Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management

Egerton University

Course Introduction

For a long time, Purchasing has been a finance function. However due the dynamic nature of many organizations today, there is need to separate this function from the ordinary finance operations. Owing to the demand for personnel to work in Purchasing and Supplies department has increased over time. It is against this background that Faculty of Commerce has developed this Programme to address the need for adequately trained manpower to manage the area of procurement in various sectors of the economy. Opportunities for graduates of this program exist in government, public and private sector.

  • Bachelor
  • On Campus
  • Nakuru
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Start Date: Flexible
  • Price on application

How This Course Will Benefit Your Career

The aim of the Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management (BPSM) degree is to provide students with necessary skills in Purchasing and Supplies Management that can enable them to respond to their need for effective management of public and private enterprises. The specific objectives of this programme include: i). To develop a coherent and broad based coverage of Purchasing and Supplies Management and the underlying principles in the supply chain management. ii). To equip the learners with appropriate business skills in Purchasing and Supplies Management. iii). To enhance learners confidence and ability to critically evaluate supply chain requirements. iv). To enable learners to develop solutions from moral, professional and academic perspectives. v). To provide students with experience in the development of Supply Chain Systems necessary for solving business problems and making managerial decisions. vi). To prepare the candidates to undertake research and pursue Post-graduate studies

Where and when

Start DateLocation

Flexible

P.O Box 536,Nakuru

Kenya

FAQ

What are the admission criteria?

i). All applicants admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management must satisfy the minimum admission requirements of Egerton University senate. ii). In addition, the candidate should have a minimum of C in both Mathematic and English/Kiswahili. OR iii). The candidate be a holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two Principal passes, and a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE OR iv). The candidate must be a holder of diploma in Marketing, Insurance Risk Management, Co-Operative Management, from any institution recognized by the Egerton University Senate. OR v). The candidate must be a holder of any other qualification equivalent to the above from institutions recognized by Egerton University Senate may also be admitted. vi). Based on senate approved guidelines, candidates may be allowed to transfer up to 30% of credit factors from a diploma course.

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