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Information contained in this booklet is correctat time of publication May 2009 PMN1-0509

ContentsKey Benefits ................................................................... 2 The Programme at a Glance ......................................... 3 Module Details .............................................................. 4 Teaching and Assessment ............................................ 7 Indicative Readings and Texts ..................................... 8

Graduate Destinations .................................................. 9 Student Feedback ........................................................ 10 Staff Profiles ................................................................ 11 Entry Requirements .................................................... 13 Key Information .......................................................... 14 Fees & Scholarships ..................................................... 16 Contact Details ............................................................ 18 Key Facts and Figures I ............................................... 19 Key Facts and Figures II .............................................. 20


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Key BenefitsProject Management

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Key BenefitsGraduates of most disciplines seeking todevelop a career in project managementwould be able to contribute to and benefitfrom this programme.

The MSc Project Management programmeprovides students with a thorough knowledgeand understanding of project planning andcontrol from a business and managementperspective. The course has been shaped so asto provide a route for graduates andexperienced managers who would like tomove into project management from theirown specialist sectors or for those who wishto improve their skills in this important areaof management.

Students entering the course come formdiverse backgrounds including: finance, thelaw, information technology, construction,engineering, teaching, hospitality,horticulture and general management.

Graduates from this programme will haveacquired theoretical and technical knowledgeand skills to equip (or enhance their CVs) fora career in a wide range of organisationsincluding:

Industry The Public Sector Charities and NGOs

International Development Healthcare Government Service Teaching/Lecturing Research


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3 The Programme at a GlanceProject ManagementSalford Business School 2009

The Programme at a GlanceThe central aim of the MSc ProjectManagement programme is to equip studentswith the key project management tools andtechniques, concepts and ideas, as used by

professional project managers in differingsectors of commerce, industry, governmentetc. The programme adopts a distinctlymanagerial focus with a strong basis inbusiness and management practice with theultimate aim of giving students the ability tomanage projects in a variety of settings.

Semester 1

Project Management & Processes(15 credits)

Strategic Management(15 credits)

Project Planning and Control (30 credits)

Semester 2

Project Human ResourceManagement(15 credits)

Project Risk and Procurement(15 credits)

Business Research(15 credits)

Quality and Environmental Systems(15 credits)

Semester 3

Dissertation (60 credits) or

Professional Work Placement (1 year duration - 60 credits)


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Module DetailsProject Management


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Module DetailsThis programme runs for a full twelve monthsstarting in September of each year. Studentsmust successfully complete the first twosemesters of taught modules before

progressing to the final dissertation stage.

Semester 1The modules in the first semester give you anintroduction to project management and alsodevelops your skills in using project softwareand techniques such as scheduling.

Project Management Context and

Processes (15 credits)You will gain a wide overview of projectmanagement and looks at project life-cycles,definitions, processes, people and teams,along with techniques and methods.

Project Management Planning andControl (30 credits)

Increase your awareness of the impact of time,budgets and quality on project success; andthrough an exploration of scheduling and theuse of specific project management software,improve the knowledge and skills ofmanaging and controlling projects effectively.

Strategic ManagementYou will receive grounding in the major issuesand perspectives of strategic management bythinking strategically about managementissues both on the programme and in yourfuture career.


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5 Module DetailsProject ManagementSalford Business School 2009

Semester 2The focus of the second semester is ondeveloping an increasing detailed perspectiveon the practice of project management inregard to people, risk and operations alongwith a preparation for researching into thefield at the dissertation stage. All modules inSemester 2 are 15 credits.

Project Human ResourceManagement and Communications(15 credits)

Explore how the effective use of people,groups and teams aided by goodcommunications can enhance projectachievement.

Project Risk and ProcurementManagement

You will be made aware of the impact of riskon projects and how good operationalmanagement can mitigate the negativeconsequences of risk taking.

Business ResearchIn this module you will explore thefundamental processes and methodologies ofbusiness research and an awareness oflearning styles, of sources of businessinformation and the use of researchconventions and methods.

Quality and Environmental SystemsIn this module you will critically evaluate thedevelopment and implementation of qualityand environmental systems for performanceimprovement and supplier assurance. This willinclude evaluation of internationalmanagement system standards such asISO9001:2000 and ISO14001:2004.


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Semester 3The final Semester is focussed on thedevelopment of a research project so that thetheoretical and practical knowledge gained inSemester 1 and Semester 2 can be exploredfurther by the student through rigorousplanning, analysis, critical enquiry, clearexpression and independent judgement.

Research Dissertation (60 credits)Apply the theoretical and practical knowledgeyou have gained from the taught element ofthe programme to a relevantbusiness/management issues identified in yourresearch proposal. The dissertation is a 15,000word piece of sustained independent research.

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Professional Placement Year(60 credits)

For suitably motivated students there is anopportunity to take a year-long paidplacement in a UK based company. You willwork in a role related to your interests andgain valuable work experience as part of youracademic programme. Your placement issupported by a Placements Tutor who canassist with CV and interview preparation aswell as other aspects of the placement.


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7 Teaching and AssessmentProject ManagementSalford Business School 2009

Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is predominantly via lectures.Teaching and learning is supported bytutorials, seminars, practical classes, casestudies and projects.

Extensive use is made of the UniversitysVirtual Learning Environment - Blackboard.All students have access to this universitynetwork from anywhere in the world.

The assessment will consist of: In-course assignments and project work Examinations which will test the ability to

retain relevant knowledge and apply itunder managed conditions Examinations use discursive essay topics,

problems to solve, and case study analysis

The dissertation element offers a furtheropportunity for students to apply theirknowledge and skills in a less structuredenvironment.


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Indicative Readings and TextsProject Management


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Indicative Readings and TextsTeaching is supported by a range of resourcesincluding online materials and additionalreadings.

Burke (2003) Project Management:Planning and Control Techniques , Wiley.

Englund & Dinsmore (2003) Creating theProject Office: A managers guide , Jossey-Bass.

Gray and Larson (2000) Project Management: The managerial process ,McGraw-Hill.

Keeling (2000) Project Management: Aninternational Perspective , MacMillanBusiness.

Kerzner (2006) Project Management ,Wiley.

Lock (2001) Essentials of Project Management , Gower.

Maylor (1999) Project Management , FTPitman Publishing.

Meredith & Mantel (2006) Project Management: A Managerial Approach ,Wiley.

Portney (2001) Project Management for Dummies , John Wiley & Sons.

Turner & Simister (2000) Handbook of Project Management , Gower.

Journals and eJournals International Journal of Project Management

Risk Management Journal Project Management Magazine of the

Project Management Institute, USA. Project Magazine of the Association for

Project Management, UK.


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9 Graduate DestinationsProject ManagementSalford Business School 2009

Graduate DestinationsThe structure and content of this programmeis based on the professional bodies ofknowledge of the Project ManagementInstitute (PMI) and the Association of Project

Managers (APM). The course has beendeveloped with project managementspecialists from a range of organisations.

Graduates from this course are highly valuedby employers. An MSc Project Managementfrom Salford will enable students to gain acareer with leading businesses andorganisations.


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Student FeedbackCurrent students on the programme have said;

I have specialised in engineering and wantedto widen my understanding of business andthe way projects are seen by managers ratherthan by technical experts. I see this course as away of broadening my understanding of theworld of business whilst not travelling too farfrom my original discipline.

I have a background in law and wanted togain specific technical skills in projects andtheir management. I think the MSc will helpme to develop an impressive CV that shows I

have multiple skills and specific knowledgethat can be applied to practically any contextof work.

I want to work in the Non-GovernmentalOrganisation sector, particularly in overseasdevelopment. The whole system of applyingfor funding, developing plans andimplementing development schemes is now

project based. A comprehensive knowledge ofthe tools, approaches and ideas of projectmanagement is now taken-for-granted byfunding and development agencies, so I haveto become aware of this if I am to succeed inmy intended career. This course will give themeans to build a future in the area I am mostinterested in working.


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11 Staff ProfilesProject ManagementSalford Business School 2009

Staff ProfilesThe course team is multi-disciplinary,embracing specialists with a business andmanagement background as well asprofessionally qualified staff.

Kevin KaneProgramme Leader

Before entering higher education Kevinworked as a management consultant in thefield of organization development both in theUK and overseas. His primary roles were insupply and project management.

Kevins research interests are in the area ofsmall and micro-business and the impact ofregulatory legislation on their successfuldevelopment.

Yiannis PolychronakisYiannis Polychronakis is a Lecturer in Logistics

and Project Management. Yiannis has alsoassisted a number of organisations indeveloping and implementing best practicesin the areas of process management, supplychain development and project management.Companies include Kawneer (Europe), SilentNight and Cleveland Guest.

Yiannis has published several articles inprestigious international journals(International Journal of ProductionEconomics , International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management ) in the area ofProject Management application for SupplyChain Development, and has a number ofpapers included in refereed InternationalConference Proceedings.


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Chris Procter Placements Coordinator,Salford Business School

Chris co-ordinates placements in SalfordBusiness School involving students taking partin one year paid sandwich placementsbetween the second and final year of theirundergraduate programme. He also led theaccreditation of the University of Salford as aCity and Guilds delegate authority.

Chriss main teaching is in the field of ProjectManagement.


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13 Entry RequirementsProject ManagementSalford Business School 2009

Entry RequirementsA minimum of a UK 2(ii) honours degree, or anequivalent award from the UK or another country in abusiness oriented discipline.Applicants must also provide evidence of their

proficiency in English. This can take a variety of formsbut is most commonly represented by an IELTS with anoverall score of 6.5, a TOEFL score of 575 or above or aGCSE/O level with a grade of C or higher. You mayalso be able to take a language test in Salfords Schoolof Languages.The Schools Graduate Diploma of Management andEnglish (GDME) is a recognised entry qualification forthose applicants who do not already meet theacademic and/or language requirements of theseprogrammes.The Schools experienced admissions staff understandinternational equivalencies. Each application iscarefully examined and the UK equivalency of youraward can be calculated with a high degree ofaccuracy.In exceptional cases, work experience may be acceptedas a substitute for a formal academic qualification. Awide range of professional qualifications are acceptedeither for partial or full fulfilment of entry criteria.Mature applicants without a first degree but withextensive work experience (at least 5 years of full-timepost-graduate employment in a relevant discipline at asignificant level of responsibility) are also welcome toapply.

Applicants who are unsuccessful for the firstprogramme of choice will automatically be consideredfor an alternative or more appropriate programmeoffered by the University of Salford.If you require further assistance with your applicationthe School can also provide contact information for thenearest location of one of our extensive network ofoverseas representatives.


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Key InformationAll applications should be made directly tothe University of Salford. A paper applicationcan be posted on request or downloadedfrom http://www.salford.ac.uk/study/forms/

postgraduate_taught_application.pdf;however, we encourage use of our onlineapplication system available directly from theSchools website, www.business.salford.ac.uk.

Applications are considered as they arereceived and each application is considered onits individual merits; for this reason it isessential that applicants complete each partof the application form with as much detail aspossible.

Applications can be received throughout theyear but if you are travelling from overseasplease allow sufficient time to apply for anyvisa that may be required.

All programmes are available forcommencement in September each year. An

International Welcome Week and anInduction Week are held in the two weekspreceding the commencement of formalteaching

Programme Duration 1 year full-time


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15 Key InformationProject ManagementSalford Business School 2009

September Commencement The programmes all commence in Septembereach year. The start of the inductionprogramme for students commencing in 2009will be 21 st September. Students are stronglyencouraged to attend the induction weekevents that include academic study skills,familiarisation activities as well as a socialcalendar.

Semester 1 Teaching September to Late December

Christmas Vacation

Semester 1 Examinations January

Semester 2 Teaching February to April

(including the Easter break)

Semester 2 Examinations May

Semester 3 Dissertation June to August

GraduationsThe University conducts one graduationceremony each year in July at the LowryCentre on Salford Quays. Students who have

successfully completed their degree in theprevious 12 months are entitled to attend theceremony.

International students who wish to apply for aPost-Study Work Visa under the Home Officesnew points based system may get an officialtranscript before the ceremony in order tocomplete their application.


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Fees & ScholarshipsThe fees for EU/UK postgraduate students willbe 3,800 for the 2009/10 academic year. Forinternational students the fee is currently9,300 (2009/2010). There is a slight

CPI-indexed rise in this fee each academic year.There are a number of options forpostgraduate students to pay their feesincluding direct debit and instalments.However, international students who meet allour entry conditions will be required to pay adeposit before an unconditional offer letterwill be dispatched.

The University's scholarships and bursariespolicy is currently under review. As a result ofthis review the criteria and value of theseawards may alter slightly. In most situations astudent can only hold one bursary orscholarship with the University.

All bursaries and scholarships are appliedautomatically and do not require an

additional application form.

Loyalty Bursary A bursary worth at least 10% of programmefees is available to students who havepreviously successfully studied at theUniversity of Salford in any programme (orsubject area) to an honours degree level (orhigher). EU/UK students who have achievedgood results may be eligible for a higherpercentage fee reduction.


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17 Fees & ScholarshipsProject ManagementSalford Business School 2009

International Excellence ScholarshipInternational students who have achieved theequivalent of a UK second class, first division(2.1) honours degree will receive a 2,000scholarship represented in the form of a feereduction.

South Asian Bursary Students who are nationals of Pakistan, India,Nepal, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka and who meetthe conditions for entry into the MBA willreceive a 2,000 bursary provided in the formof a fee reduction.


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Contact DetailsProgramme AdministratorUniversity of SalfordSalfordGreater Manchester

M5 4WTUnited Kingdom

Tel: 0161 295 2095Fax: 0161 295 2130E-mail: [email protected]


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19 Key Facts and Figures IProject ManagementSalford Business School 2009

Key Facts and Figures I

University of Salford Long heritage as an education

institution dating from before 1896 Located 1 miles from Manchester

city centre Over 19,000 students who are part

of the largest urban studentpopulation in Europe

A multi-cultural population fromover 120 countries

Set on a green 40 acre riversidecampus Friendly, caring and supportive

learning environment 150m of investment in campus

facilities over the next five years Some of the best value student

accommodation in the UnitedKingdom

Strong public transport links toManchester, the North West and therest of the UK


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Key Facts and Figures II

Salford Business School One of the largest Business Schools

in the United Kingdom 90% of our graduates go on to

employment or further studywithin six months of graduation

Programmes are informed bybusiness and industrial needs

Emphasis on graduate outcomesinclude personal development and

employability Strong teaching and researchresults evidenced by nationalindicators

Established support servicescovering academic as well asgeneral welfare issues

2350 Full-time undergraduates

250 Part-time undergraduates 500 Full-time postgraduates 430 Part-time postgraduates 750 International students 130 Academic staff 60 Support staff


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