Master´s Degree Programme in Procurement: Master´s Degree Programme in Procurement (in English) L1124S6
Code: L1124S6
- Degree title
- Master of Business Administration
- Credits
- 90 ects
- Duration
- 2 years (90 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2024
- Teaching language
- English
Descriptions
Master's Degree Programme in Procurement is a degree for students who want to enhance their competence as a procurement professional and learn to analyze and develop the procurement function to serve the goals and strategies of a company. The overall goals are to learn about driving value through the supply chain to the end customer, how procurement can be turned into a strategic function, how technology can be utilized as an enabler of effective supply management, how sustainability and collaboration are at the core of procurement and how to sell the business case of procurement to the rest of the organization.
The studies enable the student to gain the needed theoretical and applied knowledge, skills, and competencies to manage and develop company's external resources, supplier relationships, procurement process and procurement organization. In addition to procurement specific competencies you enhance your leadership and business competencies.
The degree programme consists of the following elements:
• Professional Procurement Studies, 30 ECTS module (6 courses)
• Research Methods and Skills, 5 ECTS
• Professional Growth, 5 ECTS
• Advanced Business studies, 10 ECTS module (2 courses)
• Elective studies 10 ECTS (2 courses)
• Master's Thesis 30 ECTS.
Advanced professional studies in procurement include courses such as Procurement Strategy, Collaboration and Influencing skills, Procurement Performance Management, Procurement Technology, Supplier Relationships and Innovation and Sustainability. Methodological studies provide students with the basis for carrying out applied research projects, and advanced professional studies provide the necessary knowledge and skills to follow the professional development of the field, both from research and practical viewpoints. You will learn also about emotional intelligence and self-leadership to unlock your full potential at work and in life.
As a Master’s Thesis (final project), each student plans and implements a Research & Development project conducted in a real business context, typically at own place of work. When working on this project, the student applies their research, business development, and project management skills, as well as leadership, team and networking skills, thus combining development work (typically done to benefit own place of work) with academic research.
Master students of Procurement study on a part-time basis. Students achieve their degree in 2 years. The programme is organized fully online. It has been designed to meet the needs of students who prefer distance learning or want to achieve a Master's Degree while working. The degree programme enables an international online learning environment and network of professionals for those who want to study flexibly alongside work in and outside Finland.
Development
The programme started in the autumn 2020 as the first fully online implemented Master degree programme at Metropolia Business School. The curriculum is developed together with members of The Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics (www.logy.fi) in various workshops with procurement professionals. The curriculum was revised 2022 based on the student feedback collected then and on evaluation of the procurement lecturers´ team consisting procurement and supply chain management professionals recruited to Metropolia Business School during 2021-2022.
Further information
Head of Degree Programme
Kaija Haapasalo
+358 50 5240074
kaija.haapasalo@metropolia.fi
Programme Coordinator
Nea Kivekäs
mbsmasters@metropolia.fi
+358 40 683 7148
This curriculum L1124S6 has been updated based on L1123S6 curriculum. No changes.
Administrator Sari Kelo
Objective
After graduation from this degree programme the students are expected to possess the following competencies and skills:
Analytical and Methodological Competence
Procurement Competence
Collaboration and Influencing Competence
Business Development Competence
Advanced Business Management Competence
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Show study timings by semester, study year or period
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 |
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| L1124S6-1001 |
Research and Development
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10 | ||||||||||||||
| XX00EJ16 | Research Methods and Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FD12 | Professional Growth | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| L1124S6-1002 |
Advanced Procurement Studies
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FD06 | Procurement Strategy | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FD07 | Collaboration and Influencing Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FD08 | Procurement Performance Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FD09 | Procurement Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FD10 | Supplier Relationships and Innovation | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FD11 | Sustainability | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| L1124S6-1003 |
Alternative Advanced Business Studies
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00EB31 | Project Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00EB36 | Circular Economy | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FF86 | Digital Service Design | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00EB35 | Quality Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| L1124S6-1004 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||||
| L1124S6-1005 |
Master’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 55 | 35 | 25 | 30 | 22.5 | 12.5 | 8.75 | 16.25 | 16.25 | 13.75 | 8.75 | 13.75 | 3.75 | 8.75 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
STRUCTURE Master (A18.12.2014/1129)
Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ylempään ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) syventäviä ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) opinnäytetyö.
| Master´s Thesis |
| Master’s Thesis |
| Advanced Professional Studies |
| Research Methods and Skills |
| Professional Growth |
| Procurement Strategy |
| Collaboration and Influencing Skills |
| Procurement Performance Management |
| Procurement Technology |
| Supplier Relationships and Innovation |
| Sustainability |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy |
| Digital Service Design |
| Quality Management |
| Elective Studies |
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No attached course units |
| Not grouped |
Master´s Degree Programme in Procurement::competences (2020)
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ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Master’s degree
Replaces the “Metropolia's Generic Competences::Master's Degree” -matrix. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022
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Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking equality and non-discrimination into account. |
| Research Methods and Skills |
| Professional Growth |
| Procurement Strategy |
| Collaboration and Influencing Skills |
| Procurement Performance Management |
| Procurement Technology |
| Supplier Relationships and Innovation |
| Sustainability |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy |
| Master’s Thesis |
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Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the development of new solutions that anticipate the future and produces new information using different research and development methods. |
| Research Methods and Skills |
| Procurement Strategy |
| Collaboration and Influencing Skills |
| Procurement Performance Management |
| Procurement Technology |
| Supplier Relationships and Innovation |
| Sustainability |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy |
| Digital Service Design |
| Quality Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
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Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and manage multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
| Professional Growth |
| Collaboration and Influencing Skills |
| Supplier Relationships and Innovation |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy |
| Master’s Thesis |
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Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages sustainable and responsible operating methods in their work and promotes sustainable change in their work community and society. |
| Procurement Strategy |
| Procurement Performance Management |
| Procurement Technology |
| Supplier Relationships and Innovation |
| Sustainability |
| Circular Economy |
| Quality Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
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Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own and their community's continuous learning and competence development, drawing on knowledge from different fields and the opportunities of digitalisation. |
| Research Methods and Skills |
| Professional Growth |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy |
| Digital Service Design |
| Master’s Thesis |
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Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and manage their work community and reforms working life. - Is able to develop and manage multidisciplinary teams and work communities. |
| Research Methods and Skills |
| Professional Growth |
| Procurement Strategy |
| Collaboration and Influencing Skills |
| Procurement Performance Management |
| Procurement Technology |
| Supplier Relationships and Innovation |
| Sustainability |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy |
| Digital Service Design |
| Quality Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| L1124S6-1001 |
Research and Development
(Choose all ) |
10 |
| XX00EJ16 | Research Methods and Skills | 5 |
| LY00FD12 | Professional Growth | 5 |
| L1124S6-1002 |
Advanced Procurement Studies
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| LY00FD06 | Procurement Strategy | 5 |
| LY00FD07 | Collaboration and Influencing Skills | 5 |
| LY00FD08 | Procurement Performance Management | 5 |
| LY00FD09 | Procurement Technology | 5 |
| LY00FD10 | Supplier Relationships and Innovation | 5 |
| LY00FD11 | Sustainability | 5 |
| L1124S6-1003 |
Alternative Advanced Business Studies
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| LY00EB31 | Project Management | 5 |
| LY00EB36 | Circular Economy | 5 |
| LY00FF86 | Digital Service Design | 5 |
| LY00EB35 | Quality Management | 5 |
| L1124S6-1004 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| L1124S6-1005 |
Master’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 |