Purchasing HYIT (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

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.

Content

The main content will include
- Role of purchasing
- Basics in purchasing management
- Purchasing process
- Basics in purchasing development
- Purchasing in different business environments
- The future of purchasing

Materials

Weele, A. J. v. 2018. Purchasing and supply chain management. Seventh edition. Australia: Cengage. ISBN: 9781473749443
Academic articles, studies and teaching videos are also utilized. Material is shared in the learning environment used in the course.

Teaching methods

Distance learning. There will be learning assignments that can be done in groups.
Lectures, exercises, group works and/or learning assignments.

Exam schedules

The will be no exam in this virtual course.

Completion alternatives

Assignments. Required assessment items are described for each implementation alternative in beginning of the course. 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.

Student workload

Lectures 40 h
Assignments 55 h
Independent study 40 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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, good (3)

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, excellent (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.

Further information

The evaluation is based on the assignments.