PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MGT5PSC
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an overview of the essential practical aspects of procurement and supply chain management. The subject covers traditional and emerging approaches to procurement. Managing legal and ethical issues, negotiation, relationship and risk management are also covered.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Priority given to students enrolled in LMPM: Master of Management (Project Management), then order of application among students enrolled in a course at the City (Collins Street) campus.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | On-line resources - academic and industry articles, research papers and other readings | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and use effective procurement techniques based on client needs and throughout the project life cycle.
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
02. Apply relevant principles and theories for managing procurement in a range of project settings.
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
03. Identify and develop appropriate contracts and relationships among supply chain participants.
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
04. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of contracts and relationships in the supply chain.
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
City Campus, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: Size of Teaching Room Preference given to students enrolled in LMPM, then to students enrolled in a postgraduate course at the City Campus
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 10 - 22
Six 6.0 hours block mode other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Semester 1 Dates: 5, 6, 19, 20 March; 9, 10 April
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Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual assignment (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Case study (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |