Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management- DPSM

Program Goal

This programme will offer skills necessary to build successful careers in procurement industry by providing a conceptual foundation in Supply Chain management, logistics and procurement. Beyond the classroom, students also gain exposure through practical training in top notch facilities, participate in varsity career seminars, class excursions and undertake industrial attachment.

Career Opportunities:

  • Supply Chain Officer
  • Logistics Analyst
  • Procurement Officer
  • Supply Management Analyst
  • New Product Procurement Planner
  • Strategic Sourcing Manager


Duration of Programme

  • Four (4) semesters.


Minimum Entry Requirements

  • KCSE aggregate Grade of C- and above or its equivalent as ascertained by Ministry of Education
  • Mathematics D-
  • Either English or Kiswahili D-


Learning Outcomes

  • Play a key role in the development of purchasing and supplies in Kenya and regionally.
  • Make a professional contribution to the management of business.
  • Liaise with professional bodies to jointly influence quality and scope of training in purchasing and supplies.

 

CURRICULUM SETUP FOR DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT        
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1        
CORE UNITS / COURSES   

  • DCU 100    Communication Skills
  • DCU 102    Entrepreneurship Skills
  • DCU 203    Health and Wellness
  • DCU 101    Information Communication and Technology And Ethics
  • DPM 101    Introduction To Project Planning And Management       

YEAR 1  SEMESTER 2        
        
CORE UNITS   

  • DPM 202    Conflict Resolution
  • DPM 204    Gender And Development
  • DPM 203    Management Of Non Governmental Organization
  • DBM 102    Principles of Management
  • DPM 205    Total Quality Management 

        
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1        
        
CORE UNITS   

  • DPM 303    Community Participation In Project Management
  • DPM 302    Disaster Management
  • DPM 301    Project Monitoring And Evaluation
  • DPM 304    Project Planning Design And Implementation
  • DCU 301    Research Methods

  
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2        
        
CORE UNITS   

  • DPM 401    Basic Statistics
  • DPM 404    Environmental Management
  • DMT 205    Introduction to Business Statistics
  • DPM 402    Project Financing And Finance Management
  • DPM 403    Project Leadership And Governance
  • DPM 405    Strategic Planning And Management
           

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