• Basics of Purchasing (TLLY2500-3039),
         02.01.2023 – 19.05.2023,  5 cr  (TLS23KMM, ...) — 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 will gain an overview of the opportunities in purchasing development.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    -
    Course contents
    The main content will include
    - Role of purchasing
    - Purchasing process
    - Purchasing in different business environments
    - 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

    Location and time

    Separate schedule.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Face-to-face lessons, self-study and/or group works.

    Lecturer(s)

    Marjo Turunen

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Material in Moodle and course book:
    Sanna Nieminen. 2016. Hyvä hankinta - parempi bisnes. Talentum Pro. (e-kirjana JAMKin kirjastossa)

    Additional book:
    van Weele, Arjan. 2010. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 5th ed. Cengage Learning. (e-kirjana JAMKin kirjastossa)

    Lecturer(s)

    Aapo Varis, Minna Kervinen

    Working life cooperation

    Guest lecturer from business life.

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Topic exams completed on own time. Materials can be used during the exams.

    Internationality

    Part of course materials in English.

    Timing

    02.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    1 ECTS is 27 hours of work.
    5 ECTS is 135 hours of work.

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 16.01.2023

    Groups
    • TLS23KMM
    • ZJATLS23KMM
    Alternative learning methods

    Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

    Seats

    0 - 40

    Assessment methods

    Assessment 0-5, according to total points of assignments and topic exams.

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    3 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology