MSc Project Management

Reimagine Everything®. Lead Projects. Deliver Sustainable Impact.

The MSc Project Management is designed for ambitious professionals ready to lead complex projects in a rapidly changing world. Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford, this programme — externally accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) — develops the strategic insight, technical fluency, and ethical foundation to lead projects from initiation to successful completion across infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and sustainability sectors.

As businesses adapt to climate change, new technology, and global supply chains, this programme prepares you to lead with sharp analysis and a responsible mindset. You'll master advanced project methodologies, use data to drive smarter decisions, and apply industry-standard collaborative platforms to manage scope, time, and budget — while embedding sustainability, carbon literacy, and the circular economy into how you deliver value.

Swiss Quality. Since 1998. British Excellence. Project Leadership.

This programme combines the excellence of Swiss-quality online education with the prestige of a British degree from the University of Salford. For over two decades, Robert Kennedy College has been at the forefront of online education, while Salford Business School's recognition in project, programme, and portfolio management ensures you graduate with a globally recognised and respected qualification.

Why This Programme?

  • APM-Accredited: Externally accredited by the Association for Project Management — aligned with the standards of the world's leading professional body for project managers
  • End-to-End Project Leadership: Lead projects from scope and planning through to delivery, governance, and value realisation
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Use business analytics, performance metrics, and visualisation tools to support agile, evidence-based project management
  • Sustainability Built In: Carbon literacy, the circular economy, ethical procurement, and responsible delivery threaded through every module
  • Flexible Online Learning: Study 100% online via OnlineCampus — six intakes per year, complete in 12 months to 3 years

Your MSc Project Management degree is:

  • Recognised worldwide by employers and industry leaders
  • Awarded directly by the University of Salford
  • Identical to degrees earned on campus
  • Fully recognised by the UK government
  • Externally accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM)

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

  • Project Director
  • Programme Manager
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Transformation Manager
  • Project Analyst
  • Risk and Compliance Consultant
  • Operations & Delivery Lead
  • Project Management Consultant

Award-Winning British Education

The University of Salford is a winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2025, recognising the University's pioneering research in sustainable building design and tackling fuel poverty, led by its Energy House Labs.

Part of the United Kingdom's national Honours system (formerly known as the Queen's Anniversary Prizes), the Prize is granted every two years to recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that demonstrates excellence, innovation, and benefit for the wider world.

Duration

12 months to 3 years

Delivery Method

100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.

Terms

We offer rolling admissions throughout the year. Register at any time and begin your learning journey immediately.

Tuition Fees

CHF 525 per month for 24 months (total CHF 12,600). This covers everything: tuition, online study materials, and University fees.

Dean's Bursaries and early-payment reductions available. Full details and currency options are listed on our Tuition Plans & Rates page.

Programme not eligible for UK Government student finance.

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Accreditation and Recognition

This degree is awarded by the University of Salford, which received a Royal Charter in 1967 from Her Majesty the Queen. The University is fully recognised by the British government; The University of Salford degree transcript will mention Robert Kennedy College as your teaching institution.

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Admission Requirements

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the formal entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The formal entry requirements are:

  • A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent
  • Or a recognised professional qualification in a related discipline
  • English language at IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component)

Applications are considered from candidates who do not meet the formal entry requirements but can provide evidence of equivalence.

Examples of equivalence are:

  • A wide range of professional qualifications and/or work experience
  • Working or studying in English or an English-speaking environment

Programme Outline

Introductory

Not-for-credit

  • Induction

This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.

The MSc Project Management consists of 180 credits delivered through five modules:

Stage 1: Taught Modules (120 credits)

  • Module 1: Procurement, Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)
  • Module 2: Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chains (30 credits)
  • Module 3: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)
  • Module 4: Project Operations and Business Analytics (30 credits)

Stage 2: International Dissertation (60 credits)

Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)

Module Descriptions

Module 1: Procurement, Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)

  • Legal, financial, and strategic dimensions of high-value procurement
  • Scenario-based evaluation of procurement methods and partnership dynamics
  • Risk mitigation strategies and contract governance
  • Negotiation, critical judgment, and protecting organisational interests
  • Delivering robust, legally sound project outcomes

Module 2: Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chains (30 credits)

  • Sustainability theories and global value network analysis
  • Carbon literacy, circular economy, and green procurement
  • Responsible business models and ethical sourcing
  • International compliance and project logistics frameworks
  • Designing supply chains for long-term value and resilience

Module 3: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)

  • Scope planning, resource allocation, and team leadership
  • Stakeholder engagement and complex project governance
  • Industry-standard collaborative platforms and delivery methodologies
  • Carbon literacy and responsible deployment strategies
  • Holistic project execution: from initiation to value realisation

Module 4: Project Operations and Business Analytics (30 credits)

  • Bridging technical proficiency and systems thinking
  • Inventory management, capacity planning, and performance analytics
  • Process optimisation and continuous improvement
  • Data visualisation tools to identify trends, root causes, and strategic insight
  • Data-driven decision-making for project agility

Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)

  • Independent, business-focused research project
  • Tackle a complex project management challenge: methodology effectiveness, risk governance, or strategic alignment
  • Synthesis of project, programme, and portfolio knowledge gained throughout the programme
  • Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
  • Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance