Advanced Diploma Project Management Practice

Overview & facilities

This intensive seven-month diploma offers in-depth coverage of project management principles and approaches. It is designed for those with professional experience in project management and can provide an entry point to the MSc in Project Management Practice. Typically, applicants will have practical project management experience and an ordinary degree, HND qualification or equivalent.

The aim of the Advanced Diploma is to develop project management knowledge and skills. The course focuses on both the management and leadership aspects of project management.  It is designed to consolidate existing skills and give students an introduction to the core principles of project management. Students will study the theory and practice of leadership as well as developing leadership skills and competencies.

Students come from a variety of backgrounds and throughout the course will gain exposure to new perspectives, approaches, frameworks and ideas.  One of the features of the diploma is that it encourages a high degree of peer learning and sharing of best practice. 

Content & modules

The course consists of an initial introductory session and two modules.

Module 1: Project Management

This module provides an understanding of the basic principles and approaches of project management. The content deals with the management of projects (rather than how to become a project manager) and will therefore appeal to any individual involved in the delivery of projects, whether as a participant in a team, a project leader, a manager or a project sponsor. The module emphasises the different stages in a project and focuses on the fact that projects involve many people working within organisations. The module will consolidate existing project management skills and give the student an introduction to the core underpinnings of project management including quality, time, cost, benefits and risks, whilst also providing an opportunity for reflection upon the dynamics and effectiveness of working in groups.

Module 2: Project Leadership

The ability to lead projects effectively is essential to the success of any project. Moreover, given the rise of the project workforce, the proliferation of social media and the need to operate in a flatter world, there is a growing demand for driving results through social networks thus requiring the skills of influencing, connecting and leading. This module aims to provide students with a clear understanding of the role of effective leadership in delivering successful project outcomes. Project leadership is studied within the context of the existing theories of leadership, and focuses on their application in actual situations. Students will understand the dynamics of human interaction during project implementation, and demonstrate the ability to lead project teams through reflection. They will be able correlate theoretical insights with practice and review leadership performance.
The module will develop the core leadership skills and competencies required to lead project teams effectively and enable students to conduct organisational problem solving and identify shortcomings in their work environment before proposing approaches for mitigating and addressing these.

Entry & applying

Applicants should have a recognised second class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Alternatively you may have a professional qualification deemed to be of equivalent standard.

For a course brochure, an application form, or other enquiries, please contact:

National Centre for Project Management
Middlesex University
Bramley Road
Trent Park
London N14 4YZ

Tel: 0208 411 2299
Email: ncpm@mdx.ac.uk

Further information can be found on our website www.eis.mdx.ac.uk/ncpm

Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL (paper based) 575 or TOEFL (internet based) 90 with specified minimum scores for each component. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements

Applying

Applicants should apply directly to the National Centre for Project Management.  Apply Now

Fees & funding

January 2012

UK/EU students: £3,500
International students: £3,500

September 2012/January 2013

UK/EU students: £2,220
International students: £3,420

Find out about our flexible payment plans for UK/EU students, and how they can help you spread the cost of your course.

Careers & placements

The diploma is specifically designed for anyone with an interest in how projects are managed and can also be taken as a bridge to further learning at postgraduate level. Graduates of the diploma may proceed to the MSc Project Management Practice carrying forward their accumulated credits.