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Project management is one of the most transferable skills in the global economy. African Future University's MSc covers the full project lifecycle — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure — using both predictive and agile frameworks. You will earn practical experience with MS Project, Jira, and risk registers while studying stakeholder management, procurement, and programme governance. The capstone requires you to rescue or optimise a real project scenario presented by industry partners.
You will master MS Project, Jira, and risk registers through live scenarios — not slide decks alone. Electives cover construction, IT, and humanitarian contexts. The capstone rescues a failing project brief from an industry partner.
Faculty spotlight
PMP-certified Professor Daniel Osei teaches agile at scale; Dr. Priya Sharma specialises in humanitarian logistics projects.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PM501 | Principles of Project Management Principles of Project Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| PM502 | Project Planning & Scheduling Project Planning & Scheduling — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| PM503 | Cost & Resource Management Cost & Resource Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| PM504 | Stakeholder & Communication Management Stakeholder & Communication Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PM505 | Agile & Scrum Frameworks Agile & Scrum Frameworks — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| PM506 | Risk & Quality Management Risk & Quality Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PM601 | Leadership in Project Environments Leadership in Project Environments — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| PM602 | Strategic Project Governance & PMO Strategic Project Governance & PMO — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 18 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. African Future University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@afutureuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 · 30 h |
| PM507 | Procurement & Contract Management Procurement & Contract Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| PM508 | Programme & Portfolio Management Programme & Portfolio Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| 3 · 30 h |
| PM603 | Project Management Capstone Project Management Capstone — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 6 · 60 h |