- It's aimed at anyone in a managerial or specialist role in purchasing or supply
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) qualifications are widely recognised as an international benchmark of excellence, enhancing standards of professionalism and performance
- We're a CIPS 'Centre of Excellence'. This means that you'll be taught by specialist tutors with industry experience and you'll get lots of support, as our consistently outstanding exam results prove
- Modules include options relating specifically to the public sector. They identify good practice in purchasing and procurement activities whilst seeking to better understand the procurement infrastructure in the public sector.
You will study five modules in total, three of which are compulsory. You will choose your remaining two modules from a choice of three, to suit your role and career aspirations.
Compulsory modules:
- Management in the procurement and supply
- Managing risks in supply chains
- Improving the competitiveness of supply chains
Choose two optional modules from*:
- Category management in procurement and supply
- Sustainability in supply chains
- Operations management in supply chain
*Optional modules run subject to number of students
The Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is made up of six modules, three of which are compulsory. You must complete five modules to complete the award.
Management in procurement and supply (compulsory)
In this module you'll cover:
- The development of management and organisational behaviour
- The main approaches to managing individuals involved in the procurement and supply function
- The main approaches to managing work groups or teams involved in the procurement and supply function
- How to plan for the main aspects of human resource management for the procurement and supply function.
Managing risks in supply chains (compulsory)
In this module you'll cover:
- The nature of risks affecting supply chains
- How effective project management can mitigate risks in supply chains
- The main processes in managing risks in supply chains
- How to propose risk management strategies to mitigate risks in supply chains.
Improving the competitiveness of supply chains (compulsory)
In this module you'll cover:
- The dynamics of supply chains
- The main methodologies that can improve supply chains
- How to develop a plan to achieve competitive advantage in supply chains
- The main techniques for supplier development to improve supply chains.
Category management in supply chains
In this module you'll cover:
- The approaches that can be adopted to develop strategic sourcing and category managament for a mix of procurement expenditures
- How to create a plan for a strategic sourcing or category management process
- How to develop an implementation plan for strategic sourcing or category management processes
- The main aspects of performance improvement for strategic sourcing or category management processes.
Sustainability in supply chains
In this module you'll cover:
- The impact of sustainability in supply chains
- The initiatives and standards that can be used to improve sustainability
- The process of incorporating sustainability into the sourcing process
- The importance of compliance with standards to achieve sustainability in supply chains.
Operations management in supply chains
In this module you'll cover:
- The concept and scope of operations management in supply chain organisations
- Aspects of the design of operationsmanagement in supply chain organisations
- Capacity planning and control in operations management ain supply chain organisations
- The main improvement methodologies that can be applied in operations management.
The five modules take place on Tuesdays, they are delivered through a combination of morning, afternoon and evening lectures.
You will learn by a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical exercises. In the revision phase you will learn by attempting exam standard questions and debriefing advice by tutors on how the questions should be approached to maximise marks. It is advised that you sit one to three papers per sitting.
How you're assessed
Assessment is by sitting external examination set by the professional body CIPS.
The CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply gives you confidence and further understanding in your job, as well as a formal qualification.
You can move on to the CIPS Professional Diploma, which will give you more opportunities for career progression and take you closer to achieving MCIPS - a fully qualified member of CIPS.
Full membership confers the post nominals MCIPS and represents an expression of professionalism associated with achieving the highest recognised global standard of excellence in procurement.
As a University of Derby student you have access to our careers service.
You will need to have achieved the CIPS Diploma in procurement and supply, or be exempt from it.
To apply for exemptions, please contact CIPS directly.
- £570 per module (you usually take 5 of these modules in total).
This price includes the provision of the CIPS core text book.
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2017 and August 2018. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for trips or special modules.
Additional costs and optional extras
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Students should apply directly to the University.
Apply directly to the University
Additional costs and optional extras
We’re committed to providing you with an outstanding learning experience. Our expert teaching, state-of-the-art facilities and great employability prepare you for your future career. As part of our commitment to you we aim to keep any additional study costs to a minimum. However, there are occasions where students may incur some additional costs.
Included in your fees
- Copy of the CIPS Study Guide
Mandatory costs not included in your fees
- CIPS Joining and Membership fees - currently £180 to join as a student and £130 per year to renew CIPS examination fees – currently £101 per examination with 1 exam per module
Optional costs not included in your fees
- On-site parking which is on a cash pay and display basis