Aims and Objectives of Programme:

Aim of the Programme
This Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is designed to provide students with comprehensive skills and competencies central to efficient procurement and supply chain system operation. It aims to produce a high caliber workforce in procurement and supply chain
management, equip students with relevant professional skills and competencies, and provide avenues for career and academic progression.

Objectives of Programme
On successful completion of this Programme, students will be able to:
1.Apply best practices in procurement operations.
2.Contribute effectively to developing commercial agreements in acquiring goods, works, and services by developing appropriate specifications.
3.To apply the fundamental theories, concepts, and methods that inform supply chain management within a variety of organizational settings and in a variety of disciplines
4.Demonstrate professional skills and competence in the practice of Procurement and supply chain across public and private sectors
5.Demonstrate skills and competence in administrating the Public Procurement Law of 2003 (Act 663) as amended in 914, 2016.
6.To demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of specialized areas about different Procurement and supply chain functions
7.Demonstrate practical skills in stores and warehouse management
8.To apply specialized technical, analytical, and creative skills fundamental to problem- solving and decision-making.

9.3 Expected Outcomes
By the end of the Programme, graduates would know how to strategize to maximize procurement and materials management efficiency and effectiveness. Identify the different types of operational objectives relevant to the procurement and materials management function in the public and private sectors. Demonstrate an understanding of various inventory control methods and the scheduling of the flow of supplies to meet the requirements of organizations.

Students' Admission, Progression, and Graduation

Students' Admission Entry Requirements:

A.SSSCE Candidates
i. Six (6) Passes (A- D) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics.
ii. For areas of specialization, three (3) of the passes must be in relevant subjects.
B.WASSCE Holders Six (6) Passes (A1- D7) in all subjects.

C. Mature Students
i. The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;
ii. For admission into chartered institutions, applicant must pass Mature Students'
Entrance
iii. Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test);
iv. In the case of non-chartered institutions, the examinations will be moderated and the marked scripts, vetted by their Mentor Institution. In lieu of such examinations, the applicant should show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations (for qualifications from counfries outside WAEC's aegis)

D.General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
Applicants must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects, including English Language, and passes in (TWO) Elective Subjects relevant to the Programme of study

E.Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)
Applicants must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus TWO (2) Optional Subjects relevant to the Programme of study.

F.Advanced Level and Professional Applicants
Prospective Candidates with part of Professional Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 of the 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, Institute of Commercial Management. qualify for this Programme.

G.FOREIGN/ INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
All foreign qualifications should be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana (National Accreditation Board Act, 2007 [Act 744 (2(2b)]).
It should be noted that the American SAT, TOEFL etc. cannot in themselves be acceptable as entry qualifications into Ghanaian tertiary educational institutions

10.2 Students' Progression
For a student to progress from year to year, he or she is required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 1.50. The CGPA of less than 1.50 at the end of a semester shall attract probation. A student who trails three or more courses after re-sit examination at the end of the academic year shall repeat the whole academic year.

10.3 Requirements For Graduation
a. Passes 24 courses
b. Minimum of 62 credit hour

Target Market and Employability:

Career opportunities exist in the 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 and store officers and managers to take charge of procurement and store activities. These positions create employment avenues for procurement management graduates. 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 and Tourism/hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants).
 

Programme Structure

LEVEL 100 FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

LEVEL 100 SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

YEAR TWO

LEVEL 200 FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

 LEVEL 200 SECOND SEMESTER COURSES