MSc Project Management & Innovation at University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• develop the skills to manage complex technology and innovation projects
• be prepared for a career in industries ranging from manufacturing and services to the public sector
• opportunity to work on a live issue for a business client

What you'll study

Based in the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship in Strathclyde Business School, the programme draws on the contributions of leading academic experts across key, relevant disciplines – project management, innovation, strategy and organisation – as well as from Strathclyde's Technology & Innovation Centre.

On completion of the programme you'll have gained:

• comprehensive knowledge and understanding of key issues in managing technology and innovation
• understanding of the role of projects in delivering innovation and change in products, processes and services
• practical skills for managing projects with a high uncertainty and innovation content and/or which have innovation and change as a main target

Course content

The programme is centred on three core modules:

• project management
• innovation and technology management
• management skills

These are designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills critical for our graduates' future careers in project management and innovation. We place great emphasis on your ability to work effectively in complex, dynamic and uncertain environments, and to recognise the challenges that these circumstances pose.

Our teaching and learning methods are designed so that you develop skills in recognition of challenges, opportunities and can develop strategies for change. Simultaneously, the project management in practice and personal development modules provide you with leadership, project management and professional communication skills that are essential for career progression into project leadership roles, as well as experience of working with clients and putting theory into practice.

You'll also be able to pursue your individual interests and further develop specialised skills relevant to your preferred career paths through a wide range of elective classes.

Careers

The majority of graduates choose to pursue careers in project management and/or consultancy. They have worked across a range of industries including automotive, banking and finance, public sector, technology and construction, as well as in SMEs. 

Specifically, we have graduates working as project managers, project analysts, business technology analysts and senior consultants/consultants at companies including:

• Shell
• Accenture
• Capgemini
• LG
• Volkswagen
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• NHS
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• EY