Master Award in
Procurement and Supply Management
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.

Master Award in Procurement and Supply Management
The aim of this award is to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of procurement and supply management, focusing on strategic, technological, process, and relationship aspects, including sourcing, negotiation, contracts, supplier management, and technological enablers.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
1.Understand the contexts of procurement and supply management.
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1.1 Analyse the different sources of value addition in procurement.
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1.2 Explain the main aspects of sourcing processes.
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1.3 Analyse the impact of organisational policies and procedures on procurement.
2.Understand the application of tools and techniques for sourcing.
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2.1 Explain how costs and prices can be estimated for procurement activities.
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2.2 Explain the main processes used for obtaining quotations and tenders from suppliers.
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2.3 Develop selection and award criteria with regards to selecting suppliers.
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2.4 Evaluate the role of technology in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement.
3. Understand approaches to finalise contractual agreements with suppliers.
- 3.1 Explain the main types of contractual agreements between customers and suppliers.
- 3.2 Compare the types of approaches that can be pursued in commercial negotiations.
- 3.3 Evaluate the main methods that can influence the achievement of desired outcomes in a negotiation.
4. Understand and manage the dynamics of relationships with suppliers.
- 4.1 Apply portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships with suppliers.
- 4.2 Explain the main approaches to conflict resolution in commercial contracts.
- 4.3 Explain the main techniques for supplier relationship management.
Topics:
Procurement’s Role and Strategy in Organisations
Course Coverage:
- Importance of procurement to organisations and its changing role.
- Procurement integration, purchasing decisions, and alignment with business strategy.
- Centralised and decentralised purchasing approaches.
- Key elements of the sourcing process and purchasing organisation structures.
- Overview of purchasing-related differences across various contexts.
Spend Analysis and Supplier Selection
Course Coverage:
- Spend analysis, supply industry analysis, and data sources for supply evaluation.
- Market and cost-based pricing models, value analysis, and portfolio analysis (Kraljic matrix).
- Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents.
- Key supplier selection criteria and multi-criteria supplier selection models.
- Total cost of ownership, reverse auction approaches, and e-procurement mechanics.
- Benefits, challenges, and contexts for e-procurement implementation.
Legal and Negotiation Aspects of Procurement
Course Coverage:
- Legal aspects of purchasing: nature of purchasing contracts, offers, and counteroffers.
- Options contracts, contract law, and terms of a contract.
- Contract management, handling contract disputes, and importance of negotiation.
- Pre- and post-negotiation phases, negotiation strategies, and BATNA.
- Competition and cooperation in negotiation, game theory, and persuasion/coercive approaches.
Supplier Relationships and Performance
Course Coverage:
- Nature of supplier relationships: arm’s length, partnerships, strategic alliances, joint ventures, and vertical integration.
- Supply base rationalisation and tiering of suppliers.
- Choice between single/multiple suppliers and supplier associations.
- Supplier performance measurement and supplier development initiatives.
Indicative reading list
- Bailey, P., Farmer, D., Crocker, B., Jessop, D., and Jones, D. (2015). Procurement Principles and Management. 11th Edition, Pearson
- Benton, W, C. (2014). Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill
- Lysons, K. and Farrington, B. (2020). Purchasing and Supply Chain Management., 10th Edition Pearson, Handfield, R., Giunipero, L., and Patterson
- J. and Monczka, R. (2015). Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 6th Edition, Cengage,
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications;
- For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners;
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Master Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU);
- Hard copy certificate from UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) (Optional);
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Master Award means:
UKeU Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can transfer 20 credits from the Master Award course when participating in the Master program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE.
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Master program, graduates from the Master Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Master Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE.
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
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- To participate in the UKeU Micro Degree course, learners need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- UKeU will not accept applicants whose entry qualifications are from fake universities or institutions that are not accredited.
- For Master Award courses, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, learners must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at UKeU and Partner University so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of UKeU and/or Partner University.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
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