MSc in Major Programme Management

About the programme

How do leaders face the uniquely complex challenges presented by planning and delivering major programmes?

The MSc in Major Programme Management helps you develop the understanding, ability and confidence to address these challenges and manage programmes the scale of which can transform a company, a city, or even a country.

Designed for experienced project and programme managers, this part-time programme is rigorous, selective and intellectually challenging, and awards a masters degree from the University of Oxford.

Whilst much of your study is completed from home, you will also attend eight modules of four days each in person at Oxford. During these taught modules you’ll benefit from discussion and networking with faculty and peers from many different countries and industries.

Modules:

Designing and Managing Successful Programmes
Major Programme Risk
Systems Engineering
Financial Management
Contract Management
Research Methods
Managing Performance
Globalisation and Major Programmes

On completion of the in person Oxford modules, eight summative assessments and a dissertation, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to successfully deliver major programmes.

Programme outline and assessment

Our mission

Through the MSc in Major Programme Management, Saïd Business School is dedicated to developing exceptional project and programme managers to meet the world's greatest challenges.

Dr Atif Ansar

Programme Director

Introduction to the programme

What is the MSc in Major Programme Management?

Benefits

To you

Develop crucial leadership and technical skills
Enhance your career prospects with a masters-level qualification while working
Gain international insights, knowledge and skills
Grow your professional networks with a global, multi-industry peer group
Boost your confidence and credibility at board-level

To your organisation

Improve programme outcomes and risk management
Develop leaders with enhanced strategic decision-making and an international mindset
Retain and develop top achievers and high potential employees
Tap into game-changing research

Class profile (2016-18)

The MSc draws together a truly diverse mix of project and programme managers from many employment sectors and countries.

55-60

Class size

41

Average age

26

Nationalities

26

Employment sectors

27%

Female students

Meet the faculty

Meet the full faculty

Oxford Saïd’s outstanding faculty bring access to world-class research, a wealth of industry experience and the ability to present complex concepts and lead high-level executive debate.

Atif Ansar

Programme Director

Bent Flyvbjerg

Academic Director

Kate Blackmon

Operations and Service Management

Alexander Budzier

Information Systems

As a woman in programme management, it can sometimes be difficult to find role models, this programme is a really good opportunity to connect with other women who work in similar environments. Often programme management is seen as a male environment, but actually part of what we learn is the value of our own individual styles.

Daniella Jenkins

Managing Director, Projella Ltd

Scholarships for women

We believe that greater team diversity positively affects the outcome of a project.

One of the ways we are showing our support for greater diversity is through scholarships offered to outstanding female candidates, designed to increase the flow of talented women into senior roles in the industry.

Two scholarships will be awarded to candidates in the 2019 intake. These will cover 50% of the total programme fee.

Scholarships

Meet us

We hold one-to-one meetings and information events around the world, as well as an annual Open Evening here in Oxford. These sessions are a great opportunity to find out more about the MSc.

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