Course in Purchasing and Supply Management
Course Purpose
The Purchasing and Supply Management course is to provide knowledge of, and insight into, the purchasing and supply environment in order to sensitise the junior, new and established purchasing, sourcing or strategic supply personnel to their contribution, by effectively and efficiently executing their purchasing and supply tasks, towards the creation of value and service improvement in the contemporary business organisation with its increased focus on the more integrated approach of supply chain management, globalisation and technological advancement.
Targeted Audience
People working in the purchasing function in organisations
Course Admission
A National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) qualification. Admission without a senior certificate may be considered on basis of seniority and appropriate experience.
Duration
One year
Language medium
English
Registration periods
First semester: 26 November to 25 January
Second semester: 01 to 30 June
Year module(s): 26 November to 15 March
Tuition method
UNISA open distance learning by means of study guides, tutorial letters and assignments
Kind of assessment
Note:
Formative assessment and examination admission will comply with UNISA’s formative assessment rules and policies
Formative assessment:
Assignments
Summative assessment:
Examination
Enterprise Management (PPSM015)
HEQF Level of Module - 6
Credits of Module - 24
Syllabus/Content Topics
Introduction to business management
General management principles
Marketing management
Financial management
Operations management
Human resource management
Purchasing and Supply Management (PPSM026)
HEQF Level of Module - 6
Credits of Module - 12
Syllabus/Content Topics
Purchasing management
The purchasing function in perspective
The task of purchasing and supply management
Purchasing and new management approaches
Purchasing and Supply Tools (PPSM038)
HEQF Level of Module - 6
Credits of Module - 12
Syllabus/Content Topics
Instruments of purchasing and supply management
Negotiation
Research in purchasing and supply management
Electronic information systems in purchasing and supply management
Legal Aspects of Purchasing (PPSM049)
HEQF Level of Module - 6
Credits of Module - 12
Syllabus/Content Topics
General principles of law of contract
Breach of contract
Contract of sale
Interpretation of contracts
Agency representation
Legal framework for purchasing in South Africa
Storage and Inventory Management (PPSM05A)
HEQF Level of Module - 6
Credits of Module - 12
Syllabus/Content Topics
Storage and inventory management
Inventory management and activities
Inventory management
Codification and identification of stock
Stocktaking
Inventory or stock valuation
Stores management and activities
Stores management
Receiving and inspection
Storage
Materials handling
Information systems for inventories and stores
Course leader
Prof J A Badenhorst-Weiss
Programme assistant:
Tel: 012 352 4342/75
Fax: 086 519 5871
E-mail: psandscm@unisa.ac.za
Programme administrator(s)
CBM help desk:
Tel: (012) 352 4288 / 4170 / 4317 / 4383
Fax: 012 429 4150
E-mail: cbm@unisa.ac.za
Web: www.unisa.ac.za/cbm