Basics of Purchasing (5 cr)
Code: TLLY2500-3031
General information
Timing
07.03.2022 - 31.08.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
- Anna Riikonen
Groups
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ZJK22KTKorkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, TEKN
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ZJA22KTAvoin AMK, tekniikka
Objective
Do you want to develop into a professional that brings clear savings to your organization? In addition to that, added value, success and profitability? Purchasing know-how is all of this!
The competences to be promoted and assessed in the course are purchasing competence, practical application of technology, knowledge and understanding of the subject, ability to communicate and teamwork.
After completing this course, you will understand the role and importance of procurement in organizations and networks. You will be familiar with the key features of the procurement process and the different sectors (such as public and service procurement). You will gain an overview of the opportunities in purchasing development.
Content
The main content will include
- Role of purchasing
- Purchasing process
- Purchasing in different business environments
- The future of purchasing
Materials
E-learning environment material and the following course book:
van Weele, Arjan. 2010. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 5th ed. Cengage Learning. (as an e-book in JAMK's library)
In addition, the Finnish book can be used alongside:
Sanna Nieminen. 2016. Good sourcing - better business. Talent Pro. (as an e-book in JAMK's library)
Teaching methods
The course is implemented virtually, which includes self-study (independent learning tasks or group learning tasks). Assessment is based on the total number of points obtained from the learning assignments, according to which the grade of the course is 1-5.
Exam schedules
This implementation utilizes subject exams as part of learning tasks. Subject exams are taken on their own time independently. Material can be utilized during exams.
International connections
Osa materiaalista on englannin kielellä.
Student workload
The calculated workload is the number of credits times 27 hours.
In the 5 credit course, the workload is 135h.
Further information
Avoin AMK 20
Campus online 100
Edufutura 10
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.
2: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to utilize this knowledge.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
4: Student has attained an excellent level in almost all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.
3: Student understands all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: The student has attained an excellent level in all subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.
Qualifications
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