Overview
The program's major goal is to educate, train, and strengthen the capacity of public-sector authorities, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector officials and executives on procurement and supply chain management challenges. The program also tries to emphasize the significance of professional connections with other company departments, as well as those with other upstream and downstream stakeholders in the broader supply chain.
Modules and courses
|
Code |
Course Name |
T |
P |
C |
|
Year One: Semester One |
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|
LSM 573 |
Strategic Supply Chain Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 575 |
Strategic Operations Management Strategic |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 577 |
Strategic Procurement Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 561 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 571 |
Finance for Supply Chain Managers |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 579 |
Project Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Total |
18 |
0 |
18 |
|
|
Year One: Semester Two |
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|
PSM 550 |
Leadership in Procurement and Supply Chain Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PSM 554 |
Logistics and Inventory Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PSM 556 |
Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PSM 558 |
Business Law and Contract Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
LSM 560 |
Strategic Management and Policy |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PSM 562 |
Sustainable Supply Chain and E-Procurement |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Total |
18 |
0 |
18 |
|
|
Research Project: May – August |
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|
Research Project Work |
0 |
36 |
9 |
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
36 |
36 |
45 |
|
Mode of course delivery
The programme is offered through distance education, a learning oriented system allowing greater flexibility in learning while students continue with their regular professional work. The programme is offered in a mixed mode format. The approach uses print and electronic media in order to be responsive to the needs of the learner and also maximize the use of technology in course delivery.
At the heart of the programme is excellent online learning materials developed by capable and competent resource persons from KNUST and other recognized institutions.
Academic Support Systems/Services
Limited face-to-face facilitated sessions are provided at all the Learning Centres. These sessions are supported by print and electronic materials, and local learning facilitators who also support and direct students as they work through the resources provided.
The Centres provide learning support to students living in different parts of the country, thus reducing travel expenses.
Learning centres
Head of department
Exam officer
Programme coordinator
Dr. Dorcas Nuertey
Lecturer
Biography
- Applicants must hold a good bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Supply Chain Management;
- A good bachelor’s degree in any discipline with relevant practical experience in Procurement; or
- Applicants that are chartered members of CIPS with two years’ work experience.
