(CIPS) Graduate Diploma - Greenwich School of Management

ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(Optional Unit)
Projects can range from construction to
refurbishment of premises, introduction of new
information technology systems to
outsourcing/off shoring of work previously
tackled in-house, and re-design or reengineering
of products, services and
processes. At the same time projects should
align and contribute to the overall strategic
objectives of the organisation.
This unit will help students to develop
knowledge of the principles, practices and
techniques vital to the leadership and
commercial management of projects, with a
particular emphasis on the role of the
purchasing and supply chain professional.
Supply chain specialists in both the private and
public sectors should have a pivotal role in the
initiation, planning and control of projects, and
in the development and ongoing management
of resulting contracts, serving suppliers and
customers alike.
Project management is concerned with
achieving objectives relating to quality, cost and
time. Supply chain specialists have a high
degree of involvement in developing the
procurement strategy for contracts with
suppliers, and with the operational activities of
monitoring and administering supplier
performance.
Students need to understand the architecture
of project orientated organisations. The focus is
subsequently directed towards roles such as
project leader, project-team members, projectcoordinator/coach
and project-mentor, from the
project management point of view.
finance in relation to the decision-making
process and detailed analysis necessary to
deliver effective procurement.
Students will understand how to navigate
around the world of finance in an effective and
efficient manner so they can identify the where,
when, how, and what a professional purchaser
needs, in order to use and interpret the key
financial models and tools required to deliver
robust and sustainable procurement solutions.
Students will be expected to propose a range
of tried and tested models, as well as
innovative tools and techniques, which will
allow key business stakeholders to interact and
contribute towards developing and exploiting
opportunities to grow and expand a business,
through new supply arrangements, channels to
market, diversification, outsourcing and
differentiation strategies.
It will help students to develop an
understanding of the terminology and different
sectors within the financial and accounting
profession which allows an engagement and
exchange that will guide and benefit the
decision-making process in an efficient manner.
FINANCE FOR PURCHASERS
(Optional Unit)
Purchasing managers are responsible for
specific activities and processes, which can
contribute to achieving corporate strategic
goals. This unit is designed to provide students
with an understanding of strategic aspects of