Procurement MBA by Nyenrode Business Universiteit This MBA program is developed by Echelon Institute of Management Development in cooperation with Emeritor, The Procurement Solutions Company. Per September 1, 2008 this program is taken over by Nyenrode Business Universiteit. Click here for the (Dutch) press release. Objectives The focus of this program centers on the full range of international business functions and disciplines and provides managers with a unique opportunity to master the dynamics of global business and to learn about business practices in foreign business environments. The Program The MBA program is designed for promising professionals with an active interest and a career in procurement field and addresses the differing needs of managers with varied background and experience. Being part of the supply chain Procurement has a mission and a vision. This degree program will give more insights in supply chain issues and problem solving to synchronize the organizational processes. It provides an attractive and stimulating multi cultural environment for intensive learning, focused on international business issues. The convenient, modular and weekend schedule fits the requirements of active professionals. The education program is integrated with an individual real life project that will have to be executed during the program. Due to the project and the structure of the education program the student will have to follow the courses in the project management order: project contract, diagnosis & analysis, strategic decision making, implementation, evaluation for further improvements. Faculty The faculty is comprised of experienced professors who are dedicated to excellence and outstanding performance both as teachers and working professionals. The faculty is multi disciplinary in professional training, international in experience, practical in orientation, and focused on their teaching and scholarly mission. Professors and students work together closely to meet educational goals and to achieve professional standards in a supportive collegial atmosphere. Application and Admission Admission is selective and limited to fifteen students for each program. All students must have a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree or relevant professional qualification and possess a minimum of three years experience as a manager with a major business corporation, government, or non-profit organization. Students must be proficient in the English language. Please use the application form if you are applying to the MBA program. Application can be made at any time, provided it is received at least one month prior to the applicant's proposed module of enrolment. Curriculum MGT 507 Management of Organizations BUS 607 Financial Analysis in Relation to Procurement MGT 506 Managing Global Resources MGT 504 International Organizational Behaviour BUS 605 Global Business Strategies PRGT 701 Procurement Process Maturity Management PRGT 702 Procurement Process Management & Methodologies PRGT 703 Supply Chain Relation Management PRGT 704 Total Cost of Ownership PRGT 705 Technology in Procurement PRGT 706 Management of Procurement Competences PRGT 711 Capita Selecta Case Study Foreign Field Trip Thesis Program The program consists of five modules of two courses each and an integrated case study, followed by a foreign field trip. Courses are offered every second week on Saturdays during a period of 16 weeks, so the total program can be completed in 24 months. Each course is held during eight sessions of four hours on Saturdays. Course 1, Management of Organizations, is an independent study, which can be taken at any time during the program, but once started, has to be finished within 6 months. Independent study means that the student has to follow instructions in the syllabus and has to complete all assignments, readings, cases, tests etc. accordingly. Course 3, Managing Global Resources, is offered as a 4-day seminar, which can be taken twice a year. This program is held at a leisure resort in the Dutch countryside or at the Dutch coast. This program is offered at the same price as the core courses and includes tuition, course materials, lodging, meals, and refreshments. Course 12, Capita Selecta gives the participant the opportunity to gain additional knowledge in specific areas related to procurement management. Topics that will be covered are introduced through professionals in the field of procurement who participate in our career commission (round table conferences). Click here for more information.