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Accredited degrees and programmes

We’re the leading global body representing the procurement and supply profession.

Our professional designations, MCIPS and MCIPS Chartered Professional, are recognised globally and provide a number of benefits to both a university and student.

 

For the university

As the accredited programme provider, our accreditation constitutes recognition of a world-class programme, which reflects the current and future needs of the global procurement and supply management profession. We support the promotion of accredited programmes via our website, marketing to members and prospective members and we’ll provide resources and collateral to support your induction process. You’ll also benefit from being able to use our logo and branding to demonstrate your collaboration with us and our endorsement of the programme.

For the student

We offer complimentary affiliate membership to all students studying one of our accredited programmes. This is issued each year for the duration of your studies. You’ll be able to access a range of resources designed to support your studies, as well as career progression. These include our Global Standard (competency framework for the procurement and supply profession), our Intelligence Hub, the ethics test and to join our new CIPS Connect community discussion platform.

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If you would like to join our growing list of university partnerships, please read through our policy: CIPS Accreditation of Third-Party Programmes

READ THE POLICY

 

Study at an accredited university

Find a programme

Browse through our university partners and accreditation statements to find an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme that suits your needs to help you achieve your internationally recognised professional designation.

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Get in touch

For all enquiries, please get in touch using the link above. 
 

Pathway to MCIPS via accredited degree

Upon completion of one of our accredited degree programmes, and following a minimum of three years' work experience in the procurement and supply profession, you’ll be eligible to apply for MCIPS by providing the following:

  • A copy of your qualification certificate
  • A copy of your academic transcript confirming that the units you’ve completed exactly match the requirements of the accreditation statement.
  • A copy of your dissertation/thesis, if applicable
  • A Line Managers letter
  • A CV fully detailed with your procurement and supply related experience

FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY

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