Faculty of Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Programme

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management is a prestigious postgraduate qualification designed to develop advanced project planning, execution, and leadership skills essential for managing complex initiatives across industries. Recognised as equivalent to a Master’s-level qualification (RQF Level 7) within the UK education system, this diploma is ideal for project managers, engineers, consultants, and professionals aiming to elevate their strategic and operational expertise in project management.

This programme equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of project governance, risk management, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement. By combining theoretical principles with real-world methodologies such as Agile and PRINCE2, students gain the practical skills needed to deliver successful projects on time and within budget in dynamic, global environments.

Upon successful completion, graduates can progress directly to an MSc Project Management (Top Up) programme, accelerating their career towards senior leadership roles in project-based industries—armed with a qualification that is internationally recognised and respected.

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma Project Management qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers responsible for projects and provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage business projects within a complex and ever-changing environment. This qualification will develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, programme and portfolio management and facilitate the essential skills and competences necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects, programmes and portfolios.

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants holding a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline OR
  • Candidates with a minimum of five years of professional work experience, including at least two years in a managerial role AND
  • A minimum of a ‘C’ grade in English at the GCE Ordinary Level examination

Duration

  • 06 Months

Awarded by

Planning, Controlling and Leading a Project (30 Credits)

This unit aims to introduce learners to the realities of developing and managing a project. It will also introduce learners to the challenges of project management practice in the global business arena. It aims to promote thinking critically about project management as complex, process-based cultural systems and as constantly developing with the high performing team efforts. As increasing number of firms have project development and project management activities, understanding the efficient project management is of vital importance. Learners will learn about the roles and responsibilities of a project team members. Various level of management skills will be studied with special focus on success factors, monitoring and control.

Procurement Risk and Contract Management (30 Credits)

The aim of the unit is to enable the student to understand the core concepts of procurement along with the importance of identifying and managing risks related to procurement and contract management. The learners will also develop a critical understanding  of various legislative frameworks important for procurement and consider frameworks for risk assessment in the procurement context.

Advanced Project and Logistics Management (20 Credits)

The aim of this unit is to allow the learner to understand concepts of portfolio management and the associated features. The value of having a Project Management Office will also be examined and the stages of establishing and effective project management office will be considered. Learners will also examine the supply chain ecosystem and review IT frameworks appropriate for logistics and supply chain complexities.

Operations and Information Management for Project Managers (20 Credits)

The aim of this unit is to develop critical understanding of managing operations and information systems within projects. The interrelationships within functional areas will be examined and the influence of contemporary factors. Learners will explore organisational strategy in relation to capacity to plan for products and consider the value of inventory management using information systems and inventory scheduling.

Advanced Research Methods (20 Credits)

The unit aims to equip learners with the practical, technical, and methodological skills to conduct independent research for their research project and management broadly defined. It recognises that conducting research requires the development of specific and generic research skills, including understanding the research design process, understanding different techniques for conducting research in business and management studies, and appreciating the ethical and social implications of undertaking high value research. This unit will enable learners to develop critical awareness of key research skills as researchers and/or intendent practitioners.