An MA (Master of Arts) is a degree that is pursued after receiving a bachelor’s degree. It is available for both full-time students and working professionals who want to pursue the degree on a part-time basis.

Potential students may be wondering, what is an MA in Purchasing Management? This program is designed to teach all aspects of an organization’s purchasing process. It will provide managers with the ability to reduce costs and create more revenue for their organization. Each program will differ, but students may take classes such as strategic sourcing, purchasing strategy, purchasing and quality, project development, marketing strategy purchase, and external communication. Courses to support management skills may include traffic engineering, scheduling, supply chain management, negotiation techniques, economic monitoring, cost analysis, and international finance.

Earning a Master in Purchasing Management is beneficial for young managers who want to move up in their career. The communication, organizational, and leadership skills that students gain will prepare them for competitive careers at the global level.

There are institutions all over the world that offer purchasing management programs, and the costs to attend can vary quite a bit. Factors involved include the location of the school and the program length. The best plan is to research a number of programs and then narrow down your top three. Contact those schools directly to find out what will be expected financially.

Graduates with a Master in Purchasing Management have a number of high-level international positions that they may be eligible for. Both service and production companies need skilled purchasing managers, and career titles may include procurement specialist, purchaser/buyer, purchasing manager, procurement administrator, logistics analyst, logistics specialist, logistics administrator/manager, and category manager.

It is easy and convenient to find a purchasing management program by searching our online database. In order to start right away, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.