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Some pictures from in and around Moor Hall
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Here are some comments from current and past students:(A potential student asked us (MDC) if we could put them in touch with someone who had recently finished the programme. This below is the unedited reply that Janet Benton sent to him: Hi Tony, No problem about asking lots of questions after all it is your future you are enquiring about. I did the same when I started my quest to achieve "Masters status". The course was 12 months long in total start to finish, started 21st April 2002 and completed 28th April 2003. It is possible to complete in one year but only with total dedication and commitment from yourself. By that I mean completing the assignments in time for submission and to the best of your ability. And between 18 to 25 hours for 3 to 6 months when you are doing your dissertation. The amount of hours you would spend on your projects of which we had 4 main ones depends on yourself and how fast you work. The qualification is absolutely a first class one, and is well recognised. With regards to your lack of hands on experience, there were many people on the course of the same age group, to be honest as long as you have good literature you will be ok. Weekend lectures excellent, first class, really tiring sometimes 10 hours a day studying but much more worthwhile and beneficial than regular lessons over a one year period, you get all your study material and lecturers in one go which I preferred. Grades are 40% plus for a pass quite achievable really. I am not sure of the pass rate as I am the first to submit, Frances can tell you about previous years. Finally, YES I would more than recommend this course, it was an excellent journey to achieve this degree. Good luck I hope you decide to go with this course. Jan Benton MCIPS Here are some other quotes(We asked our customers to tell us what they think of the experience. We have not edited their replies - mind you we haven't had them say anything negative yet !!!) "The course was a challenge that called for determination, discipline and commitment to see it to the end. The modules were appropriate and practical and related to strategic developments in procurement today. What I found useful was having a clear vision of the dissertation from the start and how the vision was going to be realised within the stipulated time. The course was not just preparation to get a qualification, it has created an arena for cross pollination of ideas and experiences through the network that has been created." Heins Chuungwe Buyer, major components Bombardier Aerospace - Short Brothers PLC "The course was not the easiest studying I have ever done, but then that was to be expected for a masters qualification. The two residential weekends were extremely exhausting but were both good from an academic and social point of view. The most difficult part of completing the course was finding a balance between work, family and study, however, due to the internet nature of the course the flexibility was excellent, and I even surprised myself when I completed this dissertation at the earlier submission date." Janet Benton,Some pen-pics of managers who have completed the MSc Procurement programmePhilip Holmes , Procurement Manager, Coleg Gwent.Procurement Manager at Wales' largest Further Education College. Responsible for Procurement, Contracting and Value for Money Reviews. Undertook the MSc to gain additional knowledge and improve career prospects. Have gained improved knowledge on a variety of techniques and theories from both the course and importantly networking with other students. An excellent course, excellent lecturers and a nice bunch of students ! Carole Dunleavy , Purchasing Manager - Non - Production Contracts &Consumables, Sony Manufacturing UK Ltd. Bridgend To manage the negotiation and purchase of all goods and services to ensurethe plant operates smoothly and efficiently whilst maximising best price and added value. To equip myself with the latest purchasing techniques and to broaden my view of supply chain management.A more confident approach to business, the MSc has changed the way in which I think, it has "stretched" my thought processes. Networking, the insight to other organisations and industry sectors was fascinating, and the people interesting and enjoyable company Demanding but enjoyable. Kath Webb, Procurement Manager, Cray Valley Limited Negotiation and contract responsibility for a specified portfolio of raw materials, consumable and service contracts – for two sites in UK. Manage vendor and supply chain development programme which includes performance levels, vendor appraisal and investigation into failuresFelt it was a natural progression after becoming MCIPS qualified. Wanted to meet with like-minded professionals within an educational capacity Many things. 1. Group worked very well as a team. 2. Course covered issues/concepts that I was not very familiar with, e.g. e-commerce and logistics.3, Able to "bounce" ideas off other professional buyers and lecturers, thus obtaining views of people in different sectors to the one I work. 4. Recognition at work Considering it was the first time the MSc in Procurement was held at the University the course was run well and the assistance from lecturers was very positive. Andre Roy, Purchasing & Supply Manager, Elizabeth Shaw I am responsible for managing the total supply chain, working with suppliers and customers to add value and to ultimately achieve total end customer satisfaction. I decided to follow the MSc Procurement programme at Glamorgan because of the reputation of Michael Quayle and to achieve a post graduate qualification to further enhance my career prospects and to stand out from my peer group. I enjoyed the course which I found intellectually stimulating, at times challenging but mostly good fun. Duncan Lewis, Procurement and Logistics Manager, GPU Power UK (electricity utility based in the Midlands) The job covers managing a team of professional buyers and support staff, responsible for a total purchase spend of around £140M, a central warehouse and delivery service and finally a workshop for customising and refurbishing engineering products. I decided to do the course because, although I was very familiar with materials management and production planning, my experience of modern procurement was more limited particularly on strategic issues. The course succeeded in this aim and got me thinking in new ways about old problems e.g. outsourcing Overall - "A number of areas covered by the course were a real challenge and well worth some rainy evenings in Pontypridd"
Jeff Thompson, Buyer, A B Automotive Electronics Limited Presently purchasing, electronics, consumables, and services for a manufacturer of climate control equipment, and electronics, for the automotive industry I wanted to ensure I was fully aware of the leading-edge approaches in purchasing and the management of material supply. The MSc in Procurement provided an excellent academic background to the subject without losing sight of the need for practical application. An excellent course for individuals looking to increase their contribution to an organisation
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