MSc Project Management

The demand for effective project managers is on the rise, with an estimated 40% of all global economic activities conducted through projects. The MSc Project Management programme at IBSS is the first educational programme in China registered by the International Project Management Association (IPMA). Following the IPMA ICB4 standards, the programme features a blend of core project management techniques and vital soft skills. Through this combination, the programme provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully manage projects in various industries and backgrounds.

Students also benefit from IBSS’s strong industry links with companies in Suzhou and Shanghai, as well as the School’s research centres, supporting both applied learning and future career development.

Why Should I Study MSc Project Management at IBSS?

By studying this programme, you can expect to:

• study in China’s first IPMA (International Project Management Association)-registered educational programme, aligned with internationally recognised project management standards;
• establish the capability to initiate, plan, deliver,and close projects of different sizes and complexity in a competitive global environment;
• strengthen the soft skills that matter in practice to support strong performance and career progression, including collaboration, leadership, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving;
• develop a professional mindset and toolset for working with diverse teams across cultures, functions,and industries; and
• graduate with a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by China’s Ministry of Education.

By the time you graduate from the MSc Project Management programme, you will have:

• the project management skills to plan, deliver, control,and evaluate projects of different sizes and complexity in a highly competitive global market;
• a practical toolkit related to stakeholder management, risk management,and quality assurance;
• stronger professional judgement through the analysis of case studies, linking theory with real-world environments and expectations;
• enhanced readiness for both domestic and international job markets, supported by applied learning that reflects current industry practice; and
• the capability to contribute to organisational growth by delivering projects that support strategic goals at both the project and organisational level.