MSc Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Mauritian Applicants
International Applicants

The programme aims to:

  • Enable learners to enhance their understanding of the key knowledge and skills that are required in the field of procurement;
  • Develop the abilities of learners to think critically and analyse opportunities to improve organisational performance through procurement strategies and practices and
  • Enable learners to discuss issues dealing with procurement, good governance, leadership, contracts, innovation, logistics and supply chain.

The programme provides learners with an advanced understanding of the different facets in the field of procurement and supply chain management. They will have the opportunity to study and discuss several components of procurement and finally apply them in their respective workplaces.

Entry Requirements

General:

General Entry Requirements under Direct Entry to Postgraduate Programmes

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with

  • at least a Second Class or 50%, whichever is applicable or
  • a GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognized

Higher Education Institution.

Or

an Ordinary Degree or a non-honours degree from a recognized University with at least two years of work experience in the relevant field which demonstrate that a candidate possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at a standard acceptable by the Academic Council.

Or

possesses a Bachelor’s degree with an award below a Second-Class degree from a recognised institution and has at least two years of relevant working experience.

 

Or alternative qualifications acceptable to the Open University of Mauritius.

Note:

  • Mature candidates will be considered on their own merit. (Refer to OU general rules and regulations)

Programme specific: None

Intake 2025
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years
Year 1
  • Strategy and Strategic Procurement
  • Leadership in Procurement
  • Contract Law and Public Procurement Policy
  • Good Governance in Procurement
  • Project Procurement Management
  • Contract Management
  • Negotiations
  • Global Sourcing

Year 2
  • Accounting and Finance for Procurers
  • Digital Procurement and Innovation
  • International Public Procurement
  • Dissertation/Project Work
  • Responsible Procurement
  • Supply Chain Risk Management
  • Logistics Management
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
17 Modules (6,7,8,15 Credits)
Dissertation (15 Credits)
Fee Structure

Mauritian
Total: Rs 136,000

SADC
Total: US$ 3,400

International (Non-SADC)

 Total: US$ 5,100
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