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Available courses

Procurement planning

A course on procurement planning covers the process of identifying and acquiring of goods,services and works to support an organization's or project goals.Key topics include:needs assessment,defining specification and requirements, developing a budget and schedule and determining the procurement process such as tender methods, selection criteria and contract terms.The curriculum also involves performing make or buy analyses understanding supplier relationships and creating a structures plan to manage procurement activities and ensure value for money,risk mitigation and compliance.

Core components of a procurement planning course 

Strategic and operational planning -bridging the gap between high level organizational goals and the daily execution of procurement activities.

Needs assessment and requirements determination -Identifying what needs to be procured and the specific technical and performance requirements .

Make-or- buy analysis-Deciding weather to produce goods or services in house or to acquire them from external sources 

Market analysis -Evaluating supply markets to understand cost,identify potential suppliers and assess risks 

Tendering and supplier selection-Establishing the process for competitive bidding including the criteria for selecting vendors and the term for contracts.

Cost, time and risk management -developing realistic budget and schedules and identifying and mitigating risks to procurement.

Process management -understanding the entire procurement cycle from planning to execution,monitoring and closing procurement 

Legal and ethical procurement -Ensuring procurement activities comply with relevant laws,regulations and ethical standards 

Learning outcomes

Develop a comprehensive procurement plan

Maximize value for money

Optimize resource  allocation

Improve project outcomes

Economics

Economics course provides a foundational understanding of how individuals, businesses and governments make decisions about allocating scarce resources.Core topics include:Micro economics(consumer and producer behavior,market structures like supply and demand).and macro economics(national income,Inflation and unemployment).The curriculum Emphasizes theoretical concepts and application through problem solving research and analysis of real world economic events.

Key Topics covered In an economics course 

1.Micro economics.

a)Consumer and producer behavior-How individuals make choices to maximize utility and how firms make decisions about production and pricing 

b)Supply and demand-Analyzing how the interaction of supply and demand determines prices and quantities in a market.

c)Market structures-Examining different market types such as perfect competition,monopoly and olygopoly,and their implications for prices and output output

d) Production and cost-Understanding the factors of production and how cost influence form behavior.

.Macro economics

1.national income-learning how to measurer a countries economic output  often using indicators like GDP

2.Unemployment and inflation-Studying the causes, consequences and policy responses to these economic challenges.

3.Economic flunctaions-analyzing cycles of economic expansion and contraction

Core economic principles 

Scarcity-The fundamental problems of having limited resources to meet unlimited wants

Opportunity Cost-The value of the next best alternative that is forgone when a choice is made.

Incentives -How people respond to reward and penalties 

Course structure and methods

Structure-Economics courses are often structured around compulsory modules like micro economics and macro economics supplemented by elective courses in specialized areas.

Assessment -Evaluation methods can include traditional written exams ,essays, research papers And group projects 

Pedagojy-Courses frequently used a combination of theory and practice to illustrate economic principles.Teaching methods may include lectures,class discussions,And case studies to connect classroom learning with real world application 

Purchasing Ethics

Purchasing Ethics covers principles and practices for conducting procurement in a responsible and honest way.It includes understanding legal and ethical framework,managing conflicts of interest and preventing corruption like bribery.Key topics are applying codes of of conduct,Fostering fair competition,ensuring supplier diversity and building a culture of integrity through training a risk management.

Core concepts and objectives.

1.Ethical principles-Understanding the importance of integrity

2.Risk mitigation -Identifying and managing risks such as frauds

3.Legal and regulatory compliance-Ensuring procurement activities are compliant with anti corruption laws and Internal policies.

4.Supplier relationships-building long term and good relationship with suppliers based on fair and transparent practices.

Key skills and Applications

1.Decision making-Learning to apply a code of conduct and professional judgement when faced with ethical dilemmas.

2.Conflict of interest -Recognizing and responding appropriately to situations that can compromise impartiality,such as accepting gift.

3.Transparency-Promoting transparency in Processes like tendering to prevent unfair advantages and unethical practices

4.Sustainable and social responsibility-Integrating social and environmental goals into sourcing.

Benefits of Ethical Purchasing 

1.Reputation-Organizing the organizations reputation and trustworthiness with customers and suppliers

2.Efficiency-Leading to greater operational efficiency and reduced risk of legal or financial penalties 

3.Long-term value-Fostering loyalty and stability with suppliers which can lead to better long-term outcomes

Warehousing management

Procurement in Supply Chain Management

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

By the end of this, learners should be able to:

  • Define entrepreneurship

  • Identify qualities of successful entrepreneurs

  • Distinguish between entrepreneur and intrapreneur

  • Evaluate basic entrepreneurial opportunities