Course modules
The Executive (part-time) Masters in Programme and Project Management is a three year part-time course which begins in January each year.
| Module attendance dates: |
|
|
| Year 1 – 2012 core modules |
Year 2 – 2013 |
Year 3 – 2014 |
| Registration day: 9 January |
5-8 core modules |
core modules |
| Module 1: 9-13 January and 20-22 February |
and group |
and thesis |
| Module 2: 26-28 March and 2-4 May |
challenge |
|
| Module 3: 6-8 June and 16-18 July |
(dates tbc) |
(dates tbc) |
| Module 4: 24-26 September and 12-14 November |
|
|
*The above dates are provisional and may be subject to change.
The first two years are built around a series of intensive residential modules and the final year is focused on your thesis.
The first year reviews many of the latest project management frameworks, tools and techniques, including the bodies of knowledge from the major professional institutions. Assignments are designed to test students' basic understanding, as well as their ability to critically evaluate existing practices and processes in their organisations in terms of possible improvement using alternative approaches.
The second year moves away from standard project management subjects to examine pressures on project and decision-making from the wider, internal and external contexts. Students are required to experiment with a variety of alternative approaches which may be more appropriate and effective than their tried and tested means of problem-solving. Important intangibles such as ethics, governance, partnering and stakeholder engagement are also integral to the second year's curriculum.
The third year begins with the research methods module which prepares students for their final thesis assessment. Students have to provide evidence based conclusions and recommendations following the systematic investigation of an organisational problem or phenomenon. Although students are experienced managers, Cranfield emphasises the importance of continuous personal growth and development. The final workshop is designed to help students develop a greater sense of self-awareness and define a career roadmap.
Click to enlarge module summary and find out more about each module content
download module summary