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Basics of Purchasing (5 cr)

Code: TLLY2500-3054

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
Marjo Turunen
Groups
ZJATLP24S1
Avoin amk, Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Päivä
TRY24VS
Rakennus- ja yhdyskuntatekniikka (AMK), vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
HBI23S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
TLP24S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
TLP24VS
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Course
TLLY2500

Materials

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Further information

Assignments and exams.

Employer connections

Possible visiting lectures from working-life

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The overall assessment consists of the total points of the assignments indicated in the course.

1: You understand the basics and terminology, but you have significant lack of interpretation of key issues.

2: You understand the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in applying key issues.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3: You have mastered the key aspects of the course. You have achieved a good level in the topics described in the learning outcomes and can apply the skills you have learned.

4: You have achieved an excellent level in almost all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and are able to apply and analyze the skills you have learned.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: You have achieved an excellent level in all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and are able to apply the skills you have learned in a critical and innovative way.

Exam schedules

There is no separate course exam on this course.
There are topic exams as assignments in this course. Topic exams can be made in Moodle study environment according to given time frame. Materials can be used during the theme exams.

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

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

During the first three (3) weeks of the course there will be a compulsory assignment that needs to be returned in order to remain in the course. Those students who have not returned the assignment within the first three (3) weeks will be removed from the course.

We will use Moodle e-learning environment.

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5

Qualifications

-

Content

The main content will include
- Role of purchasing
- Purchasing process
- Purchasing in different business environments
- Sustainable purchasing
- The future of purchasing

Objective

Do you want to develop into a purchasing professional that brings clear savings to your organization? In addition to that, added value, success and profitability? Purchasing know-how is all of this!

Competences to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You understand the role and significance of procurement in organizations and networks. You are familiar with the procurement process and the most significant special characteristics of different sectors. You understand the importance of total cost management and identify procurement opportunities from the perspective of responsibility and sustainable development. You have an overall picture of the opportunities and challenges of procurement in business development.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will identify opportunities to apply methods and techniques to carry out procurement professionally.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
From a procurement perspective, you identify stakeholders with whom you can communicate effectively.

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