Certificate in Supply Chain Management (KNEC)

Program Goal

This course serves as an opportunity to learn how to effectively and efficiently manage the activities of the supply chain and prepare yourself for an in-demand career. 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.

Target Group

  • Middle and senior-level personnel responsible for stores and purchasing activities in an organization.
  • Organization official responsible for supply chain management, distribution management, inventory control and procurement.
  • Students looking at developing a career in purchasing and supplies management.

Career Opportunities

  • Storekeeper;
  • Supply Chain Assistant
  • Logistics Analyst
  • Supply Management Analyst
  • New Product Procurement Planner
  • Procurement officer

Entry Requirements

  • Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of D Plain
  • Pass in Artisan Level where applicable;
  • Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC

Programme Duration and Structure

  • This certificate course shall be offered in four terms.

Expected Learning Outcome

  • 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 organization.
  • Integrate the supply management function in to your organization’s supply chain networks.

Progression Path

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

CURRICULUM SETUP FOR CERTIFICATE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT-KNEC

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1


CORE UNITS

  • CMB 111 Financial Accounting
  • CMB 112 Entrepreneurship Education
  • CMB 113 Business Calculations & Statistics
  • CMB 114 Commerce
  • CMB 115 Communication Skills
  • CSZ 111 Warehousing Operation & Stock control
  • ICT 111 Information Communication Technology - Theory

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 121 Financial Accounting
  • CMB 123 Business Calculations & Statistics
  • CMB 124 Commerce
  • CMB 125 Communication Skills
  • CSZ 121 Warehousing & Stock Control
  • ICT 121 Information Communication Technology

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 3

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 131 Financial Accounting
  • CMB 133 Business Calculations & Statistics
  • CMB 134 Commerce
  • CMB 135 Communication Skills
  • CSZ 131 Warehousing & Stock Control
  • ICT 131 Information Communication Technology


YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 212 Economics
  • CMB 214 Business Law
  • CMB 215 Office Organization
  • CMB 216 Business Finance
  • CSW 125 Business Research Methods
  • CSZ 211 Supply Chain Management and Purchasing Principles

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 222 Economics
  • CMB 224 Business Law
  • CMB 225 Office Organisation
  • CMB 226 Business Finance
  • CSZ 221 Supply Chain Management & Principles

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 3

CORE UNITS

  • CMB 232 Economics
  • CMB 234 Business Law
  • CMB 235 Office Organisation
  • CMB 236 Business Finance
  • CSZ 231 Supply Chain Management & Principles

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