Participant Profile
Purchasing managers, procurement managers and logistics managers, in a business environment, who have an analytical predisposition and wish to
enhance their knowledge and skills in strategic supply chain management and procurement in a dynamic environment.
The programme is ideal for the
persons who have successfully completed the Purchasing Programme NQF5 certificate or an equivalent qualification accepted and approved by the
Business Studies Unit.
Programme Structure
The Supply Chain Management Programme (SCMP) is a programme at NQF level 5 and consists of 6 modules which are presented by way of lectures,
group discussions, case studies and role plays.
The lecturing contact time is 36 hours per module.
Two modules are conducted concurrently over 12
weeks of part-time study and are completed before the commencement of the next two modules. Delivery may also be in the form of block release.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, the learner will be able to:
Have a broad understanding of the theoretical and practical concepts of business practice.
Analyse and synthesis information within a given framework.
Plan and recommend the successful implementation of business principles in relation to the logistics, supply chain and purchasing function.
Practically apply the concepts learnt on the programme to scenarios presented in case studies.
Evaluation of Participants
Assessment is both formative and summative and includes:
Weekly individual and group exercises and tasks
Group and individual assignments
Open and closed book case study integrative assessments
To complete the programme successfully, and be awarded a certificate, learners must be found competent in all aspects of the summative assessment according to requirements listed in the relevant student handbook.
Entrance Criteria
The minimum entry requirements for admission to the SCMP are:
Twenty three years of age and
Three years business experience and
Senior certificate or NQF 4 equivalent or
Alternative admission can be achieved via a RPL process or mature age exemption.
A placement assessment will apply
Short Courses
Any module from this programme can be offered as a stand-alone academic credit bearing short course.
Candidates are required to meet the pre-determined entrance requirements as set for this programme.
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