Purchasing - TLJM435E

Purchasing, 3 cr - TLJM435E

Purchasing (TLJM435E-3001), 01.01.2021 – 31.05.2021,
3 cr (TLS19S1) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

Lecturer(s)

Jutta Nihtilä, Marjo Turunen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

The course is held in English. There will be learning assignments that can be done in groups as well as tasks and workshops on lectures. In the end of the course there will be an exam.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Van Weele, A. (2010). Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 5th ed. Lecture material.

Campus

Main Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The exam will be held in the end of the course.

Learning assignments and student workload

Planned workload per (1) course credit is 27 hours. For example in 3 credits course the workload is 81 hours. How workload is divided, depends on which implementation method has been selected.

Enrollment

04.01.2021 - 10.01.2021
Groups
- TLS19S1
Alternative learning methods

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

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

3 cr

Unit

School of Technology
Purchasing (TLJM435E-3003), 01.10.2020 – 31.05.2021,
3 cr (LOGAKTIIVI) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.10.2020 - 31.05.2021

Lecturer(s)

Jutta Nihtilä

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

The course is virtual. There will be learning assignments that can be done in groups.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Van Weele, A. (2010). Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 5th ed. Lecture material.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The will be no exam in this virtual course.

Learning assignments and student workload

Planned workload per (1) course credit is 27 hours. For example in 3 credits course the workload is 81 hours. How workload is divided, depends on which implementation method has been selected.

Enrollment

01.10.2020 - 28.02.2021
Groups
- LOGAKTIIVI
Alternative learning methods

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

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

3 cr

TLEEC, TLEPU: Students understand the meaning of the purchasing as part of the successful business in different organizations and networks. In addition, a student knows the core concepts in the field of purchasing and understands the main issues concerning the purchasing strategy as well as managing, developing, planning and executing successful purchasing processes and functions.

EUR-ACE EA-TS, YHTTE, YHTVI: A student is able to communicate with diverse methods in a collaborative manner. A student is able to demonstrate an awareness of project management (such as organizing work duties in a systematic manner) and business practices. The aim is to gain understanding of the possibilities and the challenges the procurement offers and faces in an organization.

The main content will include
- role of purchasing
- purchasing process
- purchasing management
- purchasing in different business environments
- purchasing and business strategy
- supplier relationship management

The students are able to find information independently and to prepare reports. They have the basic knowledge of logistics processes.

0-5

Sufficient (1): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives but faces challenges to utilize them in practice.

Satisfactory (2): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives and can utilize them partly in practice.

Good (3): Student has gained understanding of course objectives and can utilize them in practice.

Very good (4): Student has attained very good level of course objectives and can apply them into practice.

Excellent (5): Student has attained an excellent level of course objectives and can apply them into practice in innovative manner.

Purchasing, 3 cr - TLJM435E

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