Business

Master of Procurement and Logistics Management

The Master of Procurement and Logistics Management is a postgraduate programme that prepares professionals for advanced practice in procurement, supply chain management, and logistics. The programme combines procurement theory with logistics practice and supply chain management.

Core areas include procurement management, supply chain management, logistics management, contract management, project procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory management, research methods, and thesis. Students engage with both procurement theory and practical supply chain application.

The programme is offered by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Chuka University. Both are public universities offering the programme over two academic years through full-time and part-time modes.

Students develop competencies in procurement management, supply chain management, logistics, contract management, strategic sourcing, inventory management, project procurement, and research methods. The programme includes coursework, examinations, research project or thesis, and practical case studies.

JKUAT charges KES 126,000/year. Chuka University charges KES 75,000 (Semester 1) and KES 55,000 (Semester 2) plus KES 43,500/block, totalling approximately KES 130,000/year. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division or Lower Division with three years of experience.

Graduates pursue careers as procurement managers, supply chain managers, logistics managers, contract managers, procurement consultants, and lecturers in procurement and supply chain management.

Skills Required

Procurement Management and Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Distribution Management
Contract Management and Administration
Inventory Management and Control
Project Procurement and Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Procurement Law and Compliance
Research Methods in Procurement and Logistics
Academic Writing and Thesis Research

Key Subjects

Procurement Management and Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Distribution Management
Contract Management and Administration
Inventory Management and Control
Project Procurement
Procurement Law and Compliance
Supplier Relationship Management
Research Methods in Procurement and Logistics
Thesis Research

Certifications

KISM Professional Certification
CIPS Professional Certification

Specializations

Strategic Procurement

Focuses on strategic procurement, covering strategic sourcing, supplier selection, procurement strategy, and managing strategic procurement processes.

Supply Chain Management

Examines supply chain management, covering supply chain design, supply chain optimisation, supply chain analytics, and managing supply chains.

Logistics and Distribution

Covers logistics management, covering transport management, warehousing, distribution, and managing logistics operations.

Contract Management

Focuses on contract management, covering contract law, contract drafting, contract administration, and managing procurement contracts.

Project Procurement

Examines project procurement, covering project procurement planning, project sourcing, project contract management, and managing procurement for projects.

Public Procurement

Covers public procurement, covering public procurement law, public procurement processes, procurement compliance, and managing public procurement.

Duration: 2 years
Public, up to: Ksh 130,000
Private, up to: Ksh 700,000
Job market: High

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time, Part-time
Attachment: 0 months
Average class: 25 students
Award: Masters

What you study

10 subjects

Procurement Management and Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Distribution Management
Contract Management and Administration
Inventory Management and Control
Project Procurement
Procurement Law and Compliance
Supplier Relationship Management
Research Methods in Procurement and Logistics
Thesis Research

Modules

12 in the programme

Procurement Management and Strategic Sourcing
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Examines procurement management, strategic sourcing, supplier selection, procurement strategy, and managing procurement operations.
Supply Chain Management
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers supply chain design, supply chain optimisation, supply chain analytics, and managing supply chains.
Logistics and Distribution Management
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Examines logistics management, covering transport management, warehousing, distribution, and managing logistics operations.
Research Methods in Procurement and Logistics
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Covers research design, data collection, analysis, and conducting procurement and logistics research, preparing students for their thesis.
Contract Management and Administration
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Covers contract law, contract drafting, contract administration, contract performance, and managing procurement contracts.
Inventory Management and Control
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Examines inventory management, covering inventory control, stock management, inventory optimisation, and managing inventory systems.
Project Procurement and Management
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers project procurement planning, project sourcing, project contract management, and managing procurement for projects.
Procurement Law and Compliance
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Examines procurement law, covering public procurement law, procurement compliance, procurement ethics, and managing procurement compliance.
Supplier Relationship Management
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers supplier relationship management, covering supplier evaluation, supplier development, supplier performance, and managing supplier relationships.
Public Procurement Management
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Examines public procurement, covering public procurement law, public procurement processes, procurement compliance, and managing public procurement.
Research Seminar
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Preparation of research proposal or project, including research design, literature review, methodology, and presentation.
Research Thesis or Project
Year 2Semester 26 creditsCore
Original research thesis or project on a procurement and logistics topic, demonstrating mastery of research methods and practical application, assessed through written submission and oral defence.

Specialisations

Strategic Procurement
Focuses on strategic procurement, covering strategic sourcing, supplier selection, procurement strategy, and managing strategic procurement processes.
Supply Chain Management
Examines supply chain management, covering supply chain design, supply chain optimisation, supply chain analytics, and managing supply chains.
Logistics and Distribution
Covers logistics management, covering transport management, warehousing, distribution, and managing logistics operations.
Contract Management
Focuses on contract management, covering contract law, contract drafting, contract administration, and managing procurement contracts.
Project Procurement
Examines project procurement, covering project procurement planning, project sourcing, project contract management, and managing procurement for projects.
Public Procurement
Covers public procurement, covering public procurement law, public procurement processes, procurement compliance, and managing public procurement.

A day as a student

A typical day during the Master of Procurement and Logistics Management programme combines lectures, case studies, supply chain simulations, seminars, and independent study. Sessions cover procurement management, supply chain management, logistics, contract management, and strategic sourcing. Procurement management sessions examine procurement processes, procurement strategy, supplier selection, and managing procurement operations. Supply chain management sessions cover supply chain design, supply chain optimisation, supply chain analytics, and managing supply chains. Logistics sessions cover transport management, warehousing, distribution, and managing logistics operations. Contract management sessions cover contract law, contract drafting, contract administration, and managing procurement contracts. Strategic sourcing sessions cover sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, supplier relationship management, and managing strategic sourcing. Inventory management sessions cover inventory control, stock management, inventory optimisation, and managing inventory. Project procurement sessions cover project procurement planning, project sourcing, and managing procurement for projects. Public procurement sessions cover public procurement law, public procurement processes, and managing public procurement. Research methods sessions prepare students for their thesis, covering research design, data collection, and analysis. Case studies provide practical application of theory to real procurement and logistics scenarios. Supply chain simulations provide hands-on experience with managing supply chain operations. Seminars and discussion groups provide opportunities for debating current issues in procurement and logistics. Guest lectures from experienced procurement professionals, supply chain managers, and industry experts provide practical insights. The programme culminates in a research thesis or project on a procurement and logistics topic.

The trade offs

In its favour

High demand for procurement and supply chain professionals in Kenya across public, private, and NGO sectors.
Programme combines procurement with logistics and supply chain, providing versatile skills for supply chain management.
JKUAT offers affordable fees at KES 126,000/year.
Graduates are eligible for KISM and CIPS professional certification, enhancing career prospects.

Against it

Chuka University fee structure is complex with per-semester and per-block charges, making total cost harder to estimate.
Only two public universities confirmed offering this programme, limiting institutional choice.
No private university confirmed offering this exact programme, limiting options for private institution preference.
Programme may overlap with MSc in Procurement and Logistics, causing confusion for prospective students.

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 331 business courses

Public126k to 130k

126k at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology130k at Chuka University

Private119k to 700k

119k at Mount Kenya University700k at Strathmore University

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

JKUAT 126,000, Chuka 130,000/yr verified (Chuka PDF, kenyaplex). MKU 119,100/yr. Strathmore unverified.

HELB postgraduate loans are available for Kenyan students. KISM may provide professional development support for supply chain professionals. CIPS may provide training support for procurement professionals. Some organisations may sponsor employees for procurement and logistics postgraduate study.

Funding options

HELB Postgraduate Loan
KISM Professional Development
CIPS Training Support

Scholarships

3 recorded

HELB Postgraduate Loan
LoanKsh 200,000Kenyan
Kenyan students pursuing postgraduate studies at recognised universities.
KISM Professional Development
ScholarshipKsh 100,000Kenyan
Kenya Institute of Supplies Management supports professional development for supply chain professionals in Kenya.
CIPS Training Support
GrantKsh 150,000
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply provides training support for procurement professionals globally.

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade: N/A (Postgraduate)
Alternative entry: Most universities require Upper Second Class Honours. Lower Second Division holders with three years of relevant experience are considered. Contact respective universities for specific admission requirements.

How you are assessed

4 components

Coursework and Continuous Assessment
Coursework30% of the mark
Continuous assessment through coursework assignments, case studies, seminar presentations, supply chain simulations, and class participation.
Written Examinations
Examination50% of the mark
Written examinations covering procurement management, supply chain, logistics, contract management, and procurement law.
Practical Assessment
Practical20% of the mark
Practical assessment through procurement exercises, supply chain analysis, contract drafting, and demonstrating procurement and logistics skills.
Research Thesis or Project
Research100% of the mark
Original research thesis or project on a procurement and logistics topic, demonstrating mastery of research methods and practical application, assessed through written submission and oral defence.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Chuka University (both public) offer Master's programmes in Procurement and Logistics Management. All programmes meet CUE standards for postgraduate training in procurement and supply chain management. Graduates are eligible for KISM professional certification and CIPS professional certification.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education (CUE)
Academic accreditationRequired
Programme accredited by CUE. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Chuka University (both public) offer Master's programmes in Procurement and Logistics Management. All programmes meet CUE standards for postgraduate training in procurement and supply chain management. Graduates are eligible for KISM professional certification and CIPS professional certification.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

6 roles

Procurement Manager
High demandKsh 150,000 to Ksh 700,000
Manages procurement operations in organisations, overseeing procurement processes, supplier management, and managing procurement functions.
Supply Chain Manager
High demandKsh 180,000 to Ksh 800,000
Manages supply chain operations, overseeing supply chain design, optimisation, and managing end-to-end supply chains.
Logistics Manager
High demandKsh 150,000 to Ksh 650,000
Manages logistics operations, overseeing transport, warehousing, distribution, and managing logistics functions.
Contract Manager
Moderate demandKsh 150,000 to Ksh 600,000
Manages procurement contracts, overseeing contract administration, contract performance, and managing contract compliance.
Procurement Consultant
Moderate demandKsh 150,000 to Ksh 700,000
Consults on procurement and supply chain, providing advisory services, process improvement, and technical guidance for organisations.
Procurement Lecturer
Moderate demandKsh 120,000 to Ksh 500,000
Teaches procurement and supply chain at university or college level, overseeing instruction, research, and academic supervision.

Graduate outcomes