SHE level 11 SCQF credit points 15 ECTS credit points 7.5 Module code MMN230770 Module Leader Shawn Zhou School Glasgow School for Business and Society Subject Management Trimester B (January start)
Summary of content This module develops a critical understanding of how the procurement function supports business needs from both a commercial and an environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy perspective, covering procurement regulations and best practice relating to procurement tendering, supplier selection and supplier monitoring process. This encompasses the development of contract specifications; supplier evaluation including financial due diligence; and the negotiation of appropriate contractual terms and conditions from both commercial and legal perspectives. Also covered is best practice in relation to supplier performance monitoring and contract management including the role of financial and non-financial key performance indicators. Embedded in the module is the importance of evaluating risk at each stage of the procurement process.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward • Adding value through procurement, including financial impact and environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy considerations.
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward The teaching and learning strategy of the module centres around lectures and seminars with learning materials available via the module virtual learning environment (VLE). Lectures provide insight into academic thinking, research and regulations relating to procurement best practice. The seminars are designed to allow students to deepen their level of understanding of procurement and apply theory into practice using case studies, role-playing exercises and research activities that are focused around the coursework. Given the coursework is a single report of 4000 words students are given the opportunity in the seminars to participate in tutor and peer review activities to receive formative feedback.
Transferrable skills arrow_forward Key transferable skills include:
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 11 Tutorials 0 Practicals 0 Seminars 22 Independent Learning 77 Assessment 40 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 100 45 Report (4000 words)
