Introduction
This four-year BSc programme is designed to provide students with comprehensive skills and competences central to the effective and efficient management of procurement and supply chain processes and activities.
Aims
The programme aims to:
- Develop and provide graduates with academic and professional skills in procurement and supply chain for socio-economic development of Ghana and the global economy.
- Produce high caliber personnel in Procurement and Supply Chain for academic, commerce and industry.
- Provide students with skill-specific training and development in Procurement and Supply Chain.
- Bridge the gap between the Higher National Diploma (HND) and master’s Level in Procurement and Supply Chain Management education in Ghana
- Develop and provide professional and career direction for Procurement and Supply chain students.
- Train sustainability oriented and innovation focused supply chain professionals for the local and global markets
Objectives
Upon completion of this programme, students or learners will be able to:
- Apply best practices in procurement operations and contribute effectively to the development of commercial agreements in acquiring goods, works and services through development of appropriate specifications.
- Develop and plan strategies to maintain and improve supply chain relationships.
- Demonstrate professional skills and competence in the practice of procurement and supply chain across public and private sectors.
- Manage and execute sustainable supply chain management initiatives, innovation, technology, projects, and activities.
Employment Prospects of Graduates
Career opportunities exist in both private and public sectors since all organizations undertake procurement activities. This is in line with the Public Procurement Law which mandates all public sector institutions to employ procurement Officers and Managers to take charge of procurement and stores activities. These positions create employment avenues for the Procurement and Supply Chain Management graduates.
Sectors of the Economy that could Employ Graduates of the Programme Sectors of the economy that could employ graduates of the programme, among others, include:
- The Public sector (Ministries, especially Health, Education and other MDAs),
- Agriculture sector,
- Telecommunication industry (MTN, TIGO, VODAFONE)
- Oil, gas and petroleum,
- Manufacturing,
- Construction
- Mining industries,
- Tourism/hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants).
Entry Requirements for admission of students
SSSCE Candidates
Candidates must have Credit Passes (A-D) in six subjects three of which must be core subjects (including English Language, Social Studies / Integrated Science and Mathematics) and the other three must be in relevant-elective subjects: Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics and Principles of Costing, Economics, Government, Geography and Elective Mathematics.
WASSCE Candidates
Candidates must have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six subjects three of which must be core subjects (including English Language, Social Studies / Integrated Science and Mathematics) and the other three in relevant-elective subjects: Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics and Principles of Costing, Economics, Government, Geography and Elective Mathematics.
GBCE Candidates
Candidates must have Credit Passes (A-D) in six subjects. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects (including English Language, Social Studies / Integrated Science and Mathematics) and the other three must be in relevant-elective subjects: Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics and Principles of Costing, Economics, Government, Geography and Elective Mathematics.
GCE Advanced level candidate
Passes in three subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non science students) and an Art Subject (for science students)
Advanced Level and Professional Applicants
Candidates with part of Professional Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 of the Chartered Institute of procurement and supply (Diploma or level 4), Institute of Chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Bankers, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, London Centre of Marketing, and the Institute of Commercial Management, etc. may be considered for admission.
Candidates with Teachers’ Certificate ‘A’ and a pass in English, Mathematics and two business related subjects at the
GCE ‘O’ level or Senior High School or GBC or RSAII etc may be considered for admission.
RSAIII / ABC holders with passes in at least three subjects may be considered for admission into level 100 or 200.
DBS or other non-tertiary diploma holders with passes in at least four subjects maybe considered for admission into level 100 or 200.
Mature Candidates
- Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of commencements of the academic year of Admission.
- A pass in any two subjects at Senior High School, ‘O’ level, GBC, RSAII
- At least 2 years’ relevant work experience.
- Pass entrance examinations and / or interview
- HND/Diploma and Professional Diploma Applicants for admission
HND/Tertiary Diploma Applicants
HND/Tertiary Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class will be admitted to level 300
Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class will be admitted to level 200
Any tertiary accredited diploma from a recognized institution. iv. Any certificate that the Technical University of Kumasi certifies to be equivalent to a tertiary diploma.
Applicants who will be placed at levels lower than level 300 may be required to complete general mandatory courses.
YEAR ONE
LEVEL 100 FIRST SEMESTER COURSES
COURSE TITLE | COURSECODE | CREDITPOINTS |
Classification | ||
T | P | C | |||
Communicational Skills I | COS 151 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
Logic and Critical Thinking | PSC 153 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
French I | FRE 155 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Business Economics | PSC 157 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
African Studies | AFS 159 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
Procurement Environment I | PSC 163 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Sourcing I | PSC 165 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
TOTAL HOURSFOR THE SEMESTER | 17 | 6 | 17 |
LEVEL 100 SECOND SEMESTER COURSES
COURSE TITLE | COURSE
CODE | CREDIT
POINTS |
Classification | ||
|
| T | P | C |
|
Business Communication | PSC 152 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Computer Application | CLT 102 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Mandatory |
French II | FRE 156 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
Principles of Management | PSC 158 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Mandatory |
Quantitative Studies | PSC 160 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
Procurement Environment II | PSC 164 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Sourcing II | PSC 166 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Communicational Skills II | COS 152 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
TOTAL HOURS FORTHE SEMESTER | 14 | 8 | 19 |
|
YEAR TWO
LEVEL 200 FIRST SEMESTER COURSES
COURSE TITLE | COURSE
CODE | CREDIT
POINTS |
Classification | ||
|
| T P C |
| ||
Principles of Marketing | PSC 251 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
Principles of Accounting | PSC 253 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
Legal Aspect of procurement I | PSC 261 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Operations Management | PSC 263 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Stores Administration &warehousing I | PSC 265 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Business Needs | PSC 267 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
TOTAL HOURS FORTHE SEMESTER | 13 | 5 | 16 |
|
LEVEL 200 SECOND SEMESTER COURSES
COURSE TITLE | COURSE
CODE | CREDIT
POINTS |
Classification | ||
|
| T | P | C | Core |
Management Information System | PSC 254 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
Legal Aspect of Procurement II | PSC 262 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Supply Chain Management | PSC 264 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Operations Management Science | PSC 266 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Supply Chain Diligence I | PSC 268 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Stores Administration &warehousing II | PSC 270 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Stores Management Systems(With Spreadsheet
Application) | PSC 272 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Core |
TOTAL HOURS FORTHE SEMESTER | 17 | 10 | 19 |
|
YEAR THREE
LEVEL 300 FIRST SEMESTER COURSES
COURSE TITLE | COURSE
CODE | CREDIT
POINTS |
Classification | ||
|
| T | P | C |
|
Negotiation I | PSC 361 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Public Procurement I | PSC 363 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Strategic Supply Chain Management | PSC 365 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Category Management I | PSC 367 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Supply Chain Diligence II | PSC 369 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Manufacturing Operations Management | PSC 371 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Industrial Attachment I | PSC 373 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Practical Training |
TOTAL HOURS FORTHE SEMESTER | 17 | 15 | 21 |
|
LEVEL 300 SECOND SEMESTER COURSES
COURSE TITLE | COURSE
CODE | CREDIT
POINTS |
Classification | ||
|
| T | P | C |
|
Negotiation II | PSC 362 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Public Procurement II | PSC 364 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Sustainability in Supply Chain | PSC 366 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Category Management II | PSC 368 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Service Operations Management | PSC 372 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Business Finance | PSC 374 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE
SEMESTER |
| 13 | 10 | 17 |
|
YEAR FOUR
LEVEL 400 FIRST SEMESTER COURSES
COURSE TITLE | COURSE
CODE | CREDIT
POINTS |
Classification | ||
|
| T | P | C |
|
Entrepreneurship | ENT 451 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Mandatory |
Research Methods | PSC 453 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Research
Component |
Managing contracts in supply Chain I | PSC 461 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Project Management | PSC 463 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Logistics and Transportation Management | PSC 465 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Business Systems andE-procurement | PSC 467 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Industrial Attachment II | PSC 469 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Practical
training |
TOTAL HOURS FORTHE SEMESTER |
| 13 | 15 | 21 |
|
LEVEL 400 SECOND SEMESTER COURSES
COURSE TITLE | COURSE
CODE | CREDIT
POINTS |
Classification | ||
|
| T | P | C | Core |
Managing contracts in Supply Chain II | PSC 462 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Leadership in Procurement and Supply | PSC 464 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Total Quality Management | PSC 466 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
Managing Risk in Supply Chain | PSC 468 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Project work | PSC 470 | 2 | 5 | 6 | Research
Component |
TOTAL HOURS FORTHE SEMESTER | PSC | 12 | 11 | 18 |
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