Master of Science in International Procurement and Supply Management

Course details

The Graduate Business School in Griffith College Dublin is now offering an MSc in International Procurement and Supply Management in full and part-time modes. This Masters programme has been designed for business graduates and/or graduates from a purchasing and supply management related discipline, to equip them with the specialist skills required for successful careers in the procurement/purchasing and supply management fields across a broad base of industries. The programme develops students' abilities to research current trends and developments in procurement and supply management, and to develop their knowledge and skills to work in this dynamic business arena across multiple industries whether they be service or manufacturing orientated. The course consists of three stages; stage one and two are taught semesters. Modules covered include;

• Management Accounting and Control
• Economics and Risk Assessment
• International Strategy
• Sustainable Procurement and Supply Management

The third and final stage is the dissertation semester where students, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff, submit a dissertation on a particular area of interest within the course.

MBA Progression Option

On completion of the MSc in International Procurement and Supply Management, students may choose to enrol on the MBA in International Business. The graduates may, normally within a two year period, submit, with mentor supervision, two reports based on experiential learning in the workplace. The successful completion of these reports enables them to replace their MSc qualification with an MBA.

Stage 1

Taught modules:

• Management Accounting and Control
• International Marketing Management
• Globalisation and Corporate Responsibility*
• Economics and Risk Assessment 1
• Procurement and Supply Management
• Sustainable Development

Stage 2: PG Diploma in International Procurement and Supply Management

Taught modules:

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• International Strategy
• Business Research Methods*
• Economics and Risk Assessment 2
• Sustainable Procurement and Supply Management
• Strategic Procurement and Supply Management
• * over two semesters

Stage 3:

• MSc Dissertation