Course Summary
The Higher Diploma in Business in Project Management provides the practical knowledge and skills in the area of project management for learners who wish to upskill or reskill in this area to avail of future employment or further education opportunities.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for the Higher Diploma in Business in Project Management is aimed at learners with the following entry qualifications:
• A Level 8 honours bachelor’s degree in a non-cognate area with a minimum pass classification.
• A Level 7 ordinary bachelor’s degree in a cognate area (cognate areas include business, finance, management).
• Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification and who have at least 3 years’ work experience may also be considered through the College’s normal RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures.
• Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken a degree taught in English, must provide evidence of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate or DBS English Assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid.
Application Details
We are now accepting applications for programmes taking place in 2025.
Next intake: September 2025
Fees
We are now accepting applications for programmes taking place in 2024.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
On completion of this programme, learners will have the competencies to make them suited to a broad range of career and professional development options and progress on the path towards becoming a successful project manager in a wide variety of contexts.
Graduates have the potential to work across numerous industries, for example: ICT, education, banking, finance, engineering and construction and many more.
Some of the roles include:
• Project Manager
• Junior Project Manager
• Associate Project Manager
• Assistant Project Manager
• Digital Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Project Administrator
• Programme Manager
Duration
Part-Time: 2 Years