Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Please note this study breakdown is for full-time on campus study mode, other delivery modes may vary

Stage 1

You will develop knowledge and understanding in the key areas of general management and procurement including economics, supply chain management and quality management and excellence models. Transferable skills for postgraduate study and professional practice will be established.

Stage 2

You will continue to develop your knowledge in further key areas of the specialism including strategic purchasing, purchasing principles and the law, finance for managers and operations management. You are expected to become increasingly self-supporting and embark on more independent study.

Stage 3

The Capstone module is designed to provide you with an opportunity to integrate master's level knowledge and skills by independently working on a research focused project from a degree related discipline. Personal and professional skills such as research, communication and presentation skills will be developed.

Please note this study breakdown is for full-time on campus study mode, other delivery modes may vary.

Extended Master's

We offer an extended Master’s route, starting in September, on our traditional 1-year route which incorporates a 12 month placement. This route has a duration of 24 months, and will follow the same teaching programme as the 1 year course. You will receive training, guidance and support to support you through the recruitment and selection stages for the jobs on offer from our dedicated Employability and Enrichment Hub team.

Student stories

On Campus Study

You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop sessions. These comprise of a mix of group study, discussion, simulation and presentations of findings by teams and individuals. You will work as an individual and also as part of a team on case studies, team activities, presentations and discussions.

Access to our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle, is alsoprovided givingyou access from home to learning materials (including videos, e-books and journals).

On Campus Day Release Part-time courses are delivered in parallel with the On Campus Full-time cohort but you will only study 2 modules (30 credits) per term.

Part-time on-campus courses are delivered during the working week. Our part-time students attend classes at the same time as our full-time on campus students. This course delivery format then requires the part-time student to be released by their employers during the working day

Weeks 1-6

Required to attend: 3 x 3 hour sessions on campus*

Weeks 7-11

Required to attend: 1 hour session per week*

Remainder of the course

Required to attend: 2 x 3 hour session per week*

*Please note, there is no guarantee that the two sessions will be on the same day.

Online Learning

Our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodleoffers you flexibility of where and when you can study, offering full and open access to tutors and other class members. You have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. The online campus provides you with lectures and course materials, discussion forums and live chat.

Activity Summary

The options represents full-time on-campus delivery, distance learning and part-time delivery may

• Lectures - 15-30 students per group, 96 hours per term
• Tutorial - 15-30 students per group, 48 hours per term
• Project Supervision - 1-4 students per group, 12 hours per term
• Independent Study -456 hours per term

How long is a Procurement and Supply Chain Management course?

This Procurement and Supply Chain Management course can be successfully completed within 1 - 3 years.

Assessment

Please note the below represent full-time on-campus delivery, distance learning and part-time delivery will differ.

Typically students are assessed eachyear:

• 5 written assignments, including essays
• 2 reports
• 1Capstone project
• 1 practical skills assessment
• 2 presentations/posters

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

Staff Delivering on This Course

Academic staff who teach on this course have worked in a range of professional backgrounds, are ‘business-connected’ and use professional networks and their academic research to ensure teaching is professionally relevant.

Our staff have either achieved Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or are working towards this. This is a professional recognition of lecturer practice, impact and leadership in teaching and learning. In addition, many have featured in the annual Support and Teaching staff with Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) awards voted by the students and organised by RGU:Union.

We have a proactive Industry Liaison Group who provide input to course redesign and may contribute to classes through guest lectures and masterclasses.

Independent Study

The course encourages you to work autonomously and to take responsibility for your own learning and professional development. The main vehicle for independent learning is the Capstone Project where you will develop your learning in many aspects: the nature of research, writing a proposal, sourcing relevant information, data collection and analysis, research ethics and presenting work.

Job Prospects

This course aims to transform individuals within, or aspiring to be within, the supply chain management profession. Career options are broad and varied, with opportunities in public and private organisations across industries ranging from energy to retail, and aerospace to construction.

Is Procurement and Supply Chain Management a good career choice?

Previous graduates have progressed into specialist procurement and supply chain management roles across the globe including:

• Supply Chain Manager (Retail)
• Logistics Manager (Oil and Gas)
• Buyer (Aerospace)

12 Month Placement

For those on our Extended Master’s route (24 months 1 On Campus) you will have the opportunity to embark on a 12 month placement on completion of the teaching programme.

Placement opportunities are real jobs in an extensive range of organisations from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to global multinationals, and is an excellent way to test your academic knowledge, develop transferable skills and develop your business networks. The employing organisation is likely to be a source of rich data for the Capstone module and you will be encouraged to research an organisational issue of your choosing likely identified through discussion with the placement employer. You will also complete a reflective e-portfolio which captures the skills development through the placement period.

Throughout the placement you will be assigned both a workplace mentor and an academic mentor and will receive ongoing support to enhance your career development.

N.B. You are responsible for finding the placement, with support from the placement team, and as such the University cannot guarantee that all students will be successful in securing a placement. If unsuccessful, your course fee attached to the work experience element will be refunded.