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MSc Strategic Procurement

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    MSc full-time 12 months

Course Description

Prepare for your procurement and buying career with this MSc Strategic Procurement course. With a focus on leadership, strategy and digital operations, you’ll graduate ready to make a direct impact on the industry. You’ll even have a professional exam exemption, so if you become an associate Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) member you’ll have one less exam to complete.

As a professional with a Master’s degree in procurement, you’ll contribute to the strategic decisions of the companies you work for as well as making purchasing decisions and managing supplier relationships.

Build an in depth understanding of the stages and functions of procurement in business as you explore digital procurement technologies, use SAP tools, and access our SAP Next Gen facilities on this degree.

You’ll learn how to enact the procurement process, produce industry documents, and manage key suppliers. You’ll explore procurement and sourcing strategies for different business, discover goal and performance metrics, and perform in active simulations and training events.

Entry Requirements

Qualification and experience

  • A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a business/management subject, or a masters degree in an appropriate subject.
  • Or, a second-class honours degree in any subject plus two or more years experience in a relevant business function(s). Relevant functions include: procurement, buying, supply chain, operations, logistics, sales, or production. Exceptionally, equivalent qualifications in combination with relevant business experience will be considered.
  • Applicants may be asked to submit a portfolio in support of their application.

English language requirements

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

Procurement professionals excel in both the public and private sectors, with the UK government alone holding more than a thousand procurement vacancies in 2022.

You’ll graduate from this MSc Strategic Procurement degree in an excellent position to enter the evolving procurement sector or progress your current career in the industry.

The procurement profession is governed by the UK Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), with a structured career path from graduate buyer to Chief Procurement Officer. If you choose to join CIPS as a member after you the course, you’ll start your career journey with a module exemption.

Module Details

All modules on this course are core.

  • Data Analytics Knowledge and Skills for Procurement (15 credits)
  • Digital Tools for Procurement (15 credits)
  • Methods for Procurement (30 credits)
  • Risk Management for Procurement (15 credits)
  • Commercial Knowledge and Skills for Procurement (15 credits)
  • Financial Knowledge and Skills for Procurement (15 credits)
  • Negotiation Leadership and Teamwork Skills for Procurement (15 credits)
  • Transforming Business Strategy and ESG Through Procurement (30 credits)

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