The joint MSc in Project Management offered by the British University in Dubai (BUiD), and the University of Leeds (UK) provides a unique blend of global expertise and regional relevance. The programme is delivered part-time in person in Dubai over 24 months and combines the strengths of the BUiD and the Leeds Centre for Projects (at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds). Students benefit from a curriculum taught by world-class faculty, tailored to industry needs in the UAE and the Middle East, that nurtures graduates with the skills to excel in future project environments.

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The programme targets professionals and aspiring project leaders across various sectors, including construction, architecture, engineering, technology, IT, business, management, and public administration. The programme equips students with strong competencies in project planning, execution, risk and quality management, sustainability, and leadership in complex environments. Through eight taught modules and a dissertation, learners develop a comprehensive understanding of modern project management principles.

The joint MSc in Project Management is designed for aspiring project leaders, providing advanced knowledge and skills in project management, innovative techniques, value creation, and sustainability, to prepare graduates for leadership roles across public and private sector organisations.

The modules are jointly delivered by BUiD and the University of Leeds using a block teaching format scheduled on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), in-person programme with limited online academic support activities that complement the face-to-face teaching. Students engage with one module at a time, promoting deep, focused learning. Each teaching block spans two weekends, with in-person instruction delivered over two consecutive days per weekend. To ensure a balanced, manageable learning experience, each teaching day is limited to 7.5 hours.

Graduates completing this MSc programme will be well-equipped to take on high-impact roles, pursue international opportunities, and acquire leadership positions in today’s fast-paced, project-driven industries. They will be prepared to take on roles in both the public and private sectors or to continue their postgraduate education.

All applicants will need to satisfy the jointly agreed admissions criteria which are listed below:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale from an accredited university.
• A minimum academic IELTS score of 6.0, with no individual skill band below 5.5.
• Applicants with a GPA as low as 2.6 may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Joint Admissions Board, provided they have at least three years of relevant professional experience and meet the same English language proficiency requirements.
• Exemptions for English language requirements will be applied as per the University’s Policies and Procedures Manual. Any exceptional cases will be referred to the Joint Admissions Board for academic judgement.
• All applicants will be required to submit a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Admission of applicants presenting alternative academic or professional qualifications and relevant experience will be considered in accordance with the provisions on Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as detailed in the Joint Legal Agreement.

• Critical understanding of key project management concepts, their evaluation and application to projects.
• Understanding of the critical role of project management tools and techniques for the effective delivery of work on projects and the rationale for their use.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of risk management, resilience and crises as applied to projects.
• Critically evaluate sources of risk, causes of risks and mitigation measures.
• Critically evaluate the effectiveness of teamworking and leadership approaches, taking into account the complexities of the project setting and develop strategies for improvement.
• Appraise current problems by critically engaging with other people’s work and diverse sources of information, including key theories of the academic discipline.
• Evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline.
• Distinguish and critique project management methodologies
• Demonstrate understanding of the wider context, landscape and drivers for innovations in project management.
• Evaluate the opportunities and challenges innovations present in terms of value creation.
• Apply a systems perspective to projects within organisations
• Apply multidisciplinary knowledge – (demonstrate the ability to integrate subject-specific knowledge, effectively applying this diverse knowledge base to make informed decisions within the simulated project environment)
• Evaluate the impact of decision-making – (develop the skills to assess the consequences of various decision-making strategies on project variables and outcomes).

Module Code

• People and Organisations BUiD
• Management of Projects BUiD
• Planning, Execution and Control BUiD
• Project Management Research Methods BUiD
• Principles of Sustainable Project Management UL
• Risk & Resilience UL
• Innovation and Digital Technologies UL
• Applied Project Management UL
• Dissertation BUiD