• Basics of Purchasing (TLLY2500-3038),
         30.08.2022 – 31.07.2023,  5 cr  (ZJA23KTNO3, ...) — 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
    -
    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
    English
    Finnish
    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    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 10.12.

    - Course studied by 31.5.

    - Course studied by 31.7.

    Student chooses the time period in the virtual study environment. Time period should be selected based on students enrollment and study right time. 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.

    Lecturer(s)

    Jutta Nihtilä

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    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)

    Lecturer(s)

    Jutta Nihtilä

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    This implementation utilizes subject exams as part of learning tasks. Subject exams are taken online on own time independently. Material can be utilized during exams.

    Timing

    30.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

    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 - 31.05.2023

    Groups
    • ZJA23KTNO3
    • LOGRAKVERKKO
    • ZJA22STNO1
    • ZJA22STNO2
    • ZJK22STNO1
    • ZJK22STNO2
    • ZJK23KTNO3
    Seats

    0 - 200

    Assessment methods

    Avoin AMK 20
    Campus online 100
    Edufutura 10 (not translated)

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology