Diploma in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management

The course is a broad based Diploma program of study aimed at developing leaders and supplies managers who are well trained and skilled in all aspects of      creating value for customers, integrity in this field and for the firm in supplies and other purchasing functions. The Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management endeavors to produce graduates with the skills and knowledge required for efficient acquisition and disposal of organization resources. There are a total of 22 units (Inclusive of Field Attachment) to be fully covered and completed for Diploma Award. Students will be required to pursue 7 units in Part I, 7 units in Part II, 7 units in Part III and Attachment in Part IV.

Objective: It prepares students for careers in purchasing, inventory management, materials handling, stores management, customer service management, project management, field service and support.

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the grandaunts will have gained skill, knowledge and experience in: i) Enable the graduates to acquire skills and knowledge for proper management of organizations‟ resources. ii). Enable the graduates to effectively and efficiently handle acquisition and disposal of organizations‟ iii). Enable graduates to carry out research with a view to finding solutions to procurement problems affecting the organization. iv). Equip students with skills for career in procurement and Logistics Management in the public and private sector v). Prepare students for further studies  

Duration

9 months (2 hours a day of personal studies)
Modules 
  • Module 1: Introduction to Business Law
  • Module 2: Communication Skills
  • Module 3: Introduction to Microcomputers
  • Module 4: Introduction to Procurement & Supply Chain Management
  • Module 5: Principles of Management
  • Module 6: Principles of Marketing
  • Module 7: Stores & Inventory Management
  • Module 8: Public & International Procurement
  • Module 9: Legal Aspects of Procurement & Supplies Management
  • Module 10: Retail & Merchandise Management
  • Module 11: Research Methods
  • Module 12: Taxation
  • Module 13: Principles of Accounting
  • Module 14: Principles of Micro-Economic Theory
  • Module 15: Principles of Purchasing
  • Module 16: Business Mathematics
  • Module 17: International Logistics Management
  • Module 18: Business Ethics
  • Module 19: Introduction to Financial Management
  • Module 20: Research Project
  • Module 21/22: Internship
Qualification

KCSE C plain or any diploma or degree from a recognized institution

Application Process
  1. Download the application form Helites College Application or Apply Online
  2. Fill the form.
  3. Save it with your full name and course
  4. Send the filled form to: humanitarianelites@gmail.com
  5. Write the subject of the email the name of the course
  6. Wait for your admission letter
  7. Pay full amount or first instalment vii) Register online and start receiving learning materials (online) or attend lessons (on-campus)
Fees

NB: Fees vary yearly depending on the dictates of the examination bodies and the training expenses. Check the fee structure attached in the Notice Board and Downloads