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Make delivering successful projects, from start to finish, your business
Aberystwyth University’s 100% online MBA International Project Management equips you with the skills to effectively plan, manage, and oversee projects from inception to completion. You will develop expertise in risk assessment, resource optimisation, and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
Through a series of three specialised modules, you will gain practical and theoretical knowledge in key project management areas, including planning, resource allocation, time management, negotiation, and quality control. You will also explore industry-leading methodologies and best practices used by top project management professionals and associations.
This flexible programme is designed to enable working professionals to apply new skills in real time while advancing their careers in project management across industries, from corporate enterprises to entrepreneurial ventures.
What will you study?
As a student, you’ll develop leadership skills to effectively guide project teams. You’ll explore project management methodologies, assess their effectiveness, and implement best practices. Learn to leverage team diversity for success, manage projects through all life cycle phases, and create risk management strategies that align with business objectives and adapt to evolving needs.
Key knowledge and skills taught on this course:
Apply leadership frameworks to guide project teams
Evaluate project methodologies and implement best practices
Use team diversity to enhance project outcomes
Manage project life cycle and stakeholder needs
Develop risk strategies aligned with business goals
Admission requirements
Entry requirements
To study Aberystwyth’s 100% online International MBA Project Management you will need to have completed:
A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) from an accredited college, institution, or university, equivalent to or higher than a UK bachelor’s degree with honours and at least 2 years’ full-time managerial work experience.
OR
3 years’ minimum relevant work experience
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who haven’t recently studied or undertaken work experience in English, will need to demonstrate proficiency by completing an approved English language test such as IELTS (6.0 overall with no individual sub-scores under 5.5), or equivalent.
Modules
Leadership & Organisational Behaviour
Develop the skills and qualities of an effective leader in today’s diverse and evolving business environment. You’ll explore leadership strategies for managing change, fostering ethical decision-making, and enhancing emotional intelligence. You’ll also examine the relationship between contemporary leadership challenges and classical leadership theories, equipping you with the tools to lead effectively in multicultural and dynamic organisations.
Global Marketing
Explore the principles of marketing strategy and implementation, learning how to create and deliver value to customers and stakeholders. You’ll develop key skills in segmentation, targeting, branding, pricing, distribution, and promotion. This module equips you with the analytical tools needed to craft effective marketing strategies that align with organisational goals and drive competitive advantage.
Business Strategy
Develop the strategic thinking and decision-making skills needed to drive long-term business growth. You’ll explore key theories, concepts, and models that help managers improve an organisation’s competitive position and create value for stakeholders. This module examines strategy from a broad perspective, applying to businesses of all sizes and industries, as well as not-for-profit organisations. Furthermore, you’ll gain insights into effective strategic analysis and managerial approaches that influence success.
Economics for Managers
Discover key economic concepts, theories, and analytical techniques while building a strong foundation in economics. You will examine the supply and demand model, the core market framework that evaluates trade-offs and choices by weighing benefits against costs. At the firm level, you will analyse product and market structures, while at the macroeconomic level, you will explore fiscal and monetary policy. Finally, you will develop an understanding of key topics in international trade, financial markets, economic growth, and externalities—both positive and negative.
Finance for Managers
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial principles essential for managing operations and achieving strategic goals. You’ll explore the time value of money, investment instruments, and capital expenditure decisions. You’ll also cover key financial management topics, including cash flow allocation and financial asset management, providing you with the tools to make informed financial decisions that support business growth.
Operations Management
Understand the critical role of operations management in business success. You’ll explore key topics such as operations strategy, capacity planning, facilities management, and quality control. Through practical insights and case studies, you’ll develop the skills to optimise processes, improve efficiency, and enhance overall organisational performance across various industries.
Financial Accounting and Analysis
Analyse how financial statements inform business decisions across all levels of an organisation. You’ll explore how small and large process changes can enhance efficiency and profitability, as well as the impact of capital projects, long-term investments, and risk management on financial performance. By interpreting key financial data, you’ll develop the skills to support strategic decision-making and drive organisational success.
Project Management
Explore the key concepts, tools, and techniques essential for managing projects effectively. You’ll learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects across various industries, including business, construction, engineering, healthcare, IT, and marketing. Furthermore, you’ll examine critical areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, risk, resources, and communication, equipping you with the skills to drive projects from start to finish.
Project Planning, Execution & Quality Control
Develop the skills to manage the execution and monitoring phases of a project with a focus on cost, scheduling, and risk management. You’ll learn to establish project baselines, control scope changes, and optimise resources using network diagrams, earned value management, and statistical control tools. This module provides a structured approach to maintaining project performance, ensuring timely delivery while meeting quality and budget expectations.
Project Leadership & Communication
Enhance your leadership and communication skills to manage teams effectively in a project environment. You’ll learn how to build trust, foster collaboration, and develop communication plans that align team members with project goals. Additionally, you’ll become equipped with the strategies to lead diverse teams, facilitate teamwork, and navigate challenges, ensuring successful project outcomes.
Management Research Project
Undertake an independent research project with guidance from a faculty supervisor. Apply your investigative and research skills to a business scenario of your choice, analysing one or more organisations in depth. Develop strategic insights to enhance business performance while demonstrating your expertise. Your supervisor will offer support and advice, ensuring you stay on track. This module empowers you to explore real-world challenges and refine your analytical abilities for practical impact.
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