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Overview
In this Project Planning and Control course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll cover the vital tools and techniques successful project managers use to control cost, schedule and performance.
You’ll learn new ways to:
- collect, manage and analyse data for complex projects
- spot trends in data
- report on project progress.
You can tailor your learning to your sector and apply new project management techniques in your workplace from the start. You’ll also develop your skills in communication and report writing.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to…
- Explain and evaluate the basic principles and techniques of project planning and project control.
- Apply new project management methods to your work environment.
- Discuss and use a variety of project scheduling techniques.
- Write management and technical reports.
- Use project networks and Gantt charts to assist in successful project planning.
- Describe and use resource levelling and fast-tracking techniques.
Programme Structure
You’ll study vital aspects of project management, over six separate units:- Session 1: Setting the context
- Session 2: Scope and estimating
- Session 3: Detailed planning
- Session 4: Plans to execution
- Session 5: Project control
- Session 6: Project decision making
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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IELTS 6.5
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have:
- relevant experience that supports this level of learning, or
- a 2:2 (second-class) degree.
You do not need to have a degree to join this course – you’re welcome to apply if you have relevant professional experience.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full
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