Master in Public Procurement Management for Sustainable Development
Master in Public Procurement Management for Sustainable Development
From legislative and regulatory to organizational and managerial foundations, this Master's programme in Public Procurement Management for Sustainable Development explores of a modern public procurement system. Dive into the study of policy tools and theory with applied assignments and research work to bridge the current deficit in qualified human resources.
Learn by doing, through case studies, workshops, and group exercises
Exchange ideas with international students and faculty
Engage with experts from the ILO and other international organizations
The Master's Programme in Public Procurement Management for Sustainable Development explores the legislative, regulatory, organizational and managerial foundations of a modern public procurement system. It aims to help bridge the current deficit in qualified human resources and to enable procurement professionals to cope with the challenges of regulating, executing and monitoring public procurement in an economic and socially responsive manner while mitigating adverse environmental impacts. The programme is a unique blended-learning opportunity that combines the study of policy tools and theory with applied assignments and research work. It provides direct access to expertise from academia, international organizations and think tanks, as well as the latest literature and cutting-edge research in preparation for a range of highly developed functions connected with public procurement management and its supervision.
- Public procurement practitioners, managers and officials of ministries, local government bodies and public expenditure supervisory bodies;
- Procurement and financial auditors from the public and private sectors;
- Project managers and procurement personnel from investment and technical cooperation projects financed by development agencies (IFIs, the United Nations, the EU, NGOs);
- Recent university graduates who intend to work in the field of public procurement or public expenditure management;
- Procurement trainers and professionals involved in the development and implementation of national procurement training programmes and certification schemes;
- Procurement practitioners from the private sector;
- Procurement consultants and procurement advisors
The Master’s programme is an intensive, blended learning course of one full year duration, of which only four months require full classroom attendance. It requires your total dedication as well as your maximum intellectual commitment.
The unique learning path offered by this programme through a succession of distance learning, face-to-face tuition and applied research ensures an optimal transfer of competences while minimising disruption of your job.
The award of a First Level Master's Degree by the University of Turin is conditional on your performance in the formal examinations and coursework assignments, as well as on a successful dissertation on an approved procurement topic.
The programme provides you with a comprehensive package of “learning resources” which include:
- course materials for each subject, comprising essential textbooks and other relevant materials
- interactive lectures led by professors and senior procurement experts followed by assignments/case studies intended for you to internalize the knowledge and to measure learning
- tutoring by dedicated teaching assistants and guidance by an overall programme coordinator.
The Master is an intensive, blended learning course of one full year duration, which is divided into:
Part I – Distance learning online (05 October 2020 - 22 January 2021)
- Introduction to the legal framework for public procurement
- Introduction to procurement management
- Introduction to economics of public procurement
Part II – Face-to-face learning (25 January 2021 until 28 May 2021)
- instruction, incorporating application work and group/individual solutions of assignments
- 23 “core themes”
- International Legal instruments governing PP (WTO, EU, UNCITRAL, WB, COMESA)
- Institutional models for PP and integration with Public Expenditure Management
- Economics of Procurement Management, game theory and reverse auctions
- Companies’ Balance Sheet analysis and financial reporting standards
- The design of centralized public procurement strategies*
- Procurement Process, Project cycle and risk management
- Procurement methods
- Intellectual Property issues related to Public Procurement
- Public Procurement in the Health sector
- Procurement Management of Supply Contracts
- Procurement of Physical Services
- Works Procurement Management
- Procurement of Consultancy services
- Procurement in the Utilities sector and Defence Procurement
- Procurement remedies (bidders’ complaints procedures)
- Contract Law and Dispute settlement
- Supply Chain Management: Logistics, Insurance Policies and Incoterms
- Legal framework and Economics of Public Private Partnerships
- Sustainable procurement: social, economic and environmental considerations in public procurement
- Advanced Contract Management
- Fraud and Corruption in Public Procurement
- Procurement Audit
- E-Procurement (Legal issues and implementation models)
Final dissertation (outline to be presented in Turin by 28 May 2021, deadline beginning of October 2021)
- individual research on a selected procurement topic
- under the guidance of a supervisor
The evaluation strategy uses different types of assessment:
- Self-assessment. You will be given tools with which to check your own level of understanding and produce feedback on your learning progress. This is an informal way of assessing your knowledge. It will not count towards the final mark but will help you confirm your progress and identify any weak points.
- Assessment. The knowledge and skills acquired will be assessed throughout the programme with systematic tests, exams and essays. These will count towards your final mark.
Degree:
A First Level Degree from the University of Turin will be awarded to all participants who fulfil the following conditions:
- demonstrate the level of competence set by the tutors through the assignments submitted;
- satisfy the attendance requirements: attendance at all training sessions during the residential phase is compulsory: only participants with at least 90% attendance of training sessions will be entitled to apply for the degree;
- successfully pass the exams;
- successfully complete the final dissertation.
There are two Master's, level I and level II.
The only difference between them is the educational background and academic qualification required: to enrol on a level I Master's you need a bachelor degree; while for a level II Master's you already need a post-graduate degree. Pursuing a Master in Public Procurement Management for Sustainable Development a first level Master degree will be awarded.
For more information please visit: http://www.quadrodeititoli.it/altrititoli.aspx?IDL=2
The programme is held in English.
The fifteenth Master's edition 2020/2021 will start on 05 October 2020. It has three parts, with the following timetable:
- The first part consists of distance learning over the Internet: it starts on 05 October 2020 and ends on 22 January 2021
- The second part consists of face-to-face learning. It is residential: lessons will be held in Turin at the ITC-ILO Campus from 25 January 2021 until 28 May 2021. Attendance of classes is compulsory.
- The third part is the preparation and submission of a final dissertation: the outline of the dissertation is to be presented in Turin by 28 May 2021 and it is to be completed by October 2021.
Students who pass the prescribed examinations will be awarded a first level Master degree from the University of Turin.
The programme will be held in Turin, Italy, at the International Training Centre of the ILO. Its Campus and facilities provide an ideal environment for living and studying, sharing experience, learning from one other and creating networks.
The overall objective of the Master is to help bridge the current deficit in qualified human resources and to enable procurement professionals to cope with the challenges of regulating, executing and monitoring public procurement in an economic and socially responsive manner.
At the end of the Master, you will have acquired a full spectrum of knowledge and skills covering:
- internationally accepted principles of governing sound public procurement systems;
- legislative and regulatory frameworks, as well as corresponding institutional models for successful discharge of the functions of a modern procurement system;
- economic theory, assessment tools and financial analysis techniques, as well as accounting standards relevant to public procurement operations;
- strategies and instruments for embedding social, environmental and human rights at the relevant steps of the procurement process/supply chain;
- promotion of corporate social responsibility through public procurement;
- execution of the procurement process for goods, works and services (including innovative contracting modalities like public-private partnerships and e-procurement);
- risk management in procurement operations;
- procurement audit;
- control and reporting techniques for procurement operations;
- design of systems for the prevention and detection of fraud and corruption in public procurement;
- general interpersonal skills (negotiation techniques, team building and report writing).
Students gain the tools to cope with the challenges of regulating, executing and monitoring public procurement in an economic and socially responsive manner.
- Internationally accepted principles of governing sound public procurement systems
- Legislative and regulatory frameworks, as well as corresponding institutional models for successful discharge of the functions of a modern procurement system
- Economic theory, assessment tools and financial analysis techniques, as well as accounting standards relevant to public procurement operations
The course is structured in three parts: online learning, residential classes, and an individual research paper.
- Strategies and instruments for embedding social, environmental and human rights at the relevant steps of the procurement process/supply chain
- Promotion of corporate social responsibility through public procurement
- Execution of the procurement process for goods, works and services (including innovative contracting modalities like public-private partnerships and e-procurement)
This intensive, year-long course combines online and residential work for students at different stages of their careers.
- Control and report techniques for procurement operations
- Manage risk in procurement operations
- Design systems for the prevention and detection of fraud and corruption in public procurement
The Master is well organized and offers outstanding academic resources and expertise. It was a great opportunity for me to share knowledge with procurement professionals from different countries around the globe, as well as, to meet great people.
Students learn by studying, collaborating, and observing practitioners in action.
- This course draws from the ITCILO’s training portfolio, the ILO’s research, and the Università di Torino’s academic expertise.
- Dedicated tutors are available to answer questions and provide support throughout the learning journey.
- Teaching methodologies include lectures, workshops, and case studies, as well as an online platform for readings, videos, and exercises.
The Master is a flagship programme of the Turin School of Development (ITCILO) delivered as a first-level master’s degree by the Faculties of Law and Management of the University of Turin.It prepares students to apply their knowledge in a range of executive and managerial functions connected with public procurement management and its supervision.It provides students with direct access to expertise from academia, international organizations, think-tanks and the private sector to respond to current and future challenges. It explores the legislative, regulatory, organisational and managerial foundations of a modern public procurement system.
How can I apply for this Master?
- Click Here or on button “Apply” under “How to Apply” on the main page of this Master and you will get to the online application form
- Fill in the requested information and attach the supporting documents requested in the form
- Once you have completed your application, click on Submit
- You should then receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application
The 'Submit' button is disabled until all required fields are filled in.
What documents should I submit with my application?
You should attach the requested supporting documents in the Supporting Documents section of the on-line application form (An asterisk(*) indicates that a field is mandatory).
Officials documents should be uploaded in one of the following formats (in pdf. jpeg. word.)
The documents include a copy of:
- A recent curriculum vitae (CV)
- Your university degree (undergraduate or previous postgraduate certificate), specifying the results of the examinations (official academic transcripts)
- Certificates or other proof of a good level of English (if it is not your mother tongue)
- If you are applying for a full or partial fellowship, kindly submit: a request for a fellowship; a copy of your personal /family income statement or your salary slip.
- If your organization is ready to sponsor your participation in the Master’s programme, you will be asked to submit an official letter confirming your organization’s:readiness to cover the cost of your participation in the Master’s programme (tuition/accommodation costs); permission to take leave from your job duties for the period of your stay in Turin during the face-to-face learning component of the Master’s programme.
Important: Only complete application forms will be accepted by the online application system.
When is the deadline for submitting my application for the 15th edition (2020/21)?
You are expected to submit your complete application form, fully filled in, together with the requested documents no later than 15 September 2020.
What are the prerequisites for admission to the Master?
You should hold a Bachelor degree that lasted at least three years or a Master’s degree in public administration, engineering, law, social sciences or any related discipline.
You must demonstrate a good level of English.
What are the selection criteria for the Master?
The selection criteria take into consideration your education and professional profile as well as your self-financial potential. On your application form, you are kindly requested to indicate the portion of the tuition fee and full board that you are able to finance.
Are there any scolarships available?
A number of sponsors have earmarked a limited amount (only on part of the tuition fees) of financial assistance to facilitate the participation of deserving candidates who are unable to meet the full tuition plus accommodation costs. You are therefore expected to finance your own participation as far as possible.
On your application form, you are kindly asked to indicate whether you can:
- Pay the full tuition fees and full bed and breakfast accommodation at the ITCILO campus, namely €15,430
- pay the full tuition fees, namely € 8,500
- pay part of the tuition fees, specifying the amount
Applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee in two different rounds of admission. Interested candidates should duly complete and submit the on-line application form and the requested documents, no later than the 15th of April 2020 (to be screened and evaluated for the
1st round of enrollment if they wish to request sponsorship by an ITCILO fellowship) or the 15th of September 2020 (to be screened and evaluated for the 2nd round). The fellowships may only be awarded after all applications (both first and second round) are submitted.
When can I expect to learn the outcome of the selection processes?
The selection process will be finalized by mid-September 2020.
If you are one of the selected participants, you will receive an acceptance letter from the Master Scientific Committee within one month after your online registration.
Once I have been enrolled for the Master, which documents do I need to bring with me to Turin?
In order to register at the University of Turin, you need to bring the following documents with you to Turin:
- The original of your university degree (it will be given back to you after registration)
- A certified copy of your university degree and academic transcripts (legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Education) translated into Italian (you have to ask for this at the Italian Embassy/Consulate of the country in which your degree was awarded. Please note than the translation should be done by an official translator from the Embassy. The Embassy should provide you with the list of official translators.)
- A Declaration of Value (“dichiarazione di valore in loco”) of your university degree. You have to ask for this at the Italian Embassy/Consulate of the country in which your degree was awarded. Providing a “Dichiarazione di Valore in Loco” is a normal consular procedure.
Important: Obtaining these documents can be a lengthy process; once you receive the acceptance letter, you should apply for them immediately.
What kind of Academic degree I will obtain upon completion of this Master?
Upon completion of the Master’s programme, you will be awarded a First Level Master of Arts (MA) degree in Public Procurement Management for Sustainable Development (“Master Universitario di Primo Livello”) by the University of Turin.
A University Master is a course of high specialization for an academic improvement and enhancement in a specific content area, in order to provide graduate students with advanced education and training for highly qualified professions in specific sectors. It provides a minimum of 60 university training credits (the equivalent of 1500 hours of study).
If you intend to proceed with a PhD after this Master, check with the universities of your interest if a one-year master is sufficient to apply for a PhD.
For more information please visit: MIUR Guidelines or Italian University System.
How can I obtain recognition of this academic qualification in my country of origin?
Holders of Italian Higher Education degrees, such as the certificate of this Master in Public Procurement Management in Sustainable Development, who wish to have them recognized abroad:
If you are in Italy, you can turn to the embassy of the country you would like to recognize your degree in. Foreign embassies in Italy often provide information on the education system in their country. They may also offer such services as legalization of translations from Italian into their national languages.
If you are outside of Italy, turn to the national education authorities of the country you need it recognized in, to ask about how to obtain recognition. The procedure varies from country to country.
For more information, click here.
What does the cost of bed and breakfast accommodation at the ITCILO campus cover?
The bed and breakfast accommodation at the ITCILO campus costs € 6,930. It covers the cost of a single room and breakfast only (no lunch or dinner).
Accommodation outside the ITCILO campus
If you don’t stay on the ITCILO campus, you can also find an accommodation in central Turin. A single room (breakfast excluded) costs about 400-600€ per month.
Please visit Turin University’s accommodation web pages:
Edisu Piemonte
Residence Ateneo
http://torinohotellerie.it/
http://torino.bakeca.it/offro-camera-0
http://www.easystanza.it
https://www.airbnb.com
Email' contacts:
foyertorino@ywca-ucdg.it
ospitalita@edisu-piemonte.it
residenceateneo@yahoo.it
residencemeditur@yahoo.it
relint@unito.it
Important: In order to find an accommodation outside of the ITCILO Campus, , which is not too far to reach, it is advised to make your booking as soon as possible after receiving your acceptance letter. As Turin is a student city the demand for apartments might increase especially in the beginning of the semester.
Training facilities and Internet connections
During the face-to-face learning phase, lectures will be held in classrooms equipped with all necessary training facilities and Wi-Fi.
You room (on campus) also has an Internet connection via cable and Wi-Fi.
There is a computer room with Internet connections, open 24 hours a day in the campus reception area.
Can I bring my family?
Yes, but unfortunately no assistance with obtaining visas or accommodation is provided by the ITCILO for family members or friends that wish to stay in Italy during the participant’s period of study at the ITCILO campus.
If you want your family or friends to visit you while you are in Turin, you should arrange their visas, travel and accommodation yourself.
From which date is the cost of stay at ITCILO campus covered by the bed and breakfast accomodation fee?
According to ITCILO rules, the bed and breakfast accommodation starts the day before (normally a Sunday) the beginning of the course and ends the day after the end of the course (normally a Saturday).
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