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HCM343 Agricultural Sciences 2 Units intermediate

Procurement & Supply Management

This course provides a comprehensive overview of procurement and supply management principles and practices. It covers key areas such as procurement cycles, organizational relationships, purchasing strategies, and quality assurance. Students will learn about pricing procedures, inventory management techniques like ABC analysis, and ethical considerations in procurement. The course also explores government purchasing, competitive bidding, negotiation, international buying, and just-in-time inventory systems, equipping students with essential skills for effective supply chain management.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
ProcurementSupply ManagementInventoryPurchasingNegotiation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Procurement Cycle

2

Supplier Selection

3

Pricing Procedures

4

Inventory Management

5

Government Purchasing

6

International Sourcing

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Procurement Officer

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Supply Chain Analyst

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Contract Manager

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Purchasing Manager

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Logistics Coordinator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

ManufacturingRetailGovernmentHealthcareConstruction

Course PDF Material

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.

2

Develop flashcards for key terms and concepts in procurement and supply management.

3

Practice applying inventory management formulas from Units 4-5 to solve numerical problems.

4

Review case studies in the course material and analyze the decision-making processes.

5

Form a study group to discuss complex topics and share insights on assignments.

6

Focus on understanding the legal and ethical considerations in procurement from Module 3 Units 1-3.

7

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 inventory management concepts.

8

Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly.

9

Review all TMAs

10

Focus on key concepts