Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course you will possess a set of skills and knowledge that qualifies you for sourcing, purchasing and supply management jobs such as buyer, sourcing specialist, and procurement analyst. You are able to compare alternative sources of supply, develop holistic purchasing processes, and build tools for daily operative management. You also understand the impact of purchasing and supply management on firm performance.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 17.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Seongtae Kim

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course topics include introducing procurement, sourcing strategy, purchasing category and management, outsourcing (make or buy), contract management and processes, cost management and modeling, procurement analytics, supplier selection, supplier relationship management, as well as trends driving procurement.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam 
    Assignments 

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures
    Independent and group work 
    Exam 

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Collection of book chapters and articles.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I