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DSCI 449 Fundamentals of Purchasing Management

This course acquaints students wishing to explore career opportunities in professional purchasing. It explains the functions of the professional purchasing manager, the contributions of purchasing to organizational goals, purchasing systems and controls, supplier selection procedures, and performance evaluation of purchasing personnel.

Special information

Note: Formerly known as MKTG 449.
2 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 7, 2025 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Demonstrate the impact of procurement strategy on organizational performance.
  • Distinguish between strategic and tactical procurement functions.
  • Apply best practices in procurement organizations.
  • Use techniques to select and evaluate suppliers.
  • Describe typical procurement processes in manufacturing and service organizations.