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Course description
The MSc in Commercial Project Management prepares students for a professional role in the management of commercial projects by providing students with an understanding of both the people-related and technical requirements necessary for the successful management of projects, as well as the organisational and strategic aspects; it also stresses the commercial aspects of project management: for example, marketing and sales, financial management, procurement, bidding and contract management.
This MSc is one of four MSc courses within the Management of Projects Group of Programmes. The other MSc courses are: Management of Projects, Construction Project Management and Engineering Project Management.
The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering has a long history of delivering project management related masters courses and the staff who deliver the programme are drawn for a wide variety of backgrounds and industrial experience.
Teaching and learning
Assessment of the taught part of the programme is via a combination of formal written examinations and coursework assignments, which will include group work and oral presentations. Some assessment is based on online material provided by the Association for Project Management (APM) and PRINCE2 (a process-based method for effective project management).
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| People and Organisations | MACE60006 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Project Planning and Control | MACE60038 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Project Management Research Methods | MACE60050 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Commercial Management | MACE60058 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Management of Projects | MACE60061 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Contract Management | MACE60067 | 15 | Mandatory |
| MoP Dissertation | MACE63000 | 60 | Mandatory |
| Project Finance for Infrastructure Projects | MACE60023 | 15 | Optional |
| Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution | MACE60062 | 15 | Optional |
| Managing Projects with ICT | MACE60065 | 15 | Optional |
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Additional fee information
Due to the competition for places and limited availability, if you are made an offer to study this course we require a deposit of £1,000 to secure your place. The deposit amount will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register on the course.
You will have 6 weeks from the date on your offer letter to log in and accept your offer and make the £1,000 deposit payment to secure your place.
Refund Policy
The deposit is non-refundable, except in the following situations:
- you fail to meet the conditions of your offer (see below for further information); and/or
- you are refused a visa or entry clearance to enter the UK (proof must be submitted)
Proof required for Refund
If an offer has been made specifying an English Language condition which you do not meet, the Admissions Team will require the official certificate of an English Language test taken after the date of offer as evidence that you have attempted to meet your offer conditions for a refund to be approved. Any English Language certificate provided with your initial application (which is below our minimum requirement) will not be accepted as proof that you have attempted to meet your offer conditions, as this certificate will predate the offer.
If an offer has been made specifying an academic condition, the Admissions Team will require an official transcript/document showing that you have not met this academic condition, as evidence for a refund to be approved.
The Admissions Team reserves the right to refuse to refund any deposit payments that do not fall within the exceptions outlined above.