University of Huddersfield

Project Management and Operations Management (Professional Practice) MSc

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Want to elevate your knowledge in project management and business operations? With businesses increasingly reliant on effective project delivery and resource-efficient operations, our MSc in Project and Operations Management (Professional Practice) will equip you with the expertise to thrive in a variety of industries, where managing complex projects is key to achieving strategic goals. Designed for international students, this course combines academic excellence with hands-on, practical experience.

Alongside your studies, you’ll benefit from a 6-month placement opportunity, allowing you to apply the skills and knowledge gained during your 12-month taught course in a UK business environment. Our course is designed to enhance your knowledge of project management principles and business operations, preparing you to plan, manage, and execute projects efficiently. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of how to monitor and control complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, while mastering the essential tools and techniques that drive successful project and operations management.

You'll also gain practical experience working on real-life projects with your fellow students, giving you hands-on insights into project management challenges. Additionally, our course helps you develop the skills needed to apply project and operations management strategies across a wide range of industries, including construction, IT, manufacturing, services, and retail.

Key highlights

  • Six-month placement in a UK business environment
  • Monitor and control complex projects on time and within budget
  • Real-life group projects tackling practical project management challenges
  • Strategies applicable across construction, IT, manufacturing, services and retail
  • Designed specifically for international students

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include any subject; or above

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Project manager
  • Operations manager
  • Project coordinator
  • Programme manager
  • Supply chain manager
  • Business operations analyst

Cost of study

International: £19,800

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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