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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