Procurement, Masters Degree

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  • Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies (application period 1 May - 31 October) 01.05.2024 - 31.10.2024
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Degree
Master of Business Administration / Master of Engineering
Duration
60 - 90 ECTS
Time
1-1.5 years
Mode of studies
Language
English
Price
Tuition fees might apply

Studies

Advance your proficiency in procurement and supply management

Procurement is a master’s degree programme for those who want to enhance their competence as procurement and sourcing professionals by deepening their strategic management, analytics and leadership skills.

The degree program 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, emphasize sustainability and collaboration, and advocate for the importance of procurement and sourcing within the organization.

Upon completing your studies, you will have gained both theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, and competencies essential for managing and developing a company's procurement strategy, external resources, supplier relationships, procurement processes, and organization, as well as the digitalization and automation of the procurement function. Furthermore, you will enhance your leadership abilities and overall business competencies.

Online and part-time studies

The program is implemented fully online and therefore serves the needs of students who prefer distance learning and wish to earn a degree while working. Modern online learning tools enable interaction with teachers, other students and staff. Online contact sessions are scheduled mainly in the evenings from 17:00 to 20:00 EET and on Saturdays. Students also have the option to attend the Orientation Day at the Myyrmäki campus in Finland.

Read more about remote studies in Procurement MBA from the student perspective in Metropolia Masterminds blog written by one of our graduates.

Study in an international multidisciplinary group

Students have diverse backgrounds, in business and technology, and from various cultures and countries. Business students will complete a Master of Business Administration degree (90 ECTS) and engineering students a Master of Engineering degree (60 ECTS). The difference in the number of credits is due to the length of eligible bachelor's degrees, 240 for engineering and 210 for business administration.

Master´s Thesis

Students will plan and implement a Research & Development project in a real business context, typically at their place of work. Master’s Thesis will combine innovative development work with academic research (30 ECTS). The student is responsible for contacting and acquiring the partner organization for their thesis development work themselves.

Job opportunities

The knowledge, skills, and competencies you will gain via the studies in the master´s degree will empower you to manage direct and indirect procurement, as well as sourcing and supplier relationships. You will be equipped to develop the procurement function and organization and to work with the procurement and sourcing of materials, components, machinery, and various services across a wide range of industries and organizations. Additionally, you will enhance your leadership and business management abilities and digital and analytics skills.

As a graduate of the Master of Procurement, you can work in areas such as

  • planning and managing procurement activities and organizations
  • in demanding procurement development projects
  • as an expert in sourcing and supply management of materials, components, machinery, equipment, supplies, services, rights, and know-how.

How can I apply?

The joint application for Procurement Master´s programs is open between the 8th of January and the 22nd of January 2025. More information is available in Studyinfo.

Procurement Path Studies via Open University

You can start procurement studies through the Open University of Applied Sciences. The scope of Procurement Open Path Studies is 15 ECTS of the same courses as in the Master´s degree curriculum for degree students.

Application to a 15-ECTS- study module of “ Developing Procurement Function” is open 11.11.2024-5.1.2025. Read more about this Open UAS module.

Enrollment for the open paths starting in autumn 2025 starts in June 2025. Read more about Open UAS studies.

Scholarships and tuition fees

The tuition fees concern students who are not citizens of EU/EEA countries. Students pay annual tuition fees based on their right of study. The payment obligation concerns all the academic terms during which a student is registered as attending.

Annual tuition fees are:

  • 11 000 for those, whose right of study starts before 1 August 2024
  • 11 500 € for those, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2024

Media about Master's studies

Jonathan O’Brien delivering a guest lecture for Metropolia University of Applied Sciences - Positive Purchasing 25.3.2024

London-based Mindaugas Jočbalis studied for an online master’s degree in procurement and sourcing: “Find your future path, no matter the location” - Helsinki Times 20.12.2022

The National Public Procurement Strategy of the Ministry of Finance of Finland and the development of procurement competencies and education in Finland, also the Procurement MBA degree programme, is recognized in this OECD publication Professionalising the public procurement workforce

Ask Head of Degree Programme about studies

Applying

  • Application period
    1.5.2024 at 08:00 - 31.10.2024 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2024
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    • Business

    The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed open UAS studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Studies are considered to be Metropolia's if they are entered in the Metropolia's study register, and open studies if they have not been completed with the right to study for the degree-leading education.

    Application period: 1 May 2024 8:00 am - 31 October 2024, all times refer to local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki.

    Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi

  • Application period
    8.1.2025 at 08:00 - 22.1.2025 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2025
    • Business
    • Technology

    Instructions for applying

    In the spring 2025 Joint Application to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2025. The application period starts on the 8 January 2025 at 8 am and ends on the 22 January 2025 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).

    All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.

  • Application period
    31.12.2024 at 08:00 - 30.4.2025 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2025
    • Business

    The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those applying on the basis of GMAT/GRE test, SAT test, the Edunation Pathway Diploma or a top-up degree for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Application period for studies starting in autumn 2025 starts on 31 December 2024 08:00 am (local time in Finland).

    Application instructions have been published on Studyinfo.fi Check the individual selection methods for each degree programme in Studyinfo.fi .

  • Application period
    1.11.2024 at 08:00 - 30.4.2025 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    spring 2025
    • Business

    The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed open UAS studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Studies are considered to be Metropolia's if they are entered in the Metropolia's study register, and open studies if they have not been completed with the right to study for the degree-leading education.

    Application period: 1 November 2024 at 8:00 am - 30 April 2025, all times refer to local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki.

    Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi

More information

For more information on the application process please contact

Metropolia's Student and Admission Services:
+358 40 712 5100
admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

Starting studies

How to start your studies in Metropolia

Welcome to study for a degree at Metropolia!

Congratulations! You have been admitted to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and we are delighted to have you as a new member of our vibrant community of more than 16 000 students!

You have made an excellent choice - Metropolia offers you unique multidisciplinary opportunities throughout your studies with its strong connections to working life and active role in innovations built around socially significant phenomena.

We are happy to have you with us and help you with any questions you might have. Welcome to Metropolia!

The below information applies to students who have been accepted to study for a full degree at Metropolia. Make sure to complete all the steps in order to secure your study place.

Starting Procurement studies

Congratulations!

Welcome to study at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland! Your application to study in the Master’s Degree Programme in Procurement has been accepted. We are very happy to have you joining our international student community!

Master’s Degree Programme in Procurement is a fully online tuition of 90 ECTS and lasts 1.5-2 years. Studying with us will give you a strong base for your career in the field of Procurement. The online studies offer great flexibility in terms of time and place of study, but also require a very independent approach to studies and strong self-management.

Your courses are organized via learning platform (Moodle) and always have sessions with video conferencing software as well. Thus, in your studies you will need a computer with a webcam and microphone as well as a good quality online connection. In addition to the online learning environments you are also welcome to use the facilities of the Metropolia Myyrmäki campus and other campuses in the Helsinki region.

Orientation day and Start of courses 30th of August 2024

Your studies will start on Friday the 30th of August at 9 am EET. There will be program until 4 pm. You are welcome to join the day at our Myyrmäki campus in Finland to meet us and your student colleagues face-to-face. The option to join online is available as well, links to online sessions will be sent to you in August via email.

In the orientation, you will hear about Metropolia’s services, projects done in collaboration with the business and industry and your exciting career options through this program. You will find out about all the practicalities of the program and your studies, including online learning environment, personal study plans, curriculum details, library introduction.

To get your studies started smoothly, we expect you to participate 30.8 both in the orientation 9 am - 1.30 pm and first course about Procurement Strategy 1.30 pm - 4 pm. Also, you will get to meet and mingle with your student colleagues!

Your studies 2024-2025

There will be teaching 2024-2025 as follows (NB! changes are possible):

Autumn 2024

  • Orientation to Procurement studies: 30.8 at 9.00-13.30 EET and 7.11 at 17.00-19.00 EET
  • Research Methods and Skills: 30.10, 20.11 at 17:00-20:00 EET
  • Procurement Strategy: 30.8, 9.9, 23.9, 7.10, on 30.8 at 13:30-16:00 EET, otherwise at 17:00-20:00 EET
  • Professional Growth: 22.10, 5.11, 23.11, 3.12, on 23.11 at 10:00-14:00 EET, otherwise at 17:00-20:00 EET
  • Collaboration and Influencing Skills: 21.10, 11.11, 25.11, 9.12 at 17.00-20:00 EET

You can get yourself familiar with the autumn schedule in Schedule Machine (group code L1124S6).

Spring 2025

  • Research Methods and Skills: 22.1, 12.2, 27.3 at 17:00-20:00 EET (the last session is a seminar)
  • Procurement Performance Management: 13.1, 27.1, 10.2, 3.3 at 17.00-20:00 EET
  • Procurement Technology: 21.1, 4.2, 25.2, 11.3 at 17.00-20:00 EET
  • Supplier Relationships and Innovation: 18.3, 1.4, 15.4, 29.4 at 17.00-20:00 EET

Schedule of the elective studies is announced separately.

Please check the Procurement curriculum to explore what you will be studying. Please note that in these online studies students from non-EU/non-EEA countries do not need to apply for a residence.

Looking forward to meeting you in August!