Bachelor of Commerce (PSCM)
Programme Synopsis
Goal
The goal of the programme is to produce highly qualified students with the knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and assess effective processes and techniques in the procurement and supply chain management of production, retail, and shipment organisations.
Objective
The objectives of the BCom. (PCM) programme are to:
- equip students with the knowledge to understand the dynamics of procurement and supply chain management theories and practice;
- develop the competencies and skills of students to investigate existing and future procurement and supply chain management pitfalls and to generate new practical solutions; and
- enhance the capacity of students students to use their acquired knowledge and techniques to lead and manage procurement and supply chain of organisations successfully.
WHAT CONTENT ARE AVAILABLE FOR LEARNERS?
Textbooks, slides, published articles, data files, and Open-source software are available. Learning materials are loaded unto the Open-source Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).
TEACHING/DELIVERY METHODOLOGY
The delivery is a blended approach of face-face and self-learning sessions.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Support services available to students include facilitators for both face-to-face and online engagements, centre co-ordinators to provide administrative support, and Learning Management System to help students learn continuously.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates from the BCom PCM programme are employable as procurement and supply chain consultants, demand analysts, procurement, supply chain, and purchasing managers in diverse organisations. Graduates can also enrol on the MCom and related postgraduate programmes.
WHO SHOULD ENROL ON THIS PROGRAMME?
The programme is suitable for entry-level professionals in the financial institutions and markets, as well as those interested in an academic career in the field of Procurement and Supply Chain.
ELIGIBILITY
The programme is for qualified G.C.E. ‘O’ level or SSCE/WASSCE and Mature candidates. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders can also apply to the BCom Procurement and Supply Chain top-up programmes.
PROGRAMME FEE
For Ghanaian students: GHS 10,400/GHS 1,300 per semester (GHS 2,600 per year).
For International students: USD 4,160/USD 520 per semester (USD 1,040 per year).
CERTIFICATE
On successful completion of the programme, the student would be awarded BCom degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management by the University of Cape Coast.
ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION
Candidates are assessed through presentations, assignments, and attendance/participation which constitute 40%. End-of-semester examination constitutes 60%.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The BCom PCM is by course work. It is normally done in four academic years of eight semesters with a minimum credit load of 15 per semester.
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SEMESTER 1 |
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Course Code |
Title of Course |
Credits |
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ASP D |
African Studies |
3 |
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CMS 107D |
Communicative Skills I |
3 |
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ECO 101D |
Principles of Economics I |
3 |
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ITSD 101 |
Information Technology Skills |
1 |
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BUS 101D |
Fundamentals of Business I |
3 |
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BUS 103D |
Foundations of Accounting I |
3 |
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BUS 105D |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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CMS 108D |
Communicative Skills II |
3 |
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ECO 102D |
Principles of Economics II |
3 |
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LAR D |
Liberal Studies |
3 |
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BUS 102D |
Fundamentals of Business II |
3 |
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BUS 104D |
Foundations of Accounting II |
3 |
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PCM 102D |
Procurement Principles and Practice |
3 |
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SEMESTER 3 |
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PMC 201D |
Sourcing in Procurement and Supply |
3 |
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BUS 201D |
Quantitative Methods I |
3 |
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BUS 203D |
Business Law I |
3 |
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BUS 205D |
Principles of Management |
3 |
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BUS 207D |
Business Communication |
3 |
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BUS 209D |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
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SEMESTER 4 |
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PCM 204D |
Negotiation Process and Management |
3 |
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PCM 206D |
Stores and Warehousing Management |
3 |
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BUS 202D |
Quantitative Methods II |
3 |
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PHL 205D |
Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning |
3 |
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BUS 204D |
Business Law II |
3 |
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BUS 206D |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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BUS 208D |
Organisational Behaviour |
3 |
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SEMESTER 5 |
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PCM 301D |
Managing Procurement and Supply Relationships |
3 |
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PCM 303D |
Logistics and Inventory Management |
3 |
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ACC 305D |
Cost and Management Accounting |
3 |
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BUS 303D |
Company and Partnership Law |
3 |
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BUS 301D |
Operations Management |
3 |
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BUS 305D |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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SEMESTER 6 |
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PCM 302D |
Procurement and Supply Contexts |
3 |
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PCM 304D |
Policy and Legal Aspects of Procurement |
3 |
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PCM 306D |
Public Sector Procurement |
3 |
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BUS 302D |
Statistics for Business Decisions |
3 |
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BUS 304D |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
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BUS 306D |
Business Finance |
3 |
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SEMESTER 7 |
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PCM 401D |
Sustainable Procurement and Supply |
3 |
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PCM 403D |
Risk Management in Procurement and Supply |
3 |
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BUS 403D |
Self-Management Skills |
3 |
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BUS 404D |
Investment Management |
3 |
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BUS 405D |
Project Management |
3 |
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BUS 408D |
Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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SEMESTER 8 |
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BUS 407D |
Oil and Gas Finance and Management |
3 |
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PCM 402D |
Strategic Supply Chain Management |
3 |
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PCM 404D |
Procurement Audit |
3 |
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BUS 402D |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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BUS 406D |
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance |
3 |
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PCM 499D |
Project Work |
3 |