Defence acquisition 2018-2019
Symposia Symposia at Shrivenham provides a forum to Government agencies, military and civilian, industry and research establishments for the exploration and exchange of experience, knowledge and ideas. Short courses Diverse suite of Defence and Security professional development courses. A number of our short courses can be used to gain credits to be put towards a Cranfield degree. Master s degrees Most of our staff have industry backgrounds and are leading experts in their fields. Industry experts teach alongside our academic team on many of our programmes providing real-life challenges. Facilities We also have a wealth of specialist facilities and equipment to assist our clients and support our research activities. Many are industrial scale and unique to Cranfield Defence and Security. Research Underpinned by leading experts, our research activities help individuals and businesses address defence and security issues and enable real impact returns for your organisation. Consultancy There are a variety of ways your business can benefit from collaborating with Cranfield, from simple consultancy projects to multiple partner collaborations. We can be your conduit to the academic world, giving you access to the latest thinking and knowledge in defence and security. 2
Defence acquisition Cranfield s defence acquisition capability comprises world leading educational opportunities including short courses and Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Master s qualifications and cutting-edge research with access to specialist facilities and equipment. Symposia provide a forum to engage with government agencies, industry and research establishments, and consultancy services give access to the latest thinking and knowledge in defence and security. We are the UK s leading centre of excellence for research and education across a range of defence acquisition-related subjects. Our areas of expertise include defence procurement, logistics, supply chain management and the through-life management of complex defence capabilities. We pride ourselves on our world-class and researchled teaching. Our students are taught by skilled academics, many of whom have extensive personal experience as practitioners in the military and defence procurement and support organisations. We tackle real-world problems and issues that impact defence acquisition across the world, from analysing major billion-dollar projects through to addressing everyday support and logistic concerns in developing countries We pride ourselves on the deep understanding we have of our international clientele s problems and providing them with tailored solutions. Our staff have an unrivalled mix of experience and are drawn from the senior ranks of the British Army, RAF and the Royal Navy, as well as US forces, the civil service and career academics who all have an excellent ability to influence and network both in the UK and overseas. We work with organisations such as: 3
Study at Cranfield Our full-time graduate programmes in defence and security offer the highest standards of education and address the changing needs of an evolving sector. The modular structure of many of our courses offers students the flexibility to study at their own pace and exit with a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Master s (PgCert, PgDip, MSc) qualification, or simply to study an individual module. Defence Acquisition Management * MSc, PgDip, PgCert Whether you are involved in establishing or managing capability requirements, in procurement, commercial or contracting activities, or developing and implementing through-life support or logistics solutions, this course provides the knowledge and understanding to develop the critical thinking skills required for effective management of defence acquisition. Taught by respected and widely published academics, and supported by senior ex-military personnel, MOD civil servants and industry leaders, the course not only develops personal and professional knowledge and skills but also provides access, through an extensive alumni network, to innovative thought leadership in the field of defence acquisition. The course teaches and encourages you to develop the skills to critically evaluate and apply a rich array of management theories, models, tools and techniques to meet your needs effectively in a dynamic national and international context. The Defence Acquisition Management MSc is focused on the wider Defence community and attracts both civilian and military students from the public and private sectors globally. 4
Accreditation The Defence Acquisition Management MSc course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and we are an Approved Centre for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). My postgraduate study with Cranfield has led to greater employability by improving the weaker areas of my skills and knowledge; in particular I now have a deeper understanding of practical project management. The most enjoyable aspect of my course is the freedom to explore and research, formulating new ideas and concepts from what I ve found. Edward Oates, current student Defence and Security PhD 5
Short courses Cranfield has a diverse suite of defence and security short courses that meet the challenges and requirements of a changing and complex sector. Our portfolio offers the maximum scope for personal development and, at the same time, balances your time and resource pressures. Commercial Relationships in the Defence Environment Explores formal and informal relationships at an organisational and personal level between MoD and defence contractors. Cost Estimation and Planning Develops an understanding of the basic principles of cost estimation and its use within the acquisition and through life support processes. Efficient and Effective Through Life Support Examines the complexity and challenges of supporting major capital assets through life including different approaches to contracting for equipment support, the enablers of more effective performance management, and the associated drivers of support costs. Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence Covers environmental issues, with a primary focus within the defence sector and the acquisition process. 6
Financing Acquisition Addresses the often complex requirements involved in financing acquisition. Overall this course will equip you with the requisite skills to engage effectively with the financial function at the strategic and operational level. Financial and Military Capability Management - Foundation Explores MoD s Financial and Military Capability processes and their application in the development and generation of strategy-compliant and affordable force structures and capabilities. Financial and Military Capability Management Advanced Covers the senior management leadership challenges and opportunities faced by those responsible for the implementation of financial military capability management. International Dimensions of Defence Acquisition Looks at the key elements in debates about the dynamics of cooperation and regional integration in Europe as they affect defence acquisition. Logistics Modelling Explores logistics modelling principles and techniques with emphasis on the development and application of quantitative models to support logistical analysis. 7
Short courses Project Oriented Environmental Management Systems POEMS Covers aspects relevant to personnel who are required to implement project oriented environmental management systems (POEMS) in their project team. Managing Acquisition Change Looks at the role of the internal consultant in the management and delivery of effective change within defence capability, focussing on the defence acquisition environment. Strategic Management and Introduction to Acquisition Examines a range of strategic planning and management tools and concepts, and the relationship between acquisition, procurement and support both in the UK and across other nations. Supply Network Management in Defence and the Commercial Environment Covers defence and commercial supply networks from lean and agile perspectives and value chain analysis. Sustainability in Defence Provides the skills required for the effective application of sustainability in defence acquisition. 8
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Research and consultancy Our expertise combined with excellence in strategic and applied research has enabled us to make significant contributions to the world around us. This is proven in rankings such as the Research Excellence Framework. Research in action: Characterising the defence industrial ecosystem Identifying and exploring the networks and relationships across the defence industry is important in developing an understanding of the complexity of the routes to market, the exploitation of opportunities and the risks. By analysing those involved in defence with different techniques and tools, it is possible to view the industry from many perspectives, which is important in enabling individual actors to understand both their own interactions and those of others that they are reliant upon. Our research is using an ecological approach to define the defence ecosystem: with ecological analogies, it is possible to determine how industry changes and evolves, how there are different communities and species, and how they are connected in a much wider scope than simple supply chains or even supply networks. Visualising the nature of this broad ecosystem makes it much more accessible to all types of interested organisation. 10
Facilities Our unique partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence allows access to some world class secure capabilities while we are home to a range of facilities not found in any comparable academic institution. We can provide independent expertise, consultancy, research and prototyping directed by renowned academics and supported by experienced technical staff. Decision analysis and risk management (DARM) laboratory This is a virtual laboratory focused on the development of probabilistic decision analysis and modelling techniques. It uses decision analytic methodologies within simulations, exploring and applying techniques such as Bayesian belief networks to decision analysis and automated decision systems. Global classroom A high quality teaching and training facility that brings together users from around the world offering a high quality transmission and recording capability for teaching and collaboration by staff, students and other research or business requirements. It is a flexible teaching space where sessions can be delivered to both a room of students and one or more remote locations simultaneously. Library facility The Barrington Library is Cranfield Defence and Security s library located at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom in Shrivenham. It is a facility that is characterised by a high standard of customer care, relevance to individual users, and a focus on customer needs. The library and it s staff aim to enhance and enable learning by delivering high quality support of education, training, research and advice. For further details on our facilities visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/facilities 11
Cranfield University at Shrivenham is located at the Defence Academy, which is a secure Ministry of Defence (MOD) site. It is situated in beautiful countryside, near to Swindon, with quick and convenient links to London and major UK airports. Full directions are available at www.cranfield.ac.uk/visit Important information about security clearance for courses that are held in full or in part at Shrivenham Some Cranfield University courses are delivered at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham which is a Ministry of Defence (MOD) site. All applicants to these courses must complete HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard V4 April 2014 (BPSS) prior to registration on the course or must already hold a security clearance to this level or higher. It will take additional time to process your BPSS clearance application and you will not be able to do this course if you fail to obtain this. Please refer to the course page on the website for full details. Cranfield University Shrivenham SN6 8LA, UK www.cranfield.ac.uk Short courses: E: courses.shrivenham@cranfield.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1793 785810 Symposia: E: info@symposiaatshrivenham.com T: +44 (0)1793 785529 Master s: T: +44 (0)1793 785400 E: cdsadmissionsoffice@cranfield.ac.uk @cranfielduni @cranfielduni /cranfielduni Cranfield University cranfielduni Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct at the time it is printed. Please check our website for the latest information. CDS-DA-January 2018 Images Crown copyright 2017