• Business transformation project

Some roles you may want to consider after graduation include:

• Operations Project Manager
• Project Director
• Project Executive
• Technical Project Manager
• Technical Project Lead
• Business Project Lead
• Programme Manager