Why pursue research in Management of Projects
Shape the future of projects
As a postgraduate researcher in Management of Projects at Manchester, you’ll address the complex challenges that influence how projects succeed in a fast-changing world. From core frameworks like the ‘iron triangle’ to tools that manage complexity, safety, wellbeing and business models, your work will help shape how projects are delivered across sectors.
You’ll explore themes such as collaborative leadership, health and safety intelligence, project lifecycle value, and the influence of political and legal frameworks — supported by advanced research and partnerships with industry and policy organisations. Your research could help improve project outcomes across construction, energy, government and beyond.
Delve into groundbreaking research
Research people and practice in projects
At Manchester, you’ll research in:
- Principles of managing projects
- People and professional practice
- Product-service systems
- Political economy
- Pedagogical practices.
Explore how to enhance safety and wellbeing in project-based environments, model productivity in healthcare systems, or improve collaboration across construction projects. Your research could also address circular economy strategies, stakeholder engagement, project learning, building information modelling (BIM), and decision-making in complex, real-world contexts.
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