Master of Science - Strategic Procurement Management

USW's MSc Strategic Procurement Management programme offers high-level strategic teaching in all areas of procurement management. In an increasingly competitive environment, purchasing and supply chain managers need to develop and demonstrate a variety of key competencies.

Graduates of this Master's programme have the specialist knowledge to co-ordinate and adapt their purchasing and supply chain activities, and respond to the dynamic needs of a modern business. Providing students with the transferable skills to develop in a strategic role in a growing field of business, this qualification will enable them to build a sustainable and rewarding career in private or public sector organizations.

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), the sector’s professional body. On successful completion of the programme, students will gain the MCIPS (with three years’ work experience). It is also accredited by the Institute of Operations Management (IoM) which means that graduates of the course will get exemption from IoM exams and with relevant experience can apply to IoM for membership.

The teaching approach involves a blend of styles with an emphasis on an interactive environment. Students will learn through lectures, seminars, group work, case studies and analyses of contemporary issues in strategic procurement management.