MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management — Study from Quito, Ecuador

Transform your career without relocating. The MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to earn a prestigious postgraduate degree while you continue living and working in Quito, Ecuador. Designed for ambitious professionals, this programme blends academic rigour with real-world relevance so you can lead supply chains with confidence across borders and industries.

Whether you are advancing in procurement, building expertise in logistics, or stepping into end-to-end supply chain leadership, you will study cutting-edge frameworks and tools you can apply in your work from day one—while enjoying the flexibility of an online format built around your life and goals.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Graduate with a respected British master’s degree that signals quality, credibility, and global readiness. Employers around the world understand the value of a UK postgraduate education, opening doors in multinational corporations, NGOs, and fast-growing ventures alike.

This internationally recognised award showcases your mastery of procurement strategy, risk management, logistics optimisation, and sustainable supply networks—competencies that travel effortlessly across sectors and geographies.

Complete 100% online in as little as 1 year

Accelerate your progress without pressing pause on your life. With a focused pathway, motivated students can complete the entire programme online in as little as 12 months, balancing intensity with flexibility.

If you prefer a steadier pace, you can structure your study time around work peaks, family commitments, and personal goals—knowing that every module moves you closer to a meaningful milestone.

No fixed lecture times or mandatory live attendance

Study on your schedule. There are no requirements to be online at specific times or dates, allowing you to engage with content and assessments when you are most focused—early morning, late evening, weekends, or between meetings.

Asynchronous learning keeps your momentum in your hands. Interact with faculty and peers through dynamic forums and guided activities that respect your time zone and professional rhythm.

Truly study anywhere—with a mobile app for learning on the move

Whether you’re at home in Quito, on a business trip to Guayaquil, or traveling internationally, your classroom goes with you. Our mobile app enables you to download study materials and watch lectures offline, so your progress never depends on a perfect connection.

Leverage commute time, airport lounges, or quiet moments between commitments. With learning designed for mobility, your environment becomes your ally in achieving your degree.

Open-book assessments that mirror real-world problem solving

Our programmes use open-book assessments (open books assessments) instead of classical question/answer exams. This approach rewards understanding, research, and critical thinking—the very skills supply chain leaders rely on to navigate complex decisions.

You’ll practice analysing scenarios, applying frameworks, and justifying strategies with evidence—building a portfolio of work that demonstrates capacity, not just memory.

Learn from tutors with world-class academic backgrounds

Benefit from guidance by experienced tutors and faculty whose own studies include some of the world’s most renowned universities, such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis.

Their global perspectives and professional insights help you connect theory to practice, deepen your strategic thinking, and refine your executive communication in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management.

Join a truly global classroom and powerful alumni network

Collaborate with peers from over 130 countries—expanding your professional network and learning from a rich diversity of sectors, markets, and cultures. Our alumni work with leading 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, and Sony.

Flexible payment in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments

Invest in your future with financial flexibility. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance your studies alongside your budget and commitments.

This flexibility supports professionals who are advancing their education while managing responsibilities at work and home—so you can focus on learning, not logistics.

Why this degree matters for professionals in Quito, Ecuador

Quito is a strategic node in Ecuador’s export and logistics ecosystem. With Mariscal Sucre International Airport serving as a key air-cargo hub—especially for time-sensitive products like cut flowers and pharmaceuticals—specialised competencies in procurement, cold-chain management, and risk mitigation are increasingly valuable. Your studies in supplier selection, transport optimisation, and quality assurance can translate directly into stronger performance across air freight and temperature-controlled logistics.

Quito’s public and private institutions are engaged in ongoing infrastructure, health, education, and utilities procurement. Mastery of procurement governance, ethical sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance will position you to contribute to large-scale programmes and compliant project delivery. The ability to structure transparent tenders and manage complex supplier ecosystems can elevate your impact across energy, mobility, and municipal services.

As digital commerce and omnichannel retail continue to scale across Ecuador and the Andean region, Quito-based organisations are modernising warehousing, last-mile operations, and demand planning. Expertise in data-driven forecasting, inventory optimisation, and resilient supply network design equips you to drive growth while navigating terrain, urban density, and regional trade corridors that connect Ecuador with Colombia and Peru.

Take the next step

Your future in procurement, logistics, and supply chain leadership can start right where you are—without compromising your career or lifestyle in Quito. If you’re ready to accelerate your impact and upgrade your credentials with a globally respected British master’s, we’re ready to support you every step of the way.

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