Programme Brief

Diploma in Procurement and Supply is the final qualification needed on your academic journey to achieve MCIPS Chartered Professional status. This program is specifically designed to enhance strategic procurement skills, enabling managers to effectively shape strategic direction and provide valuable insights on change management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.

This level emphasises the importance of demonstrating strategic knowledge and leadership capabilities while addressing complex problems. It aims to cultivate transferable skills relevant to the workplace, such as strong communication abilities and effective teamwork and leadership. Employers have recognised that the capacity to think strategically and to influence policy and decision-making is crucial for career advancement.

Upon successful completion of the CIPS Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply, one can progress onto our Master of Business Administration (MBA), then on to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

Seeking to start or get certified in a career in procurement and supply? See the CIPS qualifications at SBCS:

Download our current CIPS Tuition Schedule

  • 1 Year Blended
  • Champs Fleurs

  • Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • Students pending the completion of their Level 5 Advanced Diploma can be considered on an individual basis.
 

The next intake for this offering will commence on July 2026. 

For more details on fees and courses Download the Programme Brief

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Step 1  – Confirm your eligibility. Forward soft copies of the following to [email protected]

  • Original certificate and transcript or official transcript and completion letter from the awarding educational institution
  • National ID or Passport
  • For students with qualifications more than five years old, a resume listing positions held and key responsibilities will be also required.

Administration must confirm of your eligibility before you apply.

 

Step 2 – Complete the Online Programme Registration Form and click submit.

Once the form has been completed, please proceed to make your payment via any of the following options below.

 

Step 3 – Payment can be made via Direct deposit / Online bank transfer. Please click here for further instructions regarding the banking options available.

Please note that online bank transfers can be done from the following banking institutions – Republic Bank, Royal Bank, First Citizens Bank and Scotia Bank.

 

Step 4 –WI Pay (Credit Card) – If you wish to utilize this method, please forward an email to the Centre for Undergraduate Business Programmes indicating if you would be paying the full cost or whether you would like to access any of our payment plan options. Once this is confirmed, an invoice will then be forwarded via email.

Note: If an Acceptance Letter is required after registration, kindly note that such requests usually takes three (3) working days to process.

For further information, please send an email to the  Centre for Undergraduate Business Programmes 

Email: [email protected] for more details.

Programme Content

The course is available on a part-time basis during the following semesters:

  • January/February to July
  • July to November

The learner must successfully complete four (4) core units and three (3) elective units to achieve the Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

The examination diets offered are as follows:

– January (OR CBE only)
– March
– May
– July
– September (OR CBE only)
– November