MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: University of Westminster

Introduction

Organisations need professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify problems and develop solutions within both purchasing and the wider supply chain. This course will provide students with an advanced programme in the area, informed by research in the forefront of knowledge within Purchasing and Supply Chain management.

Course Content

The course addresses the strategic role of purchasing and supply chain management within the organisation; the impact of changes in the regulatory and policy environment on the supply chain and new technologies and techniques available to address current and future problems in the supply chain. The course will develop student’s knowledge of best practice in the field and the importance of business process/activity integration to support this.

Core modules

• Logistics and the External Environment
• Purchasing Management
• Retail Supply Chain Management
• Management Dimensions of Information
• Financial Analysis for Managers
• Research Methods and Project

Option modules

• Green Logistics and Procurement
• Public Procurement
• Business Process Integration with SAP
• Project Management using PRINCE 2

Teaching and Assessment

The modules will be delivered through a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, case study analysis, workshops and group work. Visiting speakers will be used where possible. The use of practical business based examples will be emphasised and students’ own experience will be drawn upon where appropriate. Modules also use appropriate computer models/packages and simulations.

Associated Careers

You will acquire the qualities needed to either advance in your current employment, or gain new employment in today’s complex and demanding environment where sound judgement, personal responsibility and initiative are sought. After investing in and completing this course, areas of work that you could consider would include: Purchasing and contract management, Supply Chain Planning and Development, Operations Management and Research or further study.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should normally hold a first degree from a recognised institution (minimum 2.2), or international equivalent and demonstrate interest and motivation in the subject area.
• Alternative professional qualifications with at least three years relevant professional experience will also be considered.
  Directly relevant degree disciplines include business studies, economics, geography, management and operations research.
• However students with qualifications in other disciplines such as languages and the humanities, engineering and environmental sciences are also encouraged to apply.
• All international students, for whom English is not their first language, are required to provide evidence of linguistic ability, by achievement of IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum achievement of 6.0 in any element) prior to receiving an offer of a place on the programme.