Spring Semester 2012-2013
SYLLABUS
BUS 178
3 Semester Credit Hours
C
Purchasing
3 Contact Hours
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the principles of purchasing for resale.
Topics include buying techniques, market buying systems, financial management
of purchasing department, market information systems, and problems confronting
retail and wholesale buyers.
Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
None required
Prerequisite
None
Course Learning Outcomes
A. Apply principles of basic production and supply chain management.
B. Demonstrate an understanding of supplier evaluation and quality management
techniques.
C. Demonstrate an understanding of basic aspects of strategic cost management.
D. Identify the principles of purchasing law and ethical behaviors for purchasers.
E. Apply basic principles of market analysis.
Outline of Course Topics
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Purchasing Policy and Procedure
Supplier Management and Development
Purchasing Services
Purchaser Performance Measurement and Evaluation
Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends
Methods of Instruction
A. Lectures
B. Assignments
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Evaluation and Assessment
A. Course Grade Assessment
1. Exams
2. Projects
3. Final Exam
4. Grade Policy
a. A = 90-100
b. B = 80-89
c. C = 70-79
d. D = 60-69
e. F = 0-59
B. Departmental Assessment of Learning Outcomes
1. Mastery of basic production and supply chain management methods
will be assessed through the use of selected test items. The student will
demonstrate proficiency by answering these items with 80% accuracy.
2. Mastery of methods used to evaluate suppliers and quality
management will be assessed through the use of selected test items.
The student will demonstrate proficiency by answering these items
with 80% accuracy.
3. Mastery of strategic cost management concepts will be assessed
through the use of selected test items. The student will demonstrate
proficiency by answering these items with 80% accuracy.
4. Mastery of purchasing law and ethics will be assessed through the use
of selected test items. The student will demonstrate proficiency by
answering these items with 80% accuracy.
5. Mastery of the basic principles of market analysis will be assessed
through the use of a selected assignment. The student will demonstrate
at least 80% proficiency.
C. Use of Assessment Findings
During the Fall In-service of the year following the scheduled review of
BUS 178, a committee will review all course assessment materials submitted
by the instructors and division chair. The committee will send a report of any
recommended curriculum changes to the division chair that will then submit
them to the SLO Committee; a copy will be filed with the Office of
Institutional Planning and Assessment.
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Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students
who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance,
should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the
student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from
class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to
providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or
discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national
origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of
Education Policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or
discrimination will not be tolerated.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
Instructors will adhere to the Americans With Disabilities Act and/or Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statements on
Course outlines given to students at the beginning of each semester: “Any
individual who qualifies for reasonable accommodations under the Americans
with Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should
notify the instructor immediately.”
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