Associate to Bachelors in Procurement Management

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Program Overview

The Procurement Management program provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage the procurement process efficiently. Students learn about sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategies to optimize organizational supply chains.

Courses offered in Associate to Bachelors Degree in PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

Module 1

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to Business

    This course will introduce you to the principles and functions of business. Business will be discussed as a part of a total social, political and economic environment. The various functional areas of business will be discussed: economic systems, forms of business ownership, management, human relations, marketing, accounting and finance.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Marketing Essentials

    This course is designed to introduce you to the basic marketing concepts. It provides an overview of the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution along with marketing research and strategic marketing process.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Business Communication

    This course is designed to give you a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance in business, and the role of communication in establishing a favorable outside the firm environment, as well as an effective internal communications program.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Fundamentals of Accounting

    The Fundamentals of Accounting course provides you with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of accounting; including Accounting Laws and Processes. This course focuses on user orientation of financial accounting, the uses of financial statements, how to analyze a business entity, and how the accounting system is structured.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Finance

    Introduction to Finance is a course that introduces basic principles of finance. Through this course, you will be able to develop a fundamental understanding of the finance world, which will help you build a base for pursuing a career in the financial industry.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Management & Administration

    The course is designed to discuss management theories, concepts, techniques, and practices in the context of complex, dynamic, changing and globalizing business world. Applying the functional or process approach to the study of management, the discussion will cover all main management functions: planning, organizing, directing and controlling.

  • 6 Credits

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  • E-Business

    This course explores what an e-business is and how it is managed. E-Business is an interdisciplinary topic encompassing both business and technology. The major characteristics, opportunities, and limitations of this form of business are explored.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Human Resources

    This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, appraisal, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and issues such as diversity training etc. are analyzed.

  • 6 Credits

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Module 2

Program Overview

  • Eligibility Criteria
    High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours
    84 Hours

  • Courses Offered
    14

  • Course Duration
    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee
    $18,480

Core Business Foundation:

The program typically begins with a solid foundation in core business disciplines, such as accounting, marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior. This equips students with a well-rounded understanding of how businesses operate.

Professional Development And Networking:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Business places a strong emphasis on professional development and networking. Our students have access to a wide range of opportunities, including career fairs, industry conferences, and guest speaker events.

Global Business Engagement:

The College of Business is committed to preparing students for success in a globalized business environment. Our programs offer unique opportunities for international engagement, including study abroad programs, global business competitions, and collaborations with multinational corporations.

Introduction to business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding the u.s. business system.
    Understanding the environments of business.
    Conducting business ethically and responsibly.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding entrepreneurship and new ventures.
    Understanding the global context of business.
    Managing the business enterprise .
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Organizing the business enterprise .
    Managing human resources and labor relations.
    Motivating and leading employees.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding marketing processes and consumer behavior.
    Developing and pricing products.
    Distributing products.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting products.
    Producing goods and services.
    Managing for productivity and quality.
    Managing information systems and communication technology.
    Understanding principles of accounting.
    Understanding money and banking.
    Understanding securities and investments.
    Understanding financial and risk management.

Marketing Essentials

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Marketing: managing profitable customer relationships
    Company and marketing strategy: partnering to build customer relationships
    The marketing environment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing marketing information
    Consumer markets and consumer buyer behavior
    Business markets and business buyer behavior
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Customer-driven marketing strategy: creativing value for target customers
    Product, services, and branding strategies
    New-product development and life-cycle strategies
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pricing products: understanding and capturing customer value
    Pricing products: pricing strategies
    Marketing channels and supply chain management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Retailing and wholesaling
    Communicating customer value: integrated marketing communication strategy
    Advertising and public relations
    Personal selling and sales promotion
    Direct and online marketing: building direct customer relationships
    Creating competitive advantage
    The global marketplace
    Marketing ethics and social responsibility

Business communication

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding business communication in todays workplace
    Communicating in teams and mastering listening and nonverbal communication
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Planning business messages
    Writing business messages
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Completing business messages
    Choosing and using media for brief messages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing routine and positive messages
    Writing negative messages
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing persuasive messages
    Understanding and planning reports and proposals
    Writing and completing reports and proposals
    Preparing and giving oral presentations
    Building careers and writing rsums
    Applying and interviewing for employment

Fundamentals of accounting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accounting and the business environment
    Recording business transactions
    The adjusting process
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Completing the accounting cycle
    Accounting for a retail business
    Internal control and cash
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Receivables
    Inventory
    Long-term assets: plant assets and intangibles
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Current liabilities and payroll
    Corporations and stockholders' equity
    Long-term liabilities
    The statement of cash flows
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financial statement analysis.
    Introduction to management accounting
    Job order costing
    Process costing
    Cost-volume-profit analysis
    The master budget and responsibility accounting
    Flexible budgets and standard costs
    Special business decisions and capital budgeting

Introduction to finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to the foundations of financial management - the ties that bind
    The financial markets and interest rates
    Understanding financial statements and cash flows
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evaluating a firm's financial performance
    The time value of money
    Risk and return
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bond valuation
    Stock valuation
    Capital-budgeting techniques and practice
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cash flows and other topics in capital budgeting
    Cost of capital
    Determining the financing mix
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Dividend policy and internal financing
    Short-term financial planning
    Working-capital management
    Current asset management
    International business finance

Management & administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to management and organizations.
    Management yesterday and today.
    Organizational culture and environment: the constraints.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing in a global environment.
    Social responsibility and managerial ethics.
    Decision-making: the essence of the manager's job.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Foundations of planning.
    Strategic management.
    Planning tools and techniques.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organizational structure and design.
    Communication and information technology.
    Human resource management.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing change and innovation.
    Foundations of behavior.
    Understanding groups and teams.
    Motivating employees.
    Leadership.
    Foundations of control.
    Operations and value chain management

E-business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Overview of ec.
    E-commerce market mechanisms.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reatailing in e-commerce: products and services.
    Consumer behavior, customer service, and advertising.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Company-centric b2b and collaborative commerce.
    Public b2b exchanges.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intrabusiness, e-government, c2c, e-learning, and more.
    Mobile commerce.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Laws, ethics, and cyber crime.
    Payments and order fulfillment.
    E-strategy, internet communities, and global ec.
    Infrastructure and application development.

Human resources

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introducing hrm
    Human resource strategy and planning
    Recruitment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Selection: shortlisting and interviews
    The employment relationship
    Introduction to the learning process
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and development programmes
    Performance appraisal and performance management
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Payment systems
    Managing employee welfare
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Health and safety
    Partnership, employee involvement and high performance working
    Discipline and grievance
    Dismissal, redundancy and outplacement

Fundamentals of Procurement Management

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Principles of Procurement Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Procurement Theories and Models
  • Strategic Role of Procurement
  • Best Practices in Procurement
  In Section 2 Procurement Strategy Development of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Procurement Strategies
  • Aligning Procurement with Organizational Goals
  • Strategic Sourcing
  In Section 3 Contract Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Contract Negotiation Techniques
  • Contract Administration
  • Managing Contract Performance
  In Section 4 Supplier Relationship Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Supplier Risk Management
  • Performance Metrics for Suppliers
  • Supplier Development
  In Section 5 Procurement Analytics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Importance of Data in Procurement
  • Procurement Metrics and KPIs
  • Analyzing Procurement Data

Introduction to Procurement Management

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Basics of Procurement Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Definition and Scope of Procurement Management
  • Procurement Processes
  • Role of Procurement Managers
  In Section 2 Procurement Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing a Procurement Plan
  • Market Research for Procurement
  • Identifying Procurement Needs
  In Section 3 Supplier Selection and Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Supplier Evaluation Criteria
  • Building Supplier Relationships
  • Negotiating Contracts
  In Section 4 Procurement Processes and Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Competitive Bidding
  • Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • Purchase Order Management
  In Section 5 Ethical and Sustainable Procurement of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Issues in Procurement
  • Sustainable Procurement Practices
  • Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

Procurement Management Principles

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Strategic Procurement Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Procurement Strategies
  • Market Analysis and Research
  • Planning Procurement Activities
  In Section 2 Risk Management in Procurement of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Identifying Procurement Risks
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Business Continuity Planning
  In Section 3 Supplier Selection and Evaluation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Supplier Evaluation Criteria
  • Conducting Supplier Audits
  • Managing Supplier Performance
  In Section 4 Contracting and Negotiation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Effective Negotiation Techniques
  • Contract Development
  • Contract Compliance
  In Section 5 Procurement Ethics and Sustainability of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Procurement Practices
  • Sustainable Procurement Strategies
  • Corporate Social Responsibility in Procurement

Procurement Management Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Procurement Data Analytics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Importance of Data in Procurement
  • Types of Procurement Data
  • Data Collection and Management
  In Section 2 Statistical Analysis in Procurement of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  • Data Analysis Techniques
  • Statistical Software Tools
  In Section 3 Supplier Performance Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Supplier Performance Metrics
  • Analyzing Supplier Data
  • Supplier Scorecards
  In Section 4 Cost Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • CostBenefit Analysis
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Spend Analysis
  In Section 5 Procurement Reporting of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Creating Procurement Dashboards
  • Reporting Tools and Techniques
  • Communicating Data and Insights

Procurement Management Applications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Case Studies in Procurement Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Analyzing Procurement Case Studies
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Lessons Learned
  In Section 2 Simulation Exercises of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Procurement Management Simulations
  • RolePlaying Scenarios
  • Debriefing and Analysis
  In Section 3 Project Management in Procurement of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Project Management
  • Project Planning and Execution
  • Evaluation and Reporting
  In Section 4 Fieldwork and Internships of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Gaining Practical Experience in Procurement
  • Professional Development
  • Reflective Practice
  In Section 5 Capstone Projects of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing a Capstone Proposal
  • Conducting Research and Analysis
  • Presenting Findings

Procurement Management Strategies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Developing Procurement Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Category Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  In Section 2 Global Procurement Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • International Sourcing
  • Managing CrossBorder Procurement
  • Global Supply Chain Challenges
  In Section 3 Technology in Procurement of this course you will cover these topics:
  • EProcurement Systems
  • Procurement Software and Tools
  • Automation in Procurement
  In Section 4 Cost Management Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Cost Reduction Techniques
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Value Analysis
  In Section 5 Innovation in Procurement of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Emerging Procurement Trends
  • Innovative Sourcing Strategies
  • Case Studies in Procurement Innovation
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