Birmingham City University : Project Management - PgCert / PgDip / MSc

Summary

• Faculty of Technology, Engineering & the Environment

• School
• Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems

• Campus
• City Centre , Millennium Point

• Duration
• Full Time: 12 months
  Part Time: 30 months

• Fees
• Full Time 2011-2012: £4,950 per year
  Part Time 2011-2012: £28 per credit
  Full Time 2011-2012 (International): £11,700 per year
  2012/13 (Full Time): To be announced.
  2012/13 (Part Time): To be announced.
  2012/13 (International): To be announced.

Key Facts

• This course has been designed to produce project managers who are able to creatively tackle complex problems. The need for creativity is becoming more and more important in all established and emerging economies.
• Building on a foundation of generic management skills, the course explores the wider context of project management, including commercial and contractual issues, finance and risk.
• It provides a comprehensive education for project managers who can start to tackle complex problems immediately while understanding how to manage and guide the company. It will act as a foundation for a career as a project manager, or alternatively give you the necessary skills and knowledge for research at doctoral level (PhD).

Why Choose Us?

• The School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems is a recognised leader in education, training and business solutions, offering a wide range of courses that benefit from active engagement with regional, national and international industry - giving students the best possible introduction to modern engineering.
• The school is the first UK-based academy for PTC Inc – a major business software solutions provider to the US-Government and international business, this partnership allows our students to have access to industry-standard tools such as ProE. We are a lighthouse member of the SAP University Alliance Programme and are also working with leading international technology and engineering solution provider, Technosoft, providing our students with access to the latest industry-standard computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools.
• Located in the prestigious £114 million City Centre Campus at Millennium Point in the heart of Birmingham, we have fantastic facilities that support students from all levels of study including foundation, professional development short courses and postgraduate research courses.
• Our well-equipped workshops and laboratories will enhance your educational experience, providing a bridge between theoretical learning and hands-on teaching to prepare them for a career in industry.
• The school has approximately 800 students and 40 academic and support staff , in disciplines extending from automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, ICT and environmental.
• The school is accredited by leading professional bodies, such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). We have also developed relationships with a number of sector bodies including the Chamber of Commerce, the Accelerate Partnership and the Midlands Aerospace Alliance.
• We have strong academic and research links with business and industry, such as Morgan Motor Company, and actively works with leading international technology and engineering solution partners such as PTC and Technosoft, providers of industry standard computer aided engineering (CAE) tools.

Course Outline

This course aims to:

• Empower tomorrow’s managers with the capabilities to manage and contribute to successful projects.
• Offer a foundation of essential management skills required to align and cascade corporate strategy throughout the organisation.
• Explore project lifecycle from start-up to effective implementation within a context of resource management.
• Explore commercial and contractual issues with reference to financial and risk management.
• Develop the capability to manage across the extended enterprise.

Your Career

Career Prospects

Individuals empowered with project management capabilities will be valued as members or leaders of any team working to plan and execute a project. Industry actively welcomes professionals who can demonstrate these capabilities with an understanding of the needs of the whole organisation and beyond.

Typical roles and potential roles undertaken by successful candidates from this course include:

• Project Managers
• Project / Product Development Managers

Examples of career outcomes are varied for many of our past MSc students but include:

• Logistics Manager, WEG Electric Motors (U.K.) Ltd.
• Logistics Manager, Ishida Europe.
• Head of Sales & Product Development, DHL Manufacturing Logistics Services.
• Logistics Operations Manager, Palletways UK.
• Regional Manager (Middle East & Africa), APL Logistics.
• Procurement Manager, BAE Systems
• Supply Chain Manager, Staffordshire Perkins UK

Further Study Options

The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes. Details can be found on the postgraduate section of the website.

Entry Requirements & Applications

Entry Requirements

We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.

Application Details

Full and Part Time: Please make your application directly to us by using our downloadable application form

Enquiries

Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.

Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.

Further Information

For general enquiries, please contact the School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems as follows:

School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems
Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment
Birmingham City University
Millennium Point
Curzon Street
Birmingham
B4 7XG

Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5400
Email: enquiries@tee.bcu.ac.uk

If you haven't already, visit the School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems website for more information.