Program Goal
This programme will offer skills on how to effectively and efficiently manage the activities of the supply chain. Emphasis will be on the importance of the supply chain and the role it plays in an organization’s strategic development. It is also intended to expose the students to basic management principles and to appreciate the role of managers in enhancing organizational success.
Career Opportunities
- Logistics Analyst
- Supply Management Analyst
- New Product Procurement Planner
- Procurement officer
Target Group
- Middle and senior-level personnel responsible for stores and purchasing activities in an organisation.
- Organisation official responsible for supply chain management, distribution management, inventory control and procurement.
- Students looking at developing a career in purchasing and supplies management.
Duration of Programme
- Two (2) trimesters
Minimum Entry Requirements
- KCSE aggregate Grade D+ and above
Learning Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of the best practices and processes of supply management.
- Develop practical skills to make accurate and profitable decisions.
- Learn how to create and implement innovative and effective supply strategies.
- Bring the latest supply management practices to your organisation.
- Integrate the supply management function into your organisation’s supply chain networks.
CURRICULUM SETUP FOR CERTIFICATE IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- CBM 111 Fundamentals of Management
- CCU 100 Communication Skills
- CCU 101 Information Communication Technology and Ethics
- CHR 111 Principles of Human Resource Management
- CPS 111 Introduction To Supply Chain Management
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- CAC 121 Fundamentals Of Accounting
- CCU 120 Entrepreneurship Education
- CPS 121 Stores Management and Stock Control
- CPS 122 Principles of Purchasing
- CPS 123 Introduction To Public Procurement