Accredited Universities
University courses accredited to the MCIPS standard
The following courses have been accredited to MCIPS standard with CIPS, enabling graduates to obtain this global professional accreditation through membership of the Institute. Graduates of these courses will be eligible to apply for MCIPS following completion of the course and three years of work experience in the procurement profession.
NEW SOUTH WALES
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Postgraduate
Master of Science (Logistics) - Direct Link here
This programme is offered at the Sydney and Wollongong campuses. Even though this Masters is titled "Logistics" it is very focussed on Supply Chain, Procurement and Project Management.
QUEENSLAND
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate:
Bachelor of Business (Procurement and Supply) - Direct link here
Bachelor of Business (Purchasing & Materials Management) (Retrospective)
Level 5 Accreditation (CIPS Ladder)
Advanced Diploma in Purchasing & Materials Mangement (Retrospective)
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate:
Bachelor of Business in Logistics and SCM (major and minor) - Direct link here
Retrospective Postgraduate:
Master in Procurement Management 1998-2004
Executive Master of Public Administration (Procurement Management) 2004-2005
Master of Public Administration 2004-2005
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY - TWEED GOLD COAST CAMPUS
Postgraduate
Master in Supply Chain Management - Direct link here
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Postgraduate:
Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, with conditions: Double module Cases in Logistics & Supply Chain; AND Supply Chain Management - Direct link here.
VICTORIA
RMIT University - Melbourne
Postgraduate:
MBA - Direct link here
MBA (Executive)* - Direct link here
* These two programmes have the same curriculum, but entry criteria differs. CIPS accreditation of these programmes are subject to specific conditions. Kindly contact the programme leader for full details of the courses that need to be completed in order to be eligible for MCIPS.
Master of Business (Logistics Management) - Direct link here
CIPS accreditation of this programme are subject to specific conditions. Kindly contact the programme leader for full details of the courses that need to be completed in order to be eligible for MCIPS.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
CURTIN UNIVERSITY - PERTH
Postgraduate:
Master of Strategic Procurement
Master of Logistics and Strategic Procurement, with specified options: Contract and Procurement Optimisation 1 & 2 - Direct link here
MBA (Strategic Procurement) - Direct link here
Undergraduate:
Bachelor of Commerce (Strategic Procurement) - Direct link here
NB: For MCIPS upgrade purposes, completion of all qualifications will require evidence of three years work experience in a position of responsibility in procurement. Visit the "How to Upgrade to MCIPS" page here, for more information.
Future courses to be accredited
CIPS is currently in the process of accrediting more universities in Australia and New Zealand, and providing more pathways to achieve MCIPS through distance education, online learning and the opportunity to study the CIPS qualifications locally. To keep up to date with all of the latest information on studying procurement (and achieving MCIPS) keep visiting this page for all of the latest information.
To learn more about what a career in procurement can achieve for you, and for an introduction to CIPS Australia, visit www.cipsa.com.au or call their Melbourne office toll free on 1300 765 142 or +61 3 9629 6000.