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Defence Acquisition Management – (M.Sc.)
Cranfield University
Cranfield Defence and Security
| Location: | Cranfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cranfield University
Suitable for those in the Defence Security sectors involved in and with the acquisition community and in need of a Masters level understanding of acquisition processes and practices.
Takes you on to career development in the equipment capability area, the Defence Equipment and Support organisation (or other relevant areas such as Defence Estates), defence manufacturers, commercial organisations, Government departments etc. It also provides a relevant lead-in towards PhD studies focused upon acquisition, such as through-life capability management, procurement and logistics themes.
You will be taught by highly respected and widely published academics and supported by a core of visiting lecturers, senior ex-military personnel and industry leaders, the programme not only develops personal and professional knowledge and skills but also provides access, through an extensive alumni network, to innovative thought leadership in the field of defence acquisition.
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If you are involved in any aspect of defence acquisition then this course is relevant to you. Whether you are involved in establishing or managing capability requirements; engaged in procurement, commercial or contracting activities; or developing and implementing support solutions, this course will provide the underpinning knowledge and develop the critical thinking skills required for effctive management of defence acquisition.
This course offers three pathways during the second year of the course with each having a different focus in order to meet the needs of participant’s career aspirations.
The General Acquisition (GA) stream covers a broad range of topics and offers a wide range of electives so that the student can select topics that meet their current needs and future aspirations. The Through Life Support (TLS) stream gives a slightly different focus with a range of modules that underpin the TLS concept. The final element is a Commercial (Com) stream which includes a number of modules that cover topics such as Cost Estimating and Forecasting, Negotiation skills and a Legal/Contracting module. The three pathways are then reinforced by a 20,000 word Thesis which can be themed to complement the chosen stream.
The MSc programme also provides opportunity for recognition by a number of professional bodies. For example, this programme provides potential eligibility for exemption from the Professional Stage of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) as this is a CIPS accredited course. The MSc is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), providing you have at least four years experience in a management role, including at least two years at the level required by the international criteria. It also provides the opportunity to complete the Association of Project Management Professionals (APMP) examination.
The Centre for Defence and Acquisition is a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Approved Centre (10205903) for the delivery of CMI accredited programmes. Students who successfully complete the Managing Acquisition Change module will be eligible to receive the CMI ‘Certificate in Management Consulting Essentials’. As an Approved Centre there is also scope for additional recognition for other combinations of study within the DAM and these are currently being explored together with opportunities for recognition by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), in both cases these are pending.
Modules: For the PgCert students carry out six modules, followed by an additional six modules for the PgDip. All students are required to produce a 20,000-word research-based thesis to achieve the MSc. A selection of available modules are shown below, the actual modules studied will depend on the variant chosen.
PgCert
* Strategic Management and Introduction to Acquisition
* Financing Acquisition
* Programme and Project Management
* Sourcing Strategies and the Industrial Interface
* Managing Acquisition Change
* Managing Knowledge and Information in Defence Acquisition.
PgDip
6 modules are taken in the second year and will depend on the theme being followed:
* Leading Acquisition Change*
* Supply Network Analysis and Modelling
* Supply Network Management in Defence and Commercial Environments
* Managing Negotiations in the Defence Sector*
* Cost Estimation and Forecasting*
* Legal and Contractual Aspects of Acquisition*
* Systems Effectiveness and Engineering
* Management of Battlespace Science, Innovation and Technology
* Leadership*
* Defence Economics*
* Sustainability in Defence Capability Change Management*
* Personal and Organisational Development*
* Capability, Requirements and Systems
* Humanitarian Logistics
* The International Dimensions of Defence Acquisition
* Leadership and Through Life Capability Management
* - new modules that will be delivered in 2012
MSc
* Thesis
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Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or
equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5. However, exceptionally, lesser qualifications with compensatory experience may be accepted and each case is assessed on its merits. Examples are: 3rd class honours degree plus three years relevant postgraduate experience; an ordinary or pass degree (or equivalent) plus five years relevant postgraduate experience; or ten years relevant experience plus a pass in the Cranfield Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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