This programme offers 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
- Six (6) semesters.
Programme Objectives
The objectives of the Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management are to:
- Provide a qualification in Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management that combines subject knowledge with relevant industrial based examples essential for Learners to initiate or advance their career in purchasing, logistics and supply chain management industries.
- Equip Learners with the skills, knowledge, and understanding of purchasing and supply chain strategies and issues within the supply and demand chain industry to enhance organisational competitiveness in both domestic and international business environments.
- Provide Learners with an understanding of efficient time and inventory management systems for cost-efficient logistics and supply chains while emphasising the importance of building strong relationship with stakeholders
- Provide an applied balance between employability skills, imparting necessary knowledge and understanding and addressing Learners’ career, professional development or academic aspirations.
- Provide opportunities for Learners to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives within the purchasing, logistics and supply chain management industries
Programme Structure
The programme requires the completion of 90 credit hours. The type of study for this programme is Coursework and research which means students has to complete all the core courses before registering for Graduation
PROGRAM: DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
FACULTY: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
DURATION: 3 YEARS
| YEAR 1 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| Mu1101 | Communication Skills | 4 |
| Mu1102 | Foundational Mathematics | 4 |
| Mu1103 | Introduction To Computers | 3 |
| Mu1104 | Introduction To Purchasing And Supply Management | 4 |
| YEAR 1 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU1201 | Business Mathematics | 4 |
| MU1202 | Principles Of Management | 4 |
| MU1203 | Negotiation And Customer Service | 3 |
| MU1204 | Logistics And Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| YEAR 2 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU2101 | Public Procurement | 4 |
| MU2102 | Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| MU2103 | Entrepreneurship Studies | 3 |
| MU2104 | Stores Management And Control | 4 |
| YEAR 2 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU2201 | Strategic And Operations Management | 4 |
| MU2202 | Purchasing And Supply Law | 4 |
| MU2203 | Principles Of Accounting | 4 |
| MU2204 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| YEAR 3 | SEMESTER 1 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU3101 | Purchasing And Supply Chain Strategies | 3 |
| MU3102 | Project Management And Contract Law | 3 |
| MU3103 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MU3104 | Industrial Attachment | 3 |
| MU3105 | Organisation Behaviour | 3 |
| YEAR 3 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MU3201 | Principles Of Marketing And Economics | 3 |
| MU3202 | International Logistics Management | 3 |
| MU3203 | International Marketing | 3 |
| MU3204 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Research Methods | 3 |
Note:
Industrial attachment is a mandatory unit for students taking Undergraduate Programs in school of Business and Management, school of Agriculture, school of humanities and social sciences and school of Education.
The unit draws an extra fee of ZMK 2,500
BANK DETAILS BELOW:
| BANK NAME: ZANACO ACCOUNT NAME: MWIMBI UNIVERSITY LIMITED | ||
| BANK | ZANACO | ACCOUNT NUMBER |
| ZANACO | BRANCH | 5844760500185 |
| Branch: | Cairo Road Business Centre | |
| Branch Sort Code: | 010040 | |
| Swift Code | ZNCOZMLU | |
Register
Per Semester ZMK 4,750