| Course Code |
PPMMSC |
| Description: |
Although programme management has its roots in project management, the two
disciplines are markedly different and good project managers do not necessarily
make good programme managers.
This course will develop both programme and project management competence in an
environment which brings together both Ministry of Defence and public sector
supplier personnel in a unique ‘customer and supplier’ environment.
Specifically, students gain the capabilities needed for the implementation of
strategic change through project management or programme leadership in a defence
industry or public sector context.
We provide students with an on-line learning portal, through which they can
access a wide range of facilities. This portal will provide access to course
material and other services including: access to the library with its series of
on-line databases; course administration, news and timetables; document
templates to help students set out work they have to submit and a communication
and information facility. |
| Aim: |
Takes you on to further senior career opportunities in programme and project
management which are increasingly becoming an integral part of organisational or
business strategy implementation. |
| Duration: |
3 years part-time (modular):
Year 1 – PgCert,
Year 2 – PgDip, Year 3 – MSc |
| Pre-Requisites: |
Entry Requirements Normally a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or
equivalent in a quantitative discipline. Alternatively, a lesser qualification
together with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose
native language is not English, must attain an IELTS score of 6.5. |
| Designed For: |
Suitable for senior managers and professionals in both the public and
private defence sectors who are developing their roles as programme and project
managers. As well as practising programme or project managers, potential
applicants may currently be in strategic or senior operational roles in
procurement, research and development, design and manufacturing, commerce,
finance or information systems. |
| Objectives: |
Year 1 – Core Modules
• Foundations of Programme and Project Management
• Business Case and Financial Management
• Planning and Control
• Risk and Opportunities Management
Year 2 – Core Modules and Group Challenge
• The Organisation and the Individual
• Strategic Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Leading Transformational Change
• Organisational Learning
• Developing Personal Performance
• Group Action Project
Year 3 – Core Modules and Individual Project
• Research Methods
• Self-development Sessions
• Individual Research Project or Company-based Thesis
You will be taught by faculty from Cranfield School of
Management and Cranfield Defence and Security at the Defence Academy – College
of Management and Technology responsible for leading research in programme and
project management, and Government departments, particularly MOD.
Assessment Module assessment is based on written assignments and two hour
examinations. The group projects will be evaluated through presentations and a
written report.
This course is delivered by Cranfield University. |
| How to Book: |
Postgraduate Course Administration
T +44 (0) 1793 314405
F +44 (0) 1793 314901
For more information please visit
www.da.mod.uk/cmt |
