Education

Advanced Diploma Project Management Practice

An intensive seven-month course offering in-depth coverage of project management principles and approaches. The aim of the Advanced Diploma is to develop project management knowledge and skills. The programme focuses on both the management and the leadership aspects in projects.

The course will consolidate existing skills and give the student an introduction to the core principles of project management. Students will study theory and practice of leadership as well as developing leadership skills and competencies.

Course overview
The programme 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 programme may proceed to the MSc Project Management Practice, carrying forward their accumulated credits.

Structure
The Advanced Diploma comprises two modules: Managing Projects and Leading Projects. The course begins with an induction session which introduces learners to the facilities available to learning in the workplace. The material covers the extended project management process from inception through to operation and beyond whilst also emphasising the skills and competencies needed to lead, influence, and deliver in an increasingly demanding and dynamic environment.

Study Pattern, Attendance and Assessment

The course is part-time with taught units and e-learning and is structured to match the needs of learners in full-time employment. There are twelve contact teaching days, which are delivered in monthly two-day blocks on campus over the duration of the course and combined with additional work and assessment. There are no exams.

Entry requirements
The programme 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.

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.

Application form

Course fee (2011-12 academic year)
UK/EU: £2,220
Overseas: £3,420

Next start date: 23 May 2012.
For further information, please contact:

National Centre for Project Management
Middlesex University
College House
Trent Park
London N14 4YZ
Tel. + 44 (0) 20 8411 2299
Fax + 44 (0) 20 8411 5133
or email: ncpm@mdx.ac.uk