Project management for supply chain professionals
Credit Type:
For-Credit
Credits Available:
15 Credits
Course Level:
Postgraduate
Academic Direction:
City St George's, University of London
About the course
This course will provide you with a sound understanding and knowledge of concepts and analytical skills, underpinning effective project management with the exposure to 'soft' and 'hard' tools or techniques and linking theory to live projects.
Recommended learning hours: 150
Course details
- Credit Type: For-Credit
- Study Method: Online, flexible
- Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognise the economic importance of project management
- Explain project management as a process with varied inputs, outputs and constraints
- Analyse how to effectively plan for projects and contingencies
- Evidence how different managerial approaches are appropriate for different projects
- Assess the risks and uncertainties associated with managing projects
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of contract management
- Use and apply basic tools of project management at operational, strategic and systems levels across a range of projects that could be encountered in practice
- Apply common decision making tools and frameworks in project management
- Manage the needs of different stakeholders
- Work effectively in a team and display leadership when appropriate
- Develop analytical and problem solving skills
- Explore the social implications of some project related outcomes
- Demonstrate an ethical approach to work, which resonates with that of a professional business person
- Recognise and demonstrate the importance of being tolerant of disagreement, open and sensitive to diversity in business, cultures and people
- Career Opportunity: Students are well positioned for roles managing or implementing supply chain, operations and logistics projects. The skills developed also support broader project roles in consultancy, procurement, manufacturing and service delivery, especially where cross-functional collaboration and structured project management are essential.
- Target Learners: This course is designed for learners seeking to understand and apply project management principles within supply chain settings. It is ideal for individuals looking to strengthen their ability to plan, execute and evaluate projects, manage stakeholders and address the complexities associated with supply chain‑related initiatives.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 10-20 weeks
- Maximum Registration Period: 1 Year
- Entry Requirements: To be eligible for the course, you must have:
- an undergraduate degree which is considered at least comparable to a UK third class bachelor’s degree , OR
- at least two years’ relevant professional experience at a graduate level, AND
- a high standard of English, equivalent to an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall with 6.0 in the written test, or a Duolingo score of at least 120.
- Tech/Computer Requirements: We set minimum computer and web access requirements for online study. These are updated from time and can be found at https://www.london.ac.uk/study/how-apply/computer-requirements.
- Skills Acquired:
- Project planning and control
- Project risk and contingency planning
- Application of project management tools and frameworks
- Stakeholder and team management
- Contract and resource management
- Start Anytime? Yes
Microcredential Courses
- Course Level
- Postgraduate
- Subject Area
- SCMGT Supply Chain Management
- Academic Direction
- City St George's, University of London