Global Procurement
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit of study aims to enhance student’s understanding of the operational importance of procurement, across geographical boundaries, for the strategic acquisition of goods and services by business organisations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Analyse a range of functions that make up the modern procurement process and their importance in the supply chain;
- Investigate contemporary supply chain issues and provide recommendations;
- Critically reflect on experiences gained during an industry site visit and contextualise those experiences with theory; and
- Articulate a range of supply chain solutions by working collaboratively within the group.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Literature Review | Grade: 20%
Individual Literature Review
Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 50%
Industry Based Group Case Study - Proposal (5%), Presentation (15%), Report (30%)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 30%
In Class Test
Required reading
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.
Monczka, RM, Handfield, RB, Giunipero, L, Patterson, JL. 2020. | Cengage Learning
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):