Course description
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.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery