Global Procurement

Unit code: BEO5307 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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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:

  1. Analyse a range of functions that make up the modern procurement process and their importance in the supply chain;
  2. Investigate contemporary supply chain issues and provide recommendations;
  3. Critically reflect on experiences gained during an industry site visit and contextualise those experiences with theory; and
  4. 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):

Master of Business Administration (Global)
BMAG | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years
Master of Supply Chain Management
BMSU | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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