Non-stop
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 understand the main features related to purchasing management. You will gain an overview of the opportunities in purchasing development.
The main content will include
Grading scale 0-5
This is a nonstop course. Student may enroll to the course during 1.8.-31.5. There are three (3) different time periods inside the nonstop course:
– Course studied by 30.8.- 10.12.
– Course studied by 11.12.- 20.4.
– Course studied by 21.4.- 31.7.
Student chooses the time period in the virtual study environment. Student can create own time schedule for the assignments and tasks within the selected time period.
If the virtual study environment has not opened for you within 2 weeks after enrollment, please contact the course teacher.
The calculated workload is the number of credits times 27 hours. In the 5 credit course, the workload is 135h.
E-learning environment material and the following course book: van Weele, Arjan. 2010 or 2018. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Cengage Learning. (both as an e-book in JAMK’s library)
In addition, the Finnish book can be used alongside: Sanna Nieminen. 2016. Hyvä hankinta – parempi bisnes. Talent Pro (as an e-book in JAMK’s library)
If your university uses the Cross-Institutional Study Information Service (RIPA) service: Enrol in the studies according to the instructions of your own university.
Please note that this enrolment option is full and no longer in use: If your university or educational institution does not use the Cross-Institutional Study Information Service (RIPA) service: Enrol through the “Enrol” link above. For more information, visit JAMK’s Visiting Student page