DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
This program has been designed to provide diploma level courses in Purchasing and supplies management in three class work semester and one semester field work attachment program within two academic years. The courses in the program have been selected to give broad coverage of the functional areas of purchasing and supplies management. The program has been designed to meet the increasing demand for middle level professional training in the areas of purchasing and supplies by offering skills necessary to build successful careers in Purchasing industry by providing a conceptual foundation in Purchasing, Supplies management and logistics Beyond the classroom, students also gain exposure through practical training in top notch facilities, participate in varsity career seminars, class excursions and undertake industrial attachment.
PROGRAMME DURATION AND STRUCTURE
The programme shall be offered in two academic years with four semesters. The first academic year will comprise of fourteen (14) course units. The second academic year will be of six (6) course units, including project work and attachment. A candidate will be deemed to have passed an academic year after successful completion of all the units offered in that year.
Career Opportunities:
- Purchasing and Supplies Officer
- Logistician
- Warehouse officer
- Procurement Officer
- Supply Management officer
- Strategic Sourcing Manager
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
The minimum entry requirements are:
- Minimum grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE level,
- A relevant Certificate from an accredited institution provided the candidate had a D+ (Plus) in KCSE, OR
- Any other qualification from an accredited institution equivalent to the above