MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Study from Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Build the expertise to connect suppliers, organisations and communities across borders—without leaving Goma. Offered online in an exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, the MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management develops knowledge you can apply to supply chain challenges internationally.

Earn an internationally recognised British degree

Graduating with a British degree from the University of Salford can help you present your qualifications to employers and professional contacts around the world. It is an opportunity to gain a university credential while continuing to live and work in Goma.

The programme brings together ideas in procurement, logistics and supply chain management that are relevant across industries and borders. You can use that perspective to pursue new responsibilities, contribute to international teams or plan the next stage of your career.

Complete your studies 100% online in as little as one year

You can complete the programme entirely online in as little as one year. There is no need to relocate to the United Kingdom or put your ambitions on hold while you study.

That shorter possible timeframe can be especially valuable if you are ready to build on your existing experience. Your individual progress will depend on your study pace and circumstances, but the online format lets you work toward a master’s degree from where you are now.

Study without being online at fixed times

Your schedule may change from week to week. The programme does not require you to be online at specific times and dates, so you can plan study sessions around work, family and other commitments.

This flexibility gives you room to engage with course materials when you can focus. Whether that is early in the morning or later in the evening, you can establish a routine that works for you.

Take your learning with you

Online study is not tied to a particular desk or city. You can study from Goma, elsewhere in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or wherever your work and travels take you.

The mobile app makes learning more portable: download study materials and watch lectures offline when internet access is unavailable. It helps you make productive use of travel time and continue learning on the move.

Apply knowledge through open-book assessments

Instead of classical question-and-answer exams, the programme uses open-book assessments. You can draw on learning materials as you consider a problem and develop a response.

For procurement and supply chain professionals, the ability to find, evaluate and apply information matters. This assessment approach gives you an opportunity to practise those skills while demonstrating what you have learned.

Learn from accomplished faculty

Your tutors and faculty include graduates of world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel and Washington University in St. Louis. Their varied academic backgrounds bring a breadth of perspectives to your studies.

Engaging with experienced educators can help you question assumptions, explore new approaches and connect theory with the decisions organisations face. You can bring your own professional goals into that learning experience.

Join a global learning community

Study alongside a diverse student base spanning more than 130 countries. Different professional and cultural perspectives can broaden the way you think about sourcing, transport, operations and collaboration across borders.

Alumni work for international organisations and companies including DHL, Dell, Orange, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Unilever, Daimler, BMW, Audi, the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens and Sony. Their varied career paths illustrate the reach of the wider learning community.

Plan your payments with interest-free instalments

The programme’s fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments. Spreading payments over time can make it easier to plan alongside your other commitments.

Clearer monthly planning lets you concentrate on what you want to gain from your studies: stronger skills, wider perspectives and the confidence to pursue your next professional step.

Put your skills to work in and around Goma

Goma’s position near the border with Rwanda makes cross-border trade and distribution important areas of professional interest. Knowledge of procurement planning, supplier relationships and logistics can help graduates think through how goods move between markets and how organisations coordinate across borders.

Humanitarian and development organisations operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo also depend on reliable sourcing and delivery. Graduates can apply supply chain concepts to challenges such as purchasing essential goods, managing inventories and improving the visibility of deliveries to the people who need them.

The region’s mineral-related supply chains create further opportunities to apply procurement and logistics knowledge. Understanding supplier evaluation, traceability and responsible sourcing can help graduates contribute to more accountable operations, whether their careers take them into local enterprises or international organisations.

Ready to explore how an online British master’s degree could fit your future in Goma and beyond? Request our course catalogue.