MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management — Study from Cape Town, South Africa

From the ocean-facing energy of Cape Town, step into a flexible UK master’s that travels with you. The MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to turn complexity into clarity, strategy into impact, and ambition into a global career.

Designed for ambitious professionals living and working in Cape Town, this online programme translates rigorous, internationally applicable theory into real decision-making power. Whether you’re advancing your role in shipping, retail, manufacturing, technology, or the growing green economy, your classroom is wherever you are — at home, at the office, or on the move.

Earn a British Degree Recognised Around the World

Build your future on the credibility of a British master’s degree conferred by the University of Salford. A UK qualification signals academic rigour, practical relevance, and a standard of excellence that employers and institutions recognise globally.

This portable prestige helps your CV stand out across borders and industries — from procurement strategy and supplier development to logistics optimisation and end-to-end supply chain leadership. Wherever your career takes you, your degree travels with you.

Finish 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Accelerate your progress without pausing your life. The programme can be completed entirely online in as little as 12 months, enabling you to convert motivation into momentum and momentum into measurable results.

Focus on what matters: mastering frameworks, applying new thinking to real projects, and graduating quickly with a postgraduate credential that opens doors worldwide.

No Fixed Class Times

Freedom fuels achievement. There are no mandatory live sessions or fixed times when you must be online, so you can study early mornings, late evenings, or any time that fits your rhythm and responsibilities.

Weekly guidance and clear milestones keep you on track while giving you full control over when and how you engage with readings, video lectures, discussions, and assessments.

Study Anywhere — Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Learning should meet you where you are. Whether you’re at home in Cape Town, visiting clients across South Africa, or travelling internationally, you can access your course with a secure mobile app that lets you download materials and watch lectures offline.

Turn commute time into learning time and transform waiting rooms, airport lounges, and hotel lobbies into places of progress. Your studies move with you — reliably and seamlessly.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real Work

Real leaders don’t memorise — they solve. Our open-book assessments reflect the way you truly work, rewarding analysis, synthesis, and judgement rather than rote recall. Bring your sources, build your argument, and demonstrate how you’d navigate complex procurement and logistics challenges.

This approach sharpens the capabilities employers need most: critical thinking, ethical decision-making, stakeholder communication, and evidence-based recommendations you can defend.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Benefit from tutors and faculty who graduated from institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring global experience, contemporary research, and practitioner insight to every module.

With guidance from academics and professionals who understand both strategy and execution, you’ll translate theory into action and insights into impact in your own work.

Join a Truly Global Cohort and Alumni Network

Expand your perspective through collaboration with classmates from over 130 countries. Your peers span industries and roles — from procurement analysts to supply chain directors — creating a rich learning environment where you’ll exchange ideas, compare approaches, and forge professional connections that last.

Our alumni work for international organisations including DHL, Dell, Orange, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

These networks open doors to mentorship, partnerships, and career opportunities long after graduation. You’ll gain a global context for local decisions and a community you can lean on as your role grows in scope and responsibility.

Manageable Fees with Flexible, Interest‑Free Instalments

Invest in your future with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance ambition and affordability while you study.

This simple, predictable structure lets you plan ahead, focus on your learning, and pace your payments as you progress through the programme.

Why This Degree Matters in Cape Town

Position yourself at the heart of regional trade. Cape Town’s deepwater port, international airport, and road and rail links connect Southern Africa to global markets. From cold-chain exports (wine, fruit, flowers) to containerised imports, supply chains drive the city’s economy. With advanced procurement and logistics skills, you can lead initiatives that reduce costs, mitigate risk, shorten lead times, and strengthen supplier performance across these critical corridors.

Shape the future of retail and e‑commerce. Cape Town is a fast-growing hub for omnichannel retail, distribution, and last‑mile delivery. Use your mastery of demand planning, inventory optimisation, category management, and sustainable sourcing to improve service levels, increase speed-to-customer, and optimise network design for both established retailers and digital-first brands.

Accelerate sustainability and innovation. The region’s expanding green economy — from renewable energy projects to circular manufacturing and responsible procurement — needs professionals who can align supplier choices with environmental and social goals while preserving commercial value. With the strategic tools learned in this programme, you can drive resilient, ethical supply chains that meet stakeholder expectations and unlock competitive advantage.

Ready to Begin?

Your ambition belongs on a bigger map. Elevate your expertise, expand your network, and earn a British master’s degree without leaving Cape Town. Request our course catalogue and take the first step today.