Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (formerly: Business - Purchasing)

This course is designed to help students acquire accuracy and clarity in written communication for business workplace settings. The course will also help students develop writing skills that reinforce the use of correct grammar and mechanics. Emphasis will be placed on applying correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling to a variety of business-related documents.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $96.00

During this course, the student will learn to effectively use Windows operating system, apply word processing techniques, create basic business presentations, and explore the power of spreadsheets . Students will also learn the skills necessary to operate effectively within the Conestoga College computing environment. An emphasis will be placed on the development of solutions to business problems using commonly available microcomputer tools.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $180.00

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $78.00

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $86.00

A Supply Chain is a network of organizations that are involved in the different processes and activities that produce value in the form of products and services in the hands of the ultimate customer or consumer. Operations Management is one of the three major functions of a business, along with Marketing and Accounting / Finance, and focuses on designing, creating, and improving goods and services. Understanding key Supply Chain and Operations Management foundations is crucial to any company's success and profitability. This introductory course will expose students to topics related to how products and services are created and delivered to the customer.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $192.00

This course is the introductory course in the fundamental nature of purchasing. Students will address how the effective use of this function can assist in the success of an organization. Purchasing is a critical process within the wider scope of Supply Chain Mgmt. This course provides the theoretical foundations, before learning how to apply the tools of Supply Mgmt and strategy, in the second course.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.