MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Reimagine Everything®. Lead Supply Chains. Build Resilient Operations.
The MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management is designed for ambitious interdisciplinary leaders ready to navigate global supply chains reshaped by rapid technological advances, climate change, evolving market demands, and shifting geopolitical trends. Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford, this programme builds the strategic insight, operational expertise, and social responsibility needed to lead in today's complex global procurement and supply chain environments.
You'll develop the ability to analyse data for informed decision-making, optimise performance, and streamline procurement and logistics processes. With emphasis on innovation, ethics, and sustainability, the programme challenges you to design solutions that are both commercially competitive and environmentally responsible — covering carbon reduction, the circular economy, responsible sourcing, demand forecasting, inventory management, and AI-driven supply chain analytics.
Swiss Quality. Since 1998. British Excellence. Supply Chain Leadership.
This programme combines the excellence of Swiss-quality online education with the prestige of a British degree from the University of Salford. For over two decades, Robert Kennedy College has been at the forefront of online education, while Salford Business School's recognised expertise in procurement, logistics, and supply chain ensures you graduate with a globally respected qualification.
Why This Programme?
- End-to-End Supply Chain Mastery: Procurement, logistics, operations, and project leadership in one programme
- Industry 4.0 and 5.0 Focus: Predictive analytics, cross-border logistics, and emerging supply chain technologies
- Sustainability and Ethics Embedded: Carbon reduction, circular economy, and responsible sourcing throughout
- Risk and Contract Expertise: Legal, financial, and strategic dimensions of high-value procurement
- Flexible Online Learning: Study 100% online via OnlineCampus — six intakes per year, complete in 12 months to 3 years
Your MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree is:
- Recognised worldwide by employers and industry leaders
- Awarded directly by the University of Salford
- Identical to degrees earned on campus
- Fully recognised by the UK government
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Supply Chain Director
- Procurement Director
- Logistics & Distribution Manager
- Global Sourcing Lead
- Operations & Supply Strategy Consultant
- Contract & Risk Manager
- Sustainable Supply Chain Lead
- Business Transformation Manager
Award-Winning British Education
The University of Salford is a winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2025, recognising the University's pioneering research in sustainable building design and tackling fuel poverty, led by its Energy House Labs.
Part of the United Kingdom's national Honours system (formerly known as the Queen's Anniversary Prizes), the Prize is granted every two years to recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that demonstrates excellence, innovation, and benefit for the wider world.
12 months to 3 years
100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
We offer rolling admissions throughout the year. Register at any time and begin your learning journey immediately.
CHF 525 per month for 24 months (total CHF 12,600). This covers everything: tuition, online study materials, and University fees.
Dean's Bursaries and early-payment reductions available. Full details and currency options are listed on our Tuition Plans & Rates page.
Programme not eligible for UK Government student finance.
This degree is awarded by the University of Salford, which received a Royal Charter in 1967 from Her Majesty the Queen. The University is fully recognised by the British government; The University of Salford degree transcript will mention Robert Kennedy College as your teaching institution.
Programme Outline
Introductory
Not-for-credit
- Induction
This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.
The MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management consists of 180 credits delivered through five modules:
Stage 1: Taught Modules (120 credits)
- Module 1: Procurement, Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)
- Module 2: Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chain Management (30 credits)
- Module 3: Managing Operations and Project Environments (30 credits)
- Module 4: Global Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation (30 credits)
Stage 2: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module Descriptions
Module 1: Procurement, Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)
- Legal, financial, and strategic dimensions of high-value procurement
- Scenario-based evaluation of procurement methods and partnership dynamics
- Risk mitigation strategies and contract governance
- Negotiation, critical judgment, and protecting organisational interests
- Delivering robust, legally sound procurement outcomes
Module 2: Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chain Management (30 credits)
- Sustainability theories and global value network analysis
- Carbon literacy, circular economy, and green procurement
- Responsible business models and ethical sourcing
- International compliance and project logistics frameworks
- Designing supply chains for long-term value and resilience
Module 3: Managing Operations and Project Environments (30 credits)
- Interdisciplinary fusion of operations and project management
- Systems thinking applied to industrial settings
- Complexity, performance management, and forecasting
- Capacity management, optimisation, and process management
- Sustainability and ethical practice in operations and supply chains
Module 4: Global Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation (30 credits)
- Advanced inventory management and demand forecasting
- Cross-border logistics and global supply chain integration
- Predictive analytics for supply chain optimisation
- Industry 4.0 and 5.0: connecting procurement, technology, and operations
- Leading innovation in technologically driven, interconnected markets
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
- Independent, business-focused research project
- Application of supply chain theory to a real-world challenge
- Synthesis of procurement, sustainability, operations, and logistics knowledge
- Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
- Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance