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PPM International Master 1 PPM International Master 1 International Master Internationalin Public Procurement Master Management inEuropean Public Bank Procurement for Reconstruction Management and Development UniversityEBRD and of University Tor of Vergata Rome andTor VergataEBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Dear Student, Dear Student,

it is with pride and enthusiasm that we want to share with you the launch of the first You may wonder why a Bank, albeit a Development Bank, is interested in having a foothold in edition of the International Master in Public Procurement Management, born out of the the academic world. Well, investment is not only about equity or loans but investment in people willingness and commitment of both the Procurement Department of the European Bank that can help to develop their countries. An investment project may deliver a power station or a for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and of the Tor Vergata University in Rome. road that will resolve an immediate need but investment in people will bring benefits that are

sustainable over generations to come. After 8 years of successfully managing the interdisciplinary Italian Master in Procurement Management, which has brought Tor Vergata into the national limelight for procurement Procurement is a process that aims to deliver solutions corresponding to the need of public studies, we have found in EBRD the right institutional partner to make the dream of exporting or private stakeholders at a price that is in line with real market cost. The procurement our professional and training capacity abroad come true. As we always believed that public function of EBRD has been instrumental in supporting EBRD clients to achieve just procurement issues are common worldwide but need specific solutions for each context, we that during the 20 plus years that EBRD has been in existence and we believe that the have tailored a program meant to confront dilemmas and challenges that may happen on experience that our in-house procurement specialists have accumulated should be the day-to-day purchasing activity and in the procurement planning process, with a hands- shared to bring benefits to aspiring procurement practitioners. International Financing on approach based on case-studies and the right blend of theory and practice. Institutions (IFI) like the EBRD have financed and supported implementation of projects

in many countries and have therefore a broad perspective on issues that may arise during Also thanks to the critical support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of a procurement and contract implementation cycle. Furthermore, as an honest broker in Economy and Finance, the Central European Initiative and the prestigious cooperation with the procurement process an IFI will need to safeguard the interests of both Bank clients the Italian Procurement Central Purchasing Body, Consip, we believe we will successfully and tenderers. This forces IFI’s to always strive towards best practice in procurement and achieve the main goal of the Master: to effectively train public officials operating in the contract implementation. field of procurement and young students eager to apply for a public position in the field.

In Tor Vergata we have found a partner that not only has the same vision but also the Applicants will find at Tor Vergata an engaging environment with an international expertise in delivering procurement knowledge with high academic standard to a broad dimension added to it, in the context of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The spectrum of students. It is therefore with immense pleasure that we together with Tor intensity of the program and the live-in experience in the university campus will allow Vergata are able to offer you this opportunity to develop your procurement knowledge by students to work in team, learn from each other’s background and engage in lively enrolling in this Public Procurement Management Master Programme. professional debates around public procurement, adding an essential human touch to the quality of the overall period of studies.

The Department of Business Government Philosophy Studies of Tor Vergata University, Jan Jackholt Director of Procurement recognized worldwide as a Centre of Excellence for Procurement, is proud to offer its European Bank for Reconstruction and Development interdisciplinary procurement team of experts ranging from various fields (ethics, law, economics, supply-chain and quality management, audit, IT, strategy, planning) to prospective participants that wish to add value to their working experience improving their skills and knowledge.

Join us by applying! Prof. Gustavo Piga Prof. Nicola Dimitri Master Director Master Co-Director

PPM International Master 1 The Qualification Programme’s learning path

The qualification programme is a full time advanced (graduate) Modular training Master running from April to mid-July 2013 in Rome, , with classroom lectures followed by distance-learning and a mandatory The programme consists of 12 modules where attendance is strictly professional stage in a firm or institution, whether in Italy, in the home compulsory. Failure to attend will motivate outright suspension from the (or an alternative) country. The programme is characterized by an Programme. Students will sign a Memorandum of Professional Behavior interdisciplinary content and is meant to attract public purchasers with before the beginning of classes, together with the acceptance of the rules relevant experience in procurement as well as young students interested of the Master (posted on the website). in preparing for a career in public procurement. Classes are all taught in Each module lasts approximately a week. The modules will be based on English; thus, language proficiency is required to successfully follow the a traditional learning approach and will be followed by graded exams. courses and to actively participate to all the learning activities. Courses List

1. Organization and Strategy 2. Legal Background 3. Strategic Tools for Procurement Procedures 4. Spend Management and Public Procurement 5. Economic Analysis of the Market 6. Contracts and Negotiation 7. IFIs’ Procurement Principles and Practice 8. Ethics and Green Procurement 9. Law & Economics of Public and Private Partnerships 10. Quality Management 11-12. E-Procurement - Logistics

PPM International Master 2 PPM International Master 3 The Qualification Programme’s Programme Implementation learning path

World economies are at a critical juncture. The 2008 financial meltdown Tutoring Activities Exams The that spread rapidly across the planet by slowing trade, reducing income The tutoring evolution activities are meant Exams will be organized around 2 sessions: the first session will be and generating unemployment has triggered a strong countercyclical to ensure the administered at the end of the fifth module and the second at the end of of the reaction by central banks and governments. The latter have sometimes effectiveness of the the last module. Procurement used the lever of fiscal policy – lower taxes, higher expenditure and training programme, consequent high deficits and debt – to smooth out the recession supporting students figures: in administrative, Students will have a one-week break for exams preparation and the in the making, resisting the lure to make use of often sterile and technical and following week will sit down for exams, respectively, at the end of module meeting counterproductive protectionist strategies. However, while partly academic issues. five and at the end of modules eleven-twelve. changes successful, they seem to have exhausted the steam to face a new slowing The goal is to assist A distance-learning module will follow these taught modules, where down for the next few years, just when economies seem to have entered it. students on all issues and bearing on their day- students will be required to show their capacity and creativity in How can more fiscal pace be found in this context? And what policies to-day student life. designing a specific tender for goods, services or works. challenges can be used to lessen the threat of lower employment and encourage domestic industries, both in emerging and developed economies, to Training tools: Trainship period gain momentum again, without recurring to the self-defeating strategies The following of greater protectionism? It turns out that one powerful element that can tools will integrate After the courses students have to be involved in a trainship period combine fiscal prudence, fiscal space and effective industrial policy is and make more (a “stage”), within their own (or another public) organization. For a available: public procurement, which is seldom understood fully in its – effective the Master programme: candidate to be admitted to the thesis’ defense the Board of the Master indeed large - capacity to serve leaders and citizens, an opportunity for - E-Learning program will have to have approved the project work prepared within economic enrichment and social development. that period. Public procurement can be dubbed as a “quick win” for policy makers. - Interactive tutoring In times when budgets are stretched, but the need for public sector - Group discussion presence and action is deemed critical, when structural and rapid and seminars Final Dissertation sources of funding that do not hamper growth seem missing, when - Role-playing At the end of the Master’s programme students will have to submit a there is a growing concern for the quality of public intervention and - Business games dissertation, which will be part of the final evaluation. The dissertation when regulation is felt too intrusive and ineffective in pushing forward and team activities should be a case study concerning procurement issues related to their private markets profitability and growth, it appears that an organized own organizations, to a specific country or to a public procurement and transparent process of setting up public procurement can be Challenge. In drafting their paper students should demonstrate an fundamental in ensuring that trust in the action of policy-makers is understanding of the topic and the use of appropriate methodologies. rapidly restored.

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More fiscal space can be obtained with a decisive improvement in The Procurement Team at Tor Vergata University has understood and business processes around efficient and effective public procurement. even anticipated the new trend, deciding to invest energy in a qualified In a country where public consumption and investment over GDP of teaching program, with passion and commitment. Tor Vergata history, goods, services and works averages around 15%, a mere 10% savings in of effective training in public, private and military procurement can expenses frees approximately 1,5 of GDP that can be dedicated to either represent the right programme for those who want to acquire a high lowering taxes or adding to social expenditure, without touching any level of skills and knowledge in order to become a reference point for real expenditure in the government sector and without affecting the their Procurement organizations. level of deficit or debt. Intelligent aggregation of demand, smart market analysis, collusion prevention and encouragement of participation, contract management, proper measurement of internal performance The In 2004, Tor Vergata University, won the national competition entitled and rewards to firms that have done well over past contracts, can rapidly “MEF Consip Master in E-Procurement” organized by the Italian Ministry bring significant savings for the public sector and gains for citizens. Procurement of the Economy and Finance together with the Central Purchasing Body Team of Consip Spa, concerning the organization of a Master in E-procurement, Tor Vergata where all the Italian Universities were invited to participate. This was the beginning of an ambitious project. The original Master University in E-procurement was improved over time with patience and a sense of direction and finally reorganized through the creation and launch of the Italian Master in Procurement Management. Today we believe to be fully ready to take-on the additional challenge of the launch of this wider international project.

The acquired experience and the strong and large institutional network of relevant professionals totally involved in the project implementation are the key ingredients to make the coming international Master in Public Procurement Management (PPM) a successful and prestigious qualifying programme.

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Master The International Master in Public Procurement Management (PPM) is organized by the Department of Business Government Philosophy Programme Studies, together with the Law and the Industrial Engineering General Departments of Tor Vergata University in Rome, Italy, from April to July Overview 2013. During such a period, lectures and further training activities will be part of the programme . The Procurement Department professional staff of the EBRD will be also involved in the teaching activity, prestigiously contributing to the practical orientation of the programme.

PPM International Master 8 PPM International Master 9 For further information please visit the Campus X The Campus at the following web site: http://www.campusxroma.it/english

The University of Rome Tor Vergata was A new campus has been inaugurated at Tor work around Tor Vergata University. Living The following services are available on established in 1981 with the goal of providing Vergata University. The campus is the largest and learning are intimately intertwined, as Campus. Campus Shuttle Bus, connecting high quality education for students preparing in Italy and one of the largest in Europe with the Campus provides a wide range of services Tor Vergata rail station to the campus and to meet the ever-evolving needs and its 1,200 bed spaces that offer high quality and student life programmes designed to also connecting the various buildings/ opportunities of the 21st century workforce. services for the university students. meet the student needs and concerns. schools within the campus, study space Located in the South-Eastern suburb of Rome, and reading rooms with Wi-Fi internet easily reachable by bus, the University is an Campus X Tor Vergata is a community As for accommodation, the Campus connection, tutoring rooms, laundry room, academic establishment which combines that embraces different people and cultures, provides very comfortable apartments, fully leisure room, music room, sporting centre a liberal arts tradition with emphasis on fostering an international environment by furnished, designed for 1 or 2 people with and SPA, restaurant, cafeteria and mini career orientation in the field of Economics, promoting the principles of integration and shared bathroom, living room, kitchen and market, orientation and tutoring centre. Engineering, Sciences and Medicine. cohesion among people who live, learn and Wi-Fi internet connection.

PPM International Master 10 PPM International Master 11 Fees and Funding

There are two main types of costs for students undertaking postgraduate The International Master in Public Procurement Management also offer study during the International Master in Public Procurement some grants covering partially or totally academic fees to the student Management: academic fees and living expenses. who will be selected as a classroom tutor. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities. They don’t include fees for accommodation, The call for application is available on the Master’s website: meals or general living expenses. www.masterprocurement.eu Academic fees for the a. y. 2012-2013 amount to € 7.000,00. Beyond the academic fees, the other main cost for postgraduate Beyond applying read the eligibility criteria thoroughly and make sure students will be living expenses. These include key aspects such as your you submit your application by the correct deadline, January 10, 2013. accommodation fees if you choose to live on our campus (€ 700-800 per month, including accommodation on campus in a private room with shared bathroom, daily lunch and dinner at the Campus Restaurant) or rent for those living off campus, food and other general expenditure related to apartment’s life.

Financial A limited number of scholarships is offered to support prospective students, who wish to attend the International Master in Public Aid: Procurement Management at Tor Vergata University.

Funding opportunities are provided by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Twenty-four candidates from six Mediterranean Partner countries (MPC)-Albania, , Lebanon, Palestinian Territories and , will be selected by their respective Authorities and will be enrolled in the International Master in Public Procurement Management (PPM), through diplomatic channels.

Separate scholarships are also available from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (from funding provided by the Central European Initiative and Italian Trust Funds) at www.ebrd.com/ workingwithus/procurement.shtml for senior public procurement officials from certain EBRD countries of operation only.

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“The Master in Public Procurement Management aims to develop the management skills “The Procurement Management Master is a well-established program, which equips of the participants as well as to give a better understanding of how to link procurement students with technical and intellectual skills required not only to create knowledge at efficiency and public service effectiveness”. the highest level, but also to pursue all supply management solutions, ensuring value optimization”. Prof. Corrado Cerruti Professor of Management University of Rome Tor Vergata Annalisa Ferrulli Master 2010 ENEL corporation, Purchasing Function

“The Master Program in Procurement Management provides a comprehensive “This Master has been an excellent experience since the beginning. I learned that and interdisciplinary training in public procurement”. the way in which procurement is regulated and administered has an immediate and significant influence on the business environment. But the main concern is that it is not Prof. Elisabetta Iossa Professor of Economics only about doing more with less but also about ensuring quality. And in all this process University of Rome Tor Vergata, CEPR, CMPO, EIEF what emerged is that human relationships are the starting point”.

Elena Innocenzi Master 2012 Student

“An interdisciplinary approach to Public Procurement as an instrument to ensure the “It has been nothing but a pleasant experience to attend Tor Vergata University as achievement of public goals as well as an better use of public funds”. a graduate student. The Master in Procurement Management program is cutting- edge and definitely one of the best on its segment. I chose this program mainly for two Biancamaria Raganelli Professor of Administrative Law reasons: being one-of-a-kind in Rome plus having industrious and highly experienced University of Rome Tor Vergata professors. This program has not only prepared myself to overcome the challenges of an increasingly competitive job market but also added an outstanding value to my personal and professional portfolios.

Alessa De santa Izabel Alves Master 2012 Student

“As a consequence of the global crisis, public administrations are required to become “ The Masters in procurement at the University of Tor Vergata is multidisciplinary both more efficient and effective in all their activities. Procurement is one of the areas with in approach and with regard to the subject matter covered. It is a higher education the greatest potential for improvement but also one of the most complex to improve, course which meets the needs, not only of those who are looking out onto the world of due to the multiple skills required and the difficulty of working within strict legislation work, but also of those already in a position of responsibility, both in the public and constraints. Thanks to its intrinsic multidisciplinary approach, its innovative structure private sectors, and feel the necessity to pursue an educational path of the highest level. and its leading edge content, the Master in Procurement Management can valuably It allows for continual updates in subjects of particular complexity and importance, support this journey towards a new, efficient, competence-based and innovative public such as are those inherent in supplies and procurement procedures”. administration”. Francesco Forte Master 2012 Prof. Vittorio Cesarotti Professor of Operations Management Student University of Rome Tor Vergata

PPM International Master 14 PPM International Master 15 Master Director Master Co-Director Procurement Director of EBRD Gustavo Piga Nicola Dimitri Jan Jackholt

Scientific Committee

Alessandro Ancarani Aris Georgopoulos Romilde Rizzo Alexander Belenky Daniel Gordon Stephane Saussier Federiga Bindi Jan Jackholt Tina Soreide Chris Bovis Irina Kuznetsova Stephane Straub Martin Burgi Paolo Labombarda Luis Tavares Giacomo Calzolari François Lichere Pedro Telles Fuguo Cao Frederic Marty Khi Thai Domenico Casalino Bernardo Mattarella Steen Treumer Riccardo Colangelo Guido Paolucci Elvira Uyarra Giacinto Della Cananea Lucio Picci Tommaso Valletti Jakob Edler Aristide Police Christopher Yukins

Executive Committee

Gianluigi Albano Vittorio Cesarotti Gustavo Piga Simone Borra Nicola Dimitri Biancamaria Raganelli Corrado Cerruti Richard Gargrave Stefano Tremolanti

Information

Department of Business Government Procurement Department Philosophy Studies European Bank for Reconstruction University of Rome “Tor Vergata” and Development via Columbia 2, 00133 Rome One Exchange Square London EC2A 2JN Master Secretariat Patrizia Marta To the attention of Richard Gargrave Scientific Coordinator Senior Procurement Specialist Andrea Appolloni tel: +44(0) 2073387904 tel. +39 06/72595512 fax: +44(0) 2073387472 fax +39 06/72595804 [email protected] [email protected] www.ebrd.com www.masterprocurement.eu

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