Dr. Bin Shao, Professor of Decision Management & Terry Professor of Business
Online MBA in Procurement Management
The MBA in Procurement Management at WTAMU is a specialized graduate program that integrates core business administration principles with advanced procurement and supply management strategies. Unlike a general MBA or an MBA in Supply Chain, this concentration focuses on the acquisition side of business operations equipping students with the analytical, managerial, and strategic skills needed to source goods and services effectively.
Students learn how to identify qualified suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing practices. The curriculum emphasizes strategic procurement, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience. By understanding how procurement supports organizational performance, graduates are prepared to use purchasing as a strategic lever to enhance profitability and strengthen competitive advantage.
How is this program different from an MBA in Supply Chain Management?
Flexible Format
We understand that earning a master’s degree while maintaining full-time employment can be demanding. To support working professionals, our MBA programs are delivered in an asynchronous format, allowing you to complete coursework at time that best fit your schedule. You also determine your course load each semester, providing flexibility to balance academic progress with professional and personal commitments.
Our academic calendar offers four opportunities each year to begin or continue coursework:
- Fall: Last week of August – end of November (14 weeks)
- Spring: Mid-January – end of April (14 weeks)
- Summer I: Early June – first week of July (5 weeks)
- Summer II: Second week of July – late August (5 weeks)
This structure allows students to progress efficiently through the program while maintaining control over their pace of study.
Who This Program Is For
The MBA in Procurement Management is well suited for individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds, including:
- Current Procurement and Purchasing Specialists looking to advance into supervisory or managerial roles, such as Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager.
- Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Professionals seeking a deeper understanding of sourcing, vendor management, and inbound logistics. This group also commonly explores programs like an MBA in logistics and supply chain management, making Procurement Management a targeted alternative for those focused on strategic purchasing.
- Professionals in Adjacent Fields, including project management, finance, and operations, who wish to pivot into procurement or enhance their strategic business skill set.
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners aiming to improve supplier relationships, manage costs more effectively, and strengthen operational efficiency.
- Career Changers or New Graduates without a supply chain background who want a business degree that opens pathways in procurement, sourcing, negotiation, and analytical problem-solving.
Degree Requirements
Requirements shown below are for the 2025-2026 catalog year.
Students seeking an MBA degree must first establish proficiency in Finance, Accounting, and Statistics. This proficiency may be established by courses taken in an undergraduate program, by completing advanced standing examinations in these areas, or by taking the following courses: ACCT 6300, CIDM 6300, FIN 6300.
These leveling courses will be built-in to the degree plan for students who need them. This means that the program could be 37 - 46 hours depending on leveling requirements.
Next Steps
To determine whether leveling courses are required and to learn if you qualify for a GMAT waiver, students are encouraged to request a personalized Preadmission Degree Plan. Our team will review your academic and professional background and provide a customized plan within 1-2 business days.
The Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is the highest accrediting body for business colleges. Less than ten percent of business programs in the world achieve this standard of excellence.
Our MBA Program has been nationally ranked for over 10 years.
#27 Worldwide Top 50 Online MBA Programs
Additional MBA Program Options
We offer five additional MBA programs.
Additional Graduate Programs in the Engler College of Business
Contact Information
Office of Graduate Business Programs
Email: COBGrad@wtamu.edu
