The MSc Project Management programme will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully manage projects in a variety of industries and contexts.
The MSc Project Management programme will soon be the first in China accredited by the International Project Management Association. This world-leading programme equips students with technical knowledge and soft skills in the workplace. Our graduates who can successfully manage projects are typically offered competitive salaries.
This programme is not only suitable for novices but also for professionals with work experience. The curriculum will first comprehensively introduce students to the basics of project management. Students then progressively master the project management competencies that, according to research, are required for success. Finally, students conduct research to further advance their knowledge.
International Business School Suzhou at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University has become the youngest business school in the world to gain Triple Crown accreditation. IBSS is now one of just 103 business schools worldwide to achieve the prestigious triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA/BGA). With these certifications, IBSS is now officially ranked among the top business schools in the world.
By the time you graduate from the MSc Project Management, you will have:
The university offers a broad range of activities aiming to enrich master students’ theoretical and experiential learning and professional development. Trainings, workshops and seminars, covering varieties of themes and topics, both generic and subject-specific, are often offered at both university and school/department levels. Additionally, IBSS programmes offer discipline- specific supplementary modules which will aid to broaden your knowledge in that specific field and enhance your skills. These would include opportunities to work as a teaching assistant, research assistant, or intern at XJTLU. Depending on the programme, field trips and company visits will be organized, and invited talks will be given by the industrial experts and professionals. All these activities will not only support you in your programme study, but also develop your personal and professional skills and enhance your overall career and employability.
For this part-time programme, modules will be mainly delivered on weekends.
The demand for project managers is on the increase, as 40% of all economic activities are conducted through projects. Graduates from this programme can work in project management roles across a range of industries including e-commerce, oil and gas, software, IT, construction, airlines, consulting, retail and manufacturing. The programme will greatly improve your employment prospects since the demand for competent project managers is increasing worldwide. It also provides a solid foundation for students to further their studies.
