BRAC Institute of Governance and DevelopmentBRAC University

Capstone Integrative Course (6 credits)

PSM 665 : Supply Chain Management in Practice – Report/Practicum

Dissertation

PSM 666 : Research Methodology (non-credit)

PSM 667 : Dissertation (6 credits)

The dissertation, containing 6 credits, will be completed in the final semester. In this semester the students will be introduced with Research Methodology, which will enable them to choose topics for dissertation in consultation with the designated supervisors. In the final semester, the students will collect, collate and analyse data and complete a dissertation comprising 10,000 to 12,000 words.

Completion of the Programme

Two years (6 semesters)

Class Timing

06:00 – 09:00 pm, every Thursday/Saturday

03:00 – 09:00 pm every Friday

Admission Requirements

For admission into the MPSM programme, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

1. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with a second division or CGPA 2.5 in any discipline from a recognised public or private university with a total of 15 years study*.

2. The candidate must qualify in an admission test consisting of a written section and an interview.

* In case of qualified candidates with relevant professional experience, the condition of 15 years of education may be relaxed.

Note: Candidates with a CGPA of less than 2.5 at any level of education are not eligible to apply.

Masters in Procurement andSupply Management

Faculty MembersFaculty members are carefully selected on the basis of academic record, teaching skills and research experience. Specialist faculty from other universities and institutions within and outside the country are also engaged for different courses.

Head of the InstituteDr. Sultan Hafeez Rahman, Executive Director

Academic Coordinator (ad interim)Professor Rashed Uz Zaman, Ph.D. (Reading, UK)

Application Form

The application form along with admission instructions are available at:

Waiver Policy

·A student may be eligible to receive tuition fee waiver based on academic performance and CGPA.

·Candidates having qualifications from The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), UK, will be

granted waiver as per BRAC University rules.

·Candidates having an MBA degree may be eligible for waivers in some optional subjects as per BRAC University waiver policy.

admissions.bracu.ac.bd

ContactMr. Mridha Fuhad Ahmed (Course Coordinator)Training ManagerEmail: admissions@bracu.ac.bd, fuhad@bigd.bracu.ac.bd

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Tel: +88-02-5881 0306, 5881 0326, 5881 0320, 883 5303 Ext: 707 Web: bigd.bracu.ac.bd, www.bracu.ac.bd

BRAC University BRAC University, established in 2001, is one of the leading institutions of higher education in the country. The University's goal is to provide an excellent broad-based education with a focus on professional development for students, in order to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for leading the country in its quest for development.

BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) was established in June 2013 through the merger of the Institute of Governance Studies (IGS) and the BRAC Development Institute (BDI) at BRAC University. It is a centre of excellence in post graduate education and research, as well as advocacy, based on rigorous research.

Masters in Procurement and Supply Management (MPSM) The Masters in Procurement and Supply Management (MPSM) programme is a valuable management tool which focuses on how organisational procedures and processes perform in purchasing and supply, including negotiating, planning, risk management and data analysis.

The MPSM course is designed to equip the students with skills to improve organisational procurement and to fulfill organisational objectives. It helps the participants to develop the knowledge base to reduce cost, improve quality and timescales, manage the supply chain and deal with legal issues. The MPSM programme, which is offered since 2012, is unique and only one of its kind in Bangladesh.

Curriculum

Foundation Courses (Compulsory, 3 credits each) PSM 501 : Sourcing and ProcurementPSM 502 : Negotiation and Contracts in Supply Chain

Management PSM 503 : Performance Measures for Supply Chain

ManagementPSM 504 : Managing Purchasing and Supply RelationshipsPSM 505 : Supply Chain Flow Planning and Network Planning

Core Courses (Compulsory, 3 credits each)

PSM 521 : Management in the Purchasing Function

PSM 522 : Risk Management and Supply Chain Vulnerability

PSM 523 : Improving Supply Chain Performance

PSM 524 : Leading and Influencing in Purchasing

PSM 525 : Strategic Supply Chain Management

Elective Courses (3 credits each)

At least 4 courses, totalling 12 credits, must be studied. A student may choose to concentrate on a specific area of study by opting for appropriate elective courses in consultation with his/her academic advisor.PSM 601 : Marketing for PurchasersPSM 602 : Storage and DistributionPSM 603 : Supply Chain Operational Management PSM 604 : The Machinery of Government PSM 605 : Contracting in the Public Sector PSM 606 : Sustainable Procurement PSM 607 : Advanced Project ManagementPSM 608 : Finance for Purchasers PSM 609 : Strategic Public Sector Programme ManagementPSM 610 : Public Sector Stakeholders and Governance

The programme is particularly relevant for public sector and NGO officials as well as executives from the private sector working or interested in procurement and supply chain related areas.

Course Objectives

·Provide buyers and contract and supply chain managers with the expertise to improve organisational procurement.

·Develop robust knowledge in creating quotations and contract and tender documentation, including e-systems, assessing quotations, addressing customer enquiries and supplier selection, performance issues and reviews.

·Targeted at building strategic procurement competence, giving managers the ability to formulate strategic direction and advice in terms of change management, stakeholder management and team leadership.

·To develop the ability to understand and apply demand management through manual or IT based systems, carry out stock valuation and ordering, arrange supply logistics, and implement new contracts.

Course Structure

The course is structured in two streams. The first stream starts with foundation, core and elective courses and finishes off with capstone integrative course resulting in a report/practicum. The second stream is also required to do the foundation, core and elective courses first and then undertakes a non-credit research methodology course and finishes off with a dissertation. This offers students the option to choose their preferred stream.

Without Dissertation With Dissertation

Courses No. of Credits No. of CreditsCourses Courses

Foundation 5 15 5 15Courses

Core Courses 5 15 5 15

Elective 4 12 4 12Courses

Capstone 1 6 -Course

Research 1 Non-creditMethodology

Dissertation 1 6

Total Credits 48 48

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SupplierRelation

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ProcessManagement

GlobalSourcing

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