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PGD. (PM)

Procurement Management

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AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The aim of this programme is to produce procurement experts whose skills will improve governance and efficiency, enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and improve value for money in private and public expenditure.
The objectives of the programme are to:

  • Train and develop prospective managers, academics, researchers and specialists in the field of procurement
  • Improve national economic growth and development by promoting manpower development in Procurement.
  • Foster interdisciplinary teamwork focused on developing and implementing solutions to procurement challenges.
  • Expose students to diverse perspectives and approaches to problem-solving in the procurement functions.

COURSE STRUCTURE & BREAKDOWN

PRCM701: Fundamentals of procurement – 3-Credit Units

One of the key roles of procurement officers is managing procurement processes in efficient manner that would lead to the achievement of value for money. The aim of this course is to teach students Procurement and the basic requirements for sourcing goods and services. It covers Concepts of Procurement, purchase, sale and transfer of goods or services, Methodology of Procurement, Introduction to International Trading, Procurement Strategies in public and private sectors with their similarities and differences. This course will teach students the high-level steps (procurement to-pay cycle) that creates the foundation for the course. Students will also learn the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in procurement, the importance of contract management and risk management for procurement. Students will also learn how to apply procurement theories in workplace and create value addition to the organization. The course will explain to students how to locate and select a supplier, negotiate price and other pertinent terms, and follow up to ensure delivery. The course exposes students to understand management of procurement in both private and public sectors and grants students benefits such as trading skills, negotiation abilities and knowledge of business practices.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate Procurement Principles: Understand the foundational principles of procurement management.
  2. Apply Theories: Implement procurement theories effectively in the workplace.
  3. Create Organizational Value: Use learned theories to enhance value addition within organizations.

PRCM703 Governance and Ethics in Procurement – 2-Credit Units

One of the driving force to every successful procurement endeavor is good governance and ethics. Procurement officers like every other professional must be guided by established norms and ethical practices. The aim of this course is to expose students to best ethical practices in procurement management. This course covers topics such as corporate governance, ethics and ethical behavior, bribery in procurement, conflicts of interest, ways of measuring corruption, etc. Other issues covered include integrity pact; role of international institutions to combat corruption; the TI, OECD; political measures to combat corruption; the importance and limitation of debarring suppliers in public contract.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Understand Governance and Ethics: Explain the role of good governance and ethical values in driving societal development.
  2. Evaluate Governance Responsibilities: Assess the functions of governance in complex environments.
  3. Manage Corruption Red Flags: Identify and address indicators of corruption in procurement processes.

BUAD 705: Principles of Management – 2-Credit Units

This course will familiarize students with the concepts and methods through which management and business operate. The course will also introduce students to business functions and theories of management. Students will learn both traditional and contemporary perspectives of modern management examining management and management roles in teams, projects, departments and the organization as a whole. Strategic planning, operational planning, leading, organizing and controlling for performance will be addressed. Through actual business scenarios, cases and exercises, students will gain experience in decision-making and applying theory to real world organizations.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Understand Management Concepts: Appreciate the foundational principles of management and their significance.
  2. Apply Management Principles: Utilize management strategies to effectively oversee procurement processes and engage stakeholders.

ECON717: Principles of Economics – 2-Credit Units/h4>

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the study of economics as a means of analysing individual and collective behaviour. Economic concepts and models will be evaluated as explanations of behaviour and outcomes, ranging from price determination in a simple market to the determination of national income. In turn, the conclusions from this analysis will point to policy proposals (and their evaluation). The first aspect of the course will be devoted to the study of microeconomics. The course will also introduce students to the study of economics as a means of analysing individual and collective behaviour. Economic concepts and models will be evaluated as explanations of behaviour and outcomes, ranging from price determination in a simple market to the determination of national income. In turn, the conclusions from this analysis will point to policy proposals (and their evaluation). The second aspect focuses on macroeconomics - how and why sectors and the national economy behave as they do

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Understand Economic Concepts: Explain foundational micro and macro-economic principles and their relevance to procurement.
  2. Analyze Market Dynamics: Evaluate market variables affecting demand and supply in the context of procurement management.

BKFN719: Quantitative Techniques in Financial Decisions – 3-Credit Units

This course aims at giving the student quantitative skills necessary for banking and financial decision making. The focus of the course will be more of application rather than theory. It covers descriptive statistics, probability and expectations, discrete and continuous distribution, and statistical decision theory, study of estimation, tests of hypothesis and confidence intervals. Time series analysis, index number with applications in finance, multiple regression, including correlation analysis. It will also cover inventory, forecasting, queuing models, analysis of variance, use of computer as a tool as it applies to finance.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Understand Quantitative Techniques: Explain various quantitative tools and their applications in decision-making.
  2. Problem Solving with Quantitative Methods: Apply quantitative techniques to analyze and resolve practical problems effectively.

PRCM711: Supply Market Research and Communication – 2-Credit Units

TThis course takes students through the concepts of supply market and how to apply it to address procurement supply issues. It covers issues such as scope and players of supply market; supply market research and application; supply market research and communication. It also introduces students to the need for effective communication between buyers and supply market; supply market analysis and its importance to the process; supply market structures and their characteristics, developing suppliers and market; suppliers relationship management, supplier sourcing and selection criteria and evaluating. controlling procurement and supply market performance among others.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Understand Project Management Foundations: Grasp the origins, practices, and developmental roles of project management.
  2. Master Core Competencies: Comprehend key project management areas, including cost, schedule, quality, and scope management.
  3. Apply Project Management Concepts: Utilize core competencies to address and manage project-related challenges effectively.

PRCM702: Supply Market Analysis and Application to Procurement – 2-Credit Units

Understanding the supply market environment is imperative for all successful procurement activities. Procurement officers conduct market surveys to identify potential suppliers, examine various products with their brands and collect prices for planning purposes and preparation of in-house estimates. This course is designed to developed the skills of students in market survey and analysis. It covers critical areas such as the supply market environment; supply market diagnostic tools (e.g. Porters 5 forces model; SWOT Model, the PEST/L model). Aligning procurement strategies to the supply market needs, abilities and opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Identify Market Models: Recognize various market models and their respective areas of application.
  2. Diagnose Markets: Analyze markets using diverse supply market diagnostic tools.
  3. Align Procurement Strategies: Develop procurement strategies tailored to meet supply market needs, abilities, and opportunities.

PRCM704: Logistics management – 2-Credit Units

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concept of logistics management. Students will be taught concepts such as; definition of logistics, benefits of logistics management using an integrative approach, warehouse and stores and management, inbound and outbound logistics, transportation and distribution, coordination and managing different activities within logistics. Furthermore, this course covers; planning the logistics network using operations research tools; legal issues in logistics management; outsourcing and insourcing; third Party Logistics. Students shall study copious case studies of successes in logistics management and logistics decision support systems (Such as SAP, Manugistics and SAILS).

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Understand Logistics Concepts: Gain an appreciation of the principles and importance of logistics.
  2. Manage Logistics Effectively: Develop skills to manage logistics efficiently for the seamless operation of organizations.

BKFN716: Financial Management – 2-Credit Units

This course introduces students to the basic principles of financial management. Students are first exposed to the nature, scope and purpose of financial management. It covers key financial management areas such as sources and cost of short, medium- and long-term finances; sources and problems of new financing; capital budgeting and management of working capital. Other topics to be covered in this course include: analysis and interpretation of basic financial statements, business mergers and takeovers, determinants and implication of dividends policy, valuation of shares, assets and enterprises; risk of finance and methods of avoiding them. Banking systems and industrial finance, mortgage finance, capital structure of Nigeria firms as well as international financial reporting standards (IFRS) are also covered by this course.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate the Concept of Financial Management: Understand the principles of managing finances to ensure stability and efficiency in an organization.
  2. Explain the Various Sources of Finance that Can Support Procurement Activities: Learn about internal and external sources of finance such as loans, grants, credit, supplier financing, and more.
  3. Learn How to Achieve Effective and Efficient Financial Management in Procurement of Goods, Works, and Services: Develop strategies to manage budgets, ensure cost-efficiency, and streamline procurement processes to meet organizational goals.

LWPR718: Law of Contract – 2-Credit Units

This course enables students to understand the design and structure of the contract, contract drafting and contract management. Students will also be taught how to critically evaluate the fundamental principles of contract, learn associated terminologies and also - explain, evaluate, terms in contract and appreciate types of contracts.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Understand Contract Law and Its Application in Procurement Parlance: Gain knowledge of the legal principles governing contracts and how they are applied in procurement activities.
  2. Appreciate Various Types of Contracts and Their Suitability to Different Procurement Contexts: Understand the different types of contracts, such as fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts, and identify their appropriateness in various procurement scenarios.

PRCM710: Research Methodology – 2-Credit Units

The course is designed to train students in the skill of scientific information gathering, analysis and interpretation in dealing with problems in finance and related topics. Through reading, assignments and direct experience students are exposed to the art of problem identification and analysis, data gathering, analysis and report writing. Emphasis will be placed on the approach at every stage.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Understand Research Process and Various Types of Research: Learn the steps involved in the research process and explore different research methodologies, such as qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
  2. Review Literature with the View to Identifying Research Gap: Analyze existing studies to uncover gaps in knowledge that can form the basis of new research.
  3. Conduct Research and Write a Comprehensive Report: Carry out the research systematically and document findings in a detailed and well-structured report.

PRCM720: Research Project – 2-Credit Units

Research work carried out by graduate students. The work should be original and tailored towards advancing knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course. students should be able to:

  1. Identify Research Problem in Procurement: Recognize and define key issues or challenges within procurement that require investigation.
  2. Apply Relevant Procurement Theories to Solve the Problems: Utilize established procurement theories and frameworks to analyze and address the identified issues effectively.

PRCM714: Procurement Management: Case Study – 2-Credit Units

This course requires students to apply the theoretical content of Procurement Management theory and practice to a case study focusing on a range of issues on procurement. These issues should cover the entire lifecycle of procurement (pre-bidding, bidding and post-bidding) for goods, works, and services. A specially designed capstone procurement project capturing a variety of procurement-related issues shall be created and given to the students to manage. Problems related to needs analysis, procurement planning, preparation of solicitation documents, advertisement, tender management, bid evaluation and reporting, contract management, etc., shall feature among the broad range of issues to be addressed in the project.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Analyse Procurement Issues Given in Various Contexts: Examine procurement-related challenges within different scenarios and organizational environments.
  2. Provide Solutions to Procurement Challenges: Develop and propose effective strategies and recommendations to address the identified procurement issues.

JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROGRAMME

Majority of procurement officers serving in various government ministries, departments and agencies at state and Federal levels do not have relevant qualifications that would allow to register for master’s programme in Procurement. Similarly, there are several candidates whose first degrees are not in procurement and may wish to take-up career in procurement. This necessitates the establishment of a PGD in procurement management to serve as a bridge that would enable such candidates gain admission into higher degrees in Procurement.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This programme targets procurement officers currently serving in various government ministries, departments and agencies at state and Federal levels. These are experts whose primary qualification is not in procurement and may wish to advance their qualifications at master level. It also envisaged that graduates with keen interest in procurement whose first degrees are not in procurement would join the programme.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

To gain admission into the PGD Procurement management, applicants must hold:

  • Five credits including English Language, Mathematics and Economics at Ordinary Level (O’Level) at not more than two (2) sittings
  • HND (at credit level) in related field of study from a recognized University/Polytechnic or any institution considered as equivalent; or a relevant HND certificate (lower than credit) and a suitable period of relevant industrial experience (to be assessed on an individual basis)
  • A degree from ABU or any other recognized University with a minimum of third class (3rd Class) in Procurement Management or any relevant field with suitable period of relevant industrial experience (to be assessed on an individual basis)
  • A degree from ABU or any other recognized University with a minimum of third class (3rd Class) in Procurement Management or any relevant field with suitable period of relevant industrial experience (to be assessed on an individual basis)

PROGRAMME DURATION

The duration of the programme shall be Eighteen months comprising of two (2) semesters in one (1) session.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to obtain a PGD in Procurement Management, student must earn a minimum of 24 credit units including 4-credit units elective courses (2-units every semester). In addition, student must prepare a project report on an approved topic.

DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

Courses shall be delivered using the blended method (both physical and virtual participation) Each taught course shall be assessed by a combination of course examination and coursework assignments. The course examination accounts for 60 per cent of the total course marks and the coursework assignments accounts for 40 per cent of the total course marks. The minimum pass mark is 50 per cent in each course. In the case of project/dissertation, students must achieve at least 50 per cent, in accordance with the rules of the Postgraduate School.

PHYSICAL FACILTIIES

Table shows the physical facilities that will support the proposed program. The program would be supported by facilities in the Department of Quantity Surveying and at the Centre’s Building

Facilities Available
SN Facility Number Available Capacity
1 Lecture Halls 1 65
2 Lecture Rooms 1 40
3 Seminar Rooms 1 65
4 Computer Laboratory 1 65
5 Library 1 65
6 Offices 6 15
7 Power Generating Set 1 -