Master´s Degree Programme in Procurement: Master´s Degree Programme in Procurement (in English) L1125S6
Code: L1125S6
- Degree title
- Master of Business Administration
- Credits
- 90 ects
- Duration
- 2 years (90 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- English
Descriptions
Master of Business Administration degree programme in Procurement is a degree for those who want to enhance their competence as procurement and sourcing professionals by deepening their strategic management, analytics and leadership skills. The degree programme prepares participants to drive value through the supply chain and transform procurement into a strategic function. Students will learn to leverage technology for effective supply management and procurement analytics, emphasise sustainability and collaboration, and advocate for the importance of procurement and sourcing within the organisation.
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 organisation as well as the digitalisation and automation of the procurement function. In addition to procurement specific competencies the student will enhance leadership and overall business competencies.
The degree programme consists of the following elements:
• Professional Procurement Studies, 30 ECTS module (6 courses)
• Research Methods and Skills, 5 ECTS
• Strategic Management and Transformation, 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 Operations and Strategy, Collaboration and Negotiation Skills, Supplier Relationship Management , Procurement Analytics and Technology, Contract and Risk Management and Sustainable Procurement. 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.
As a Master’s thesis (30 ECTS) 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 master’s thesis will combine innovative development work with academic research.
The studies and study guidance are designed and organised in a way that enable the students to finish their degree within 1.5–2 academic years as part-time studies. The programme is organised 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. Students who are liable for tuition fees will only incur costs for one year if they graduate within that time. If they need to extend their studies, additional fees will apply. 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
Master´s degree in Procurement (Master of Business Administration) started in the autumn 2020 as the first fully online implemented Master degree programme at Metropolia Business School. It was preceded by a Finnish master´s degree programme in procurement at Metropolia Business School 2009–2021. The English master degree programme in procurement was replaced by a multidisciplinary degree programme in 2025 so that business and technology students study together, partly sharing the same curriculum. They will graduate either as masters of business administration or masters of engineering.
The curriculum 2020 was developed together with the members of The Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics (www.logy.fi) in various workshops with procurement professionals. The curriculum was revised in 2024 based on student feedback and the evaluation of the procurement lecturers´ team consisting of procurement and supply chain management professionals recruited to Metropolia Business School during 2021–2023. The curriculum 2025 was validated by the procurement professional members of Metropolia Business School Advisory Board.
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 L1125S6 has been partly updated based on L1124S6 curriculum. The following changes are made: introduction of new courses Supplier Relationship Management, Contract and Risk Management and Strategic Management and Transformation. These replace courses Procurement Performance Management and Supplier Relationships and Innovation and Professional Growth. Names and content of Procurement Operations and Strategy (former Procurement Strategy), Collaboration and Negotiation Skills (former Collaboration and Influencing Skills), Procurement Analytics and Technology (former Procurement Technology) and Sustainable Procurement (former Sustainability) are updated.
Administrator Sari Kelo
Objective
• Analytical and methodological competence
• Procurement competence
• Collaboration and influencing competence
• Business development competence
• Advanced business management competence
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 |
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| L1125S6-1001 |
Research and Development
(Choose all ) |
10 | ||||||||||||||
| XX00EJ16 | Research Methods and Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FW48 | Strategic Management and Transformation | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| L1125S6-1002 |
Professional Procurement Studies
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FW42 | Procurement Operations and Strategy | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FW43 | Collaboration and Negotiation Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FW44 | Supplier Relationship Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FW45 | Procurement Analytics and Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FW46 | Contract and Risk Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FW47 | Sustainable Procurement | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| L1125S6-1003 |
Alternative Advanced Business Studies
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00EB31 | Project Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FX28 | Circular Economy and ESRS | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FF86 | Digital Service Design | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| LY00FW49 | Quality Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| L1125S6-1004 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||||
| L1125S6-1005 |
Master’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 22.5 | 17.5 | 11.25 | 13.75 | 11.25 | 13.75 | 13.75 | 8.75 | 3.75 | 13.75 |
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 |
| Strategic Management and Transformation |
| Procurement Operations and Strategy |
| Collaboration and Negotiation Skills |
| Supplier Relationship Management |
| Procurement Analytics and Technology |
| Contract and Risk Management |
| Sustainable Procurement |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy and ESRS |
| Digital Service Design |
| Quality Management |
| Elective Studies |
|
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 |
| Strategic Management and Transformation |
| Procurement Operations and Strategy |
| Collaboration and Negotiation Skills |
| Supplier Relationship Management |
| Procurement Analytics and Technology |
| Contract and Risk Management |
| Sustainable Procurement |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy and ESRS |
| Quality Management |
| 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 |
| Strategic Management and Transformation |
| Procurement Operations and Strategy |
| Collaboration and Negotiation Skills |
| Supplier Relationship Management |
| Procurement Analytics and Technology |
| Contract and Risk Management |
| Sustainable Procurement |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy and ESRS |
| Digital Service Design |
| 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. |
| Strategic Management and Transformation |
| Procurement Operations and Strategy |
| Collaboration and Negotiation Skills |
| Supplier Relationship Management |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy and ESRS |
| Master’s Thesis |
|
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. |
| Strategic Management and Transformation |
| Procurement Operations and Strategy |
| Supplier Relationship Management |
| Sustainable Procurement |
| Circular Economy and ESRS |
| 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 |
| Strategic Management and Transformation |
| Contract and Risk Management |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy and ESRS |
| 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 |
| Strategic Management and Transformation |
| Procurement Operations and Strategy |
| Collaboration and Negotiation Skills |
| Supplier Relationship Management |
| Procurement Analytics and Technology |
| Contract and Risk Management |
| Sustainable Procurement |
| Project Management |
| Circular Economy and ESRS |
| Digital Service Design |
| Quality Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| L1125S6-1001 |
Research and Development
(Choose all ) |
10 |
| XX00EJ16 | Research Methods and Skills | 5 |
| LY00FW48 | Strategic Management and Transformation | 5 |
| L1125S6-1002 |
Professional Procurement Studies
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| LY00FW42 | Procurement Operations and Strategy | 5 |
| LY00FW43 | Collaboration and Negotiation Skills | 5 |
| LY00FW44 | Supplier Relationship Management | 5 |
| LY00FW45 | Procurement Analytics and Technology | 5 |
| LY00FW46 | Contract and Risk Management | 5 |
| LY00FW47 | Sustainable Procurement | 5 |
| L1125S6-1003 |
Alternative Advanced Business Studies
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| LY00EB31 | Project Management | 5 |
| LY00FX28 | Circular Economy and ESRS | 5 |
| LY00FF86 | Digital Service Design | 5 |
| LY00FW49 | Quality Management | 5 |
| L1125S6-1004 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| L1125S6-1005 |
Master’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 |