Why Business with Project Management?
We have seen a rapid growth and globalisation in last few decades. Sudden changes in technology, internal and external environmental changes, global competition in today’s economy has emphasised the need for progression and if these changes are not managed they can jeopardise a business from growing. Project Management is essential for a company where time, scope, budget and quality are of extreme importance. It is a growing profession and can lead you onto a successful and fulfilling career with great prospects.
Our course has been designed with this in mind and in the first year you’ll study the building blocks of business and you’ll learn about the foundations of project management, the business environment and learn to develop your skills in project management techniques to enable you to be able to manage the people, time and financial resources that are required to deliver successful projects. During the course you’ll take a credited Personal and Academic Development Module each year, which provides on-going guidance on developing your personal and employability skills and an opportunity to complete a placement year. You’ll also learn to critically analyse business environments, including the economic, environmental, political and sociological factors and consider these factors alongside their effects at local, national and global levels on the strategy, behaviour and management of your organisation.
This course is part of NOVUS Lite, an innovation developed with the university in conjunction with the NOVUS Trust. The Trust is an industry-led organisation that focuses on developing talent in the transport, logistics and supply chain management sectors. Being part of the scheme opens up wider opportunities for work experience and networking with professional in the sector, and is valuable to your professional development. The course provides a fantastic opportunity to join the NOVUS Lite scheme, which involves a guaranteed third year placement, a paid summer placement and a company mentor (subject to availability). NOVUS company guest lectures and site visits are also a benefit of the scheme. To join, you will need to successfully pass a series of short assessments held at the start of the first year of your studies. For details of NOVUS Lite please see - https://www.novus.uk.com/how-it-works/our-benefits/
How will I learn?
You will learn through practical application and delivered lectures, workshops, seminars and group work sessions.
* We focus on real-world practice and look at real examples of how businesses operate.
* We’ve also developed relationships with a large number of industry contacts, including DHL, Wincanton, Sainsbury’s and Cummins.
* Thanks to our contacts, you’ll be able to hear some great guest lectures, go on site visits and also have the chance to take work placement opportunities.
* If you’re interested in a career in project management, this course could enable you to take your first step in along the way.
During your studies, you will explore a wide range of IT tools and techniques. The skills you learn will help you go on to take on a project management role within a broad range of business areas.
What subjects will you cover?
You’ll explore subjects such as Financial Fluency and the Legal Environment, Understanding Business Analytics, Applied Project Management, Managing People, Planning and Control and Advanced Project Management.
Professional links and accreditation:
You can register with Chartered Management Institute (http://www.managers.org.uk/) and you’ll have the opportunity to achieve a CMI qualification in Management and Leadership through no additional study or assessment.
This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core modules:
Aspire 1
Financial Fluency and Legal Environment
Understanding Organisational Behaviour
Understanding Business Analytics
Understanding Markets and Consumers
PROSPECT - Project, Supply Chain and Transport Management
Year 2
Core modules:
Aspire 2
Business Research Skills
Managing People
Operations Management
Planning and Control
Applied Project Management
Year 3 - optional placement year
Final year
Core modules:
Aspire 3
Strategy and Business Transformation
Responsible Business
Advanced Project Management
Option modules:
Choose either:
Management Dissertation
Or, choose one from a list which may include:
Supply Chain Systems and Modelling
Data Analytics and Creating Value
And choose one from a list which may include:
International Business
Managing Across Cultures
Course Details – Assessment Method
Study and assessments will be based on your choice of modules. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Chartered Management Institute
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B273
Institution code:
H60
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
or above.
120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
15000.0
Year 1
International
15000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available.
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
Queensgate
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Huddersfield
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