Opetussuunnitelmat

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

Course book: Van Weele, A. (2010, 2015 or 2018 edition). Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.

Teaching methods

This course includes face-to-face lessons (Lectures, exercises, group works and/or learning assignments).

We will use Moodle e-learning environment.

Employer connections

Possible visiting lectures from working-life

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening info.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

Planned workload per (1) course credit is 27 hours. For example in 5 credits course the workload is 135 hours. This includes lectures, assignments and independent study.

Further information

Assignments and exams.

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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