308550 v.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Procurement

PGradDipStratProc(Curtin)

Introduction

Designed to provide the theoretical foundations and techniques of management, law, logistics purchasing, and contract administration, via case studies and practical business applications. A range of issues are studied that are applicable to strategic procurement, including competitive conduct, strategy, logistics and management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelors degree in a business, commerce or economics discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.

Course Organisation

Full-time and part-time lectures and research units.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to meet the requirements leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply in the United Kingdom.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are expected to obtain employment in both the public and private sectors. Public sector employers are State Supply Commission, Department of Contract and Management Services, and local government authorities. Private sector employers include large commercial organisations and mining companies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
10895	v.3	Project Management 641	3.0	25.0
10962	v.3	Law (International Business) 533	3.0	25.0
		OR
5934	v.4	Legal Environment 560	3.0	25.0
12279	v.3	Materials Management in Enterprise Environments 502	3.0	25.0
12280	v.3	Strategic Logistics Management 502	3.0	25.0
300445	v.2	Strategic Procurement 502	3.0	25.0
300455	v.3	Contract Administration 502	3.0	25.0
300456	v.2	Purchasing and Procurement 502	3.0	25.0
306821	v.1	Strategic Management (Alliances, Partnerships and Networks) 562	3.0	25.0
				200.0

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.