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Program Description
The MSc Strategic Project Management is an established and highly regarded program at Heriot-Watt University. By undertaking the program students are enabled to develop skills in strategic thinking, innovation, leadership, business models, best practices, and the latest research in project and program management. This Master’s degree differentiates itself from other project management programs by providing greater emphasis on strategically managing a portfolio of projects to deliver organizational goals.
It is designed to prepare graduates to be future leaders in the global project-based environment. By developing knowledge and skills in both business strategy and project management, our graduates are unique, valuable, and attractive to all types of organizations and industry sectors.
The program has a strong focus on the strategic alignment of projects to ensure that projects deliver organizational values and benefits. This encompasses both project management as a process to deliver end products, and change management as a process of capturing the rational and emotional buy-in of those affected by the change, to ensure its success.
Teaching AssessmentsÂ
Our students experience a stimulating teaching environment that blends conventional lectures and tutorials with online material in our Virtual Learning Environment. Programs are regularly reviewed by research-active staff in Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia to ensure that the learning material is relevant and current.
Assessment is through a balance of examinations, coursework, and a dissertation.
Accreditation
Aligned to PMI’s Body of Knowledge, the program is accredited by PMI’s Global Accreditation Centre, which applies to all three of the University’s global campuses. The accreditation would mean that graduates of the program are exempted from the 40 hours of training required for one to take up their PMP certification.
The mission of our program is to equip graduates with the best available tools, techniques, and expertise to further and strengthen the practice of strategic project management across all industries.
Duration of Study
1 or 2 Years
Course Mode
Full-time / Part-time
Course Location
Putrajaya
Intakes
Career Opportunities
The program is excellent preparation for those looking for roles that have a strategic focus and defined end goals.
Our Strategic Project Management graduates have gone on to successful careers within project management roles across a variety of organizations including management consultancies; energy, construction, and engineering firms; financial and banking sector firms; manufacturing and service sectors firms.
Organizations employing Heriot-Watt MSc Strategic Project Management graduates include The United Nations, Turner & Townsend, the Scottish Government, and NHS Scotland.
Core Courses
- Strategic Project Management
- Leadership
- Business Models: Themes and Issues
- Strategic Change
- Project Management
- Research Philosophy and Practice
- Quality Management and Engineering
- Leadership and Organisational Performance Dissertation
- Optional course
Optional Courses
- Systems Thinking and Analysis.
Students then complete their MSc Dissertation between May and August.
Strategic Project Management
Evaluating project success through strategic alignment and developing knowledge to translate and implement business strategy through portfolio management, program management, and projects.
Business Models
By exploring the major themes and issues in the development of business models, an understanding of the application of business models and their role in modern strategic thinking is gained. Topics covered include business models, value propositions, and quality/value arguments.
Leadership
Understand the role of leadership in business, and specifically in commercial projects. Examines the linkages between effective and appropriate leadership and organizational strategy.
Strategic Change
Looking at organizational change from a strategic perspective, this course differentiates between the concepts and models of change management and considers their application to a variety of situations and environments.
Project Management
Examines monitoring and controlling projects. Develops competence in the use of quantitative and qualitative project planning and control tools and techniques.
Quality Management and Engineering
Provides an in-depth understanding of the principles, concepts, tools, and techniques of quality management, quality engineering, and continuous improvement together with an awareness of how in practice these could be integrated to design and deliver an integrated continuous improvement program. The module also aims to introduce students to how to statistically plan, design, and execute industrial experiments for process understanding and improvement in both manufacturing and service environments.
Research Philosophy and Practice
Provides an understanding of the social science research process, as well as theory and approaches to research. Develops practical skills (i.e. quantitative and qualitative techniques) in data analysis to transform the raw data into information that guides marketing management valuations.
*Information correct at time of publication and may be subject to change
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A relevant first or second class Honours degree, or degree qualification, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 is required.
If you do not have IELTS 6.5, we offer a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP) prior to commencing your studies.
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