Project Management

You can apply for a fully funded place on our upskilling courses if:

1. You have lived in Scotland for the last three years for reasons other than education; or
2. You are living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and working for a UK employer that works in partnership with the University of Stirling and is headquartered or operates in Scotland; or
3. You are a member of staff at the University of Stirling.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
• IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

Managing just one part of the project is not enough: project management requires a systemic view, balancing multiple objectives and the needs of different stakeholders.  The module develops various individual skills, but it emphasises the need for a systemic approach and as such will develop the following:

• an understanding of the major issues in project management from planning to implementation
• an appreciation of complex multiple objectives found in many projects
• the variety of activity that can benefit from project management
• the specialised skills required by project managers

The individual skills which will be developed throughout this short course include:

• project scheduling with MS Project
• financial modelling with Excel
• introductory principles of project risk analysis
• coping with multiple objectives
• project success/ failure analysis
• report writing

The module is delivered entirely online through our intuitive learning platform iStirling which is accessed through the University Portal. You’ll have access to a wide range of resources, including: 

• video lectures
• day-to-day support from online tutors
• core module materials, documentation and reading lists
• journals, ebooks and software

The module will be assessed by means of a 100% individual assignment:

You will be asked to assess a proposed large-scale project to produce a report using the tools and techniques from the short course to determine the viability (or otherwise) of the project.

Please direct enquiries to Dr Peter Flett.

The module is specifically designed to simulate real life experience by undertaking a major project and analysis exercise which will enhance employability and career management skills.