• Basics of Purchasing (TLLY2500-3037),
         22.08.2022 – 21.12.2022,  5 cr  (ZJATLS22SMM, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
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    Course contents
    The main content will include
    - Role of purchasing
    - Basics in purchasing management
    - Purchasing process
    - Basics in purchasing development
    - Purchasing in different business environments
    - Basics of business networks & co-operation
    - The future of purchasing
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    1: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.

    2: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to utilize this knowledge.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    4: Student has attained an excellent level in almost all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.

    3: Student understands all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    5: The student has attained an excellent level in all subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills one has learned.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Course consists both face-to-face and online learning. There are 4 face-to-face lessons during the course in Jamk main campus. Face-to-face lessons are mandatory. Possible absence will be replaced with an extra assignment.
    Self study (individual and/or group assignments) are made online according to given schedule. Course evaluation is based on course assignments and theme exams.

    Lecturer(s)

    Jutta Nihtilä

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Course book: Sanna Nieminen. 2016. Hyvä hankinta - parempi bisnes. Talentum Pro. (e-book at JAMKin library).
    Also additional study materials are available in study environment.

    Following book can be used as alternative course book: van Weele, Arjan. 2010. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 5th ed. Cengage Learning. (e-book at JAMKin library).

    Lecturer(s)

    Minna Kervinen

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

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

    Internationality

    Part of course material is provided only in english.

    Timing

    22.08.2022 - 21.12.2022

    Learning assignments and student workload

    The calculated workload is the number of credits times 27 hours.
    In the 5 credit course, the workload is 135h.

    Enrollment

    01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

    Groups
    • ZJATLS22SMM
    • TLS22SMM
    Seats

    0 - 50

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    4 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology