The Executive Programme in Public Procurement Law and Policy
This innovative part-time programme is provided under the auspices of the School’s world-renowned Public Procurement Research Group (PPRG). Recognising the growing importance of legal regulation in controlling public procurement, the programme offers a comprehensive grounding in the legal aspects of the subject.
Reflecting the global reputation of the Law School and the PPRG, this programme is intended to provide a “gold standard” in legal training in public procurement. It is taught by the leading international scholars and practitioners in the field, including Professor Sue Arrowsmith, Director of the PPRG, and Dr Peter Trepte, Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham, barrister and member with the PPRG, who has many years experience of developing and advising on procurement laws in both the EU and developing countries.
You may study this programme to Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or LLM level.
Those taking the programme will obtain a thorough understanding of:
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the nature of law and the legal process
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the principles and rules of public procurement law
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the application of these rules in key national and international systems/models (including those of UNCITRAL, the WTO, the EU and the UK)
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how to implement best practice in the context of a legal framework
The programme is aimed both at those with a legal background and those without and does not require a law degree. It is designed, in particular, for:
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policy makers responsible for designing and implementing legal rules on public procurement
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procurement officers whose role demands an understanding of the legal rules
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lawyers advising on public procurement; andthose seeking to undertake research or teaching in public procurement
... the course has even surpassed my high expertations. A fantastic programme run by leaders in their field
Stephen McDermott, Assistant Legal Director, Buying Solutions