MSC PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PART TIME)
The MSc Project Management programme will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully manage projects in a variety of industries and contexts.
September 2025
Part time
30 months
Suzhou
This programme leads to a University of Liverpool degree which is recognised by Ministry of Education, China.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the MSc Project Management (part-time) programme, you will have:
- knowledge of the role of project management and of a project manager;
- the skills to engage with senior management and achieve strategic objectives;
- an understanding of management and leadership theories, and the ability to apply them in domestic and international projects;
- an understanding of the components, processes, tools, and techniques used in project management as well as their relationships to one another;
- the skills to initiate, plan, execute, control, lead, evaluate, and complete projects on time, within budget and within quality constraints; and
- the ability to apply a range of techniques to establishing and refining project goals and delivering business benefits.
Great companies run projects to drive value creation. The MSc Project Management programme is equipped with a curriculum that combines hard techniques and soft capabilities, helping students become experts in project management.
Zhiqin Ni
Programme Director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
The university offers a broad range of activities aiming to enrich master students’ theoretical and experiential learning and professional development. Trainings, workshops and seminars, covering varieties of themes and topics, both generic and subject-specific, are often offered at both university and school/department levels. Additionally, IBSS programmes offer discipline- specific supplementary modules which will aid to broaden your knowledge in that specific field and enhance your skills. These would include opportunities to work as a teaching assistant, research assistant, or intern at XJTLU. Depending on the programme, field trips and company visits will be organized, and invited talks will be given by the industrial experts and professionals. All these activities will not only support you in your programme study, but also develop your personal and professional skills and enhance your overall career and employability.
TIMETABLE
For this part-time programme, modules will be mainly delivered on weekends.
I learned a range of specific techniques and skills and the value of a detail-oriented focus when managing projects. This degree is very practical and applicable to a variety of fields.
Svenja Hilgert
Student, MSc Project Management(Part time)
Careers
Graduates from this programme can work in project management roles across a range of industries, including e-commerce, oil and gas, software, IT, construction, airlines, consulting, retail, and manufacturing. The programme will greatly improve your employment prospects since the demand for competent project managers is increasing worldwide. It also provides a solid foundation for students to further their studies.
Overview
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 (part-time) 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. In a learning environment that is fully embedded in technology, MSc Project Management students are equipped to become the next generation of top talent in this field. They can take advantage of International Business School Suzhou’s extensive industry links with companies in Suzhou and Shanghai and the school’s own research centres to benefit their research and future careers.
Why should I study Project Management at XJTLU?
By studying this course, you can expect to: