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Degree
MSc
UK & US Degree
Optional Sport Pathways
Duration
18 Months (Full-time with Advanced English for Business Studies)
Tuition Fees
UK – £11,280
EU, INT & US – £16,275
Internships
Optional 2-6 months UK / US / International internships
The MSc Project Management for Sustainability is a pioneering programme designed for the new era of sustainable development in businesses, charities and NGOs (non-governmental organisations). This master’s programme seamlessly combines the principles of sustainability with the rigour of project management, preparing graduates to lead with a unique blend of environmental awareness and practical management skills.
You will also be offered the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised industry qualification, PRINCE2.7® Foundation and PRINCE2.7® Practitioner.
PRINCE2 is a process-based method for effective project management, and will give you the fundamental skills you need to become a successful project manager. It stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments, and is used and recognised all over the world.
On this MSc programme you’ll explore the principles and practice of project management and discover the influence of successful project management on any organisation, with a particular emphasis on improving organisational sustainability.
With the growing recognition of sustainability as a core organisation practice, there’s no better time to study a master’s project management degree with sustainability at its heart.
On this programme you’ll gain a thorough introduction to project management practices, giving you key insights into various areas of leadership, communication, stakeholder management, intelligent systems, risk and budget management and conflict management. As the focus of your studies, you’ll also learn about sustainability and sustainable development.
Skills in planning, quality management, risk control and communication are essential to the smooth running of projects whether they are large-scale operational changes in multinationals or the management of smaller NGOs and charities. There is a real need in industry for experienced project managers who understand organisational issues and have the skills to ensure that sustainability is at the forefront of each project.
The programme is designed for full engagement, with a structure that mirrors actual project stages, providing experiential learning from conception to completion.
The skills that you will gain through studying this project management programme are transferable to a wide variety of organisations – healthcare, events, public sector, community groups, information technology, and logistics.
This cross-disciplinary MSc extends the University’s existing Liberal Arts programme at undergraduate level to a master’s programme which blends business and management with social sciences through global sustainable development, incorporating communications and the arts with computer science.
You will be offered the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised industry qualification, PRINCE2.7® Foundation and PRINCE2.7® Practitioner.
You will also gain two degrees, one from the UK and one from the US, creating more opportunities on graduation.
The MSc covers a comprehensive curriculum including project management fundamentals, sustainability, intelligent systems, and leadership diversity. You will engage in practical exercises, seminars, and group projects that challenge and build your skills. The course structure encourages a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic factors in project management. It’s designed to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and an appreciation for sustainable practices.
You’ll study key project management themes, including budgets and commercial management, as well as people management, with highly topical subjects such as Intelligent Systems helping to apply your new knowledge in the workplace.
In addition, you will gain the knowledge and tools to help implement projects in a responsible and sustainable way, in order to influence progress within a company or organisation.
You’ll also learn the governance framework of running a project and how to handle the associated risks, with the opportunity to attain the much sought-after PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2.7® Practitioner.
You’ll be taught by a teaching team which combines academic and professional training skills, accompanied by guest speakers from a wide range of industry backgrounds to provide real life experiences.
This MSc is structured as a project, with the courses following discrete project management stages:
This will enable you to experience this programme as a project, embedding project management learning experientially.
Taught modules are completed in the first three semesters of the degree. In your fourth semester you will complete your research dissertation and, should you choose to do one, also your internship.
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RIASA is excited to announce that from September 2024, we will be expanding our UK college soccer offering by launching our first-ever London Roster. Aspiring student-athletes will have the choice of 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes – all US/UK dual accredited, alongside a challenging and rewarding soccer development programme.
Sport Ed Ex combines the provision of performance coaching and playing pathways in Rugby and Cricket for aspiring athletes (men and women) aged 18 and over with the opportunity to study at Richmond American University London, offering students the unique opportunity to study a wide variety of dual accredited (US/UK) undergraduate degree courses.
Please note, this programme has lower postgraduate entry requirements than our other Postgraduate Masters programmes.
We understand that not every student is in the same situation, if you have any questions about your qualifications, please get in touch with us admissions@richmond.ac.uk.
For more information on English Language Requirements for this programme contact us on enquiries@richmond.ac.uk.
Postgraduate tuition fees for students starting their programme this academic year can be found in the table below.
UK | EU / INT / US | |
Fall 2024/Spring 2025 | Fall 2024/Spring 2025 | |
MSc Programmes
(per year) |
£11,280 | £16,275 |
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For more information visit our Tuition Fees & Funding webpage.
We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Through internships you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment. Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners Connect123 and CRCC Asia with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
Students who have graduated from our masters programmes in communications and the social sciences have gone on to work and study in the following locations:
BP, Coca-Cola Servicios de Colombia, Laura Ashley Foundation, Ogilvy & Mather, Mindshare, Mischief PR, Saatchi & Saatchi, United Nations and the WPP Group.
London Business School, London School of Economics, CIM, IDM Parsons School of Design – New York, Central St Martins -UAL.
The Internship Programme at Richmond integrates industry knowledge with real working experience. Students will be challenged to relate course projects to the workplace, make contacts which may prove valuable to their future employment prospects, and gain confidence in their capabilities, creativity and communication skills. Internships are designed to be both demanding and rewarding. The internship will provide an opportunity to better understand the marketplace, using the skills learned on courses in a real-world setting, as students produce an assessed record of their experiences.
A broad education of this kind equips graduates for a wide range of careers internationally, while enabling them to develop specialist expertise in areas of particular interest.
Students interested in gaining work experience in the USA during their last semester and wishing for help to secure a placement can be linked up to Richmond’s partner GCC (Global Career Center).
This organization will offer students comprehensive career training, find them a placement with a hosting company related to their field of studies in the USA and provide all the necessary support to students with their J1 visa application.
This optional internship will incur an additional cost of $3500 (£2600) which will cover: the J1 visa application, site visit and insurance costs ($1820), GCC’s continuous training as well as finding a placement.
The initial cost to start the coaching and training part of the programme is $1,000 and the rest of the fee is only paid once the internship has been confirmed by the host organisation/company and validated by RAIUL’s International Internship Coordinator.
An official certificate of completion will be awarded to every student having successfully completed the programme.
Visit our Careers & Internships webpage for more details on the Host Organisations and examples of Work projects.
You can apply for Postgraduate study using our online application form.
Whilst most of our courses do not set an exact deadline for applications, you are advised to apply early to secure your place and organise any sponsorship or funding.
Visit our How to Apply webpage for more information regarding Entry Requirements, admissions processes and to start your application.
“As sustainability becomes increasingly important for companies and industries throughout the world, there is a growing need for professionals who are experts in putting sustainability at the forefront of their organisation. This programme will enable students to gain an understanding of contemporary project management theory and practice integrated with sustainability, making them highly employable on graduation.”
Dr Jane Norris
Professor of Digital & Design Culture
“Completing a Master’s in International Relations at Richmond was a rewarding and fulfilling experience for me.
Richmond offers the opportunity to interact with a culturally diverse community. It stimulates discussion within a small classroom setting which in turn leads students to learn, understand, and appreciate different perspectives. In addition, the University’s professor to student ratio promotes a more personalised education with individual attention – a highly valuable asset not only throughout each semester, but especially for dissertation writing purposes.
The International Relations programme at Richmond played a fundamental role in defining my career goals. After graduating, I went on to start a non-profit organisation – Manos Amistosas – that provides educational tools and programmes to impoverished children and adolescents in Colombia, with the goal of reducing rates of violence and unplanned pregnancies in the country.”
“My year at Richmond was challenging and exciting. One thing I treasure the most about my experience at Richmond is the deep connections I was able to build.
Richmond offered me the perfect experience: an international campus with a diverse student body, and the possibility to engage in one-to-one sessions with my professors.
In my opinion, Richmond’s key advantage is the support that all the students receive, from the open day to the day they receive their degree.”
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RIASA is excited to announce that from September 2024, we will be expanding our UK college soccer offering by launching our first-ever London Roster. Aspiring student-athletes will have the choice of 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes – all US/UK dual accredited, alongside a challenging and rewarding soccer development programme.
Sport Ed Ex combines the provision of performance coaching and playing pathways in Rugby and Cricket for aspiring athletes (men and women) aged 18 and over with the opportunity to study at Richmond American University London, offering students the unique opportunity to study a wide variety of dual accredited (US/UK) undergraduate degree courses.
Our students have gone on to a range of successful careers in finance, business, media and not-for-profit organisations thanks to the unique teaching experience at Richmond. We spoke to those alumni as well as faculty members and employers about career prospects for future students graduating with a dually accredited liberal arts degree.
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