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The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) CIPS - MCG Centre Number - 005031578 |
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The CIPS Certificate in Purchasing and Supply |
Development can continue beyond Certificate level. The CIPS Graduate Diploma is one of the world's leading professional qualifications in purchasing and supply chain management, with entry levels for mature students as well as for those with other academic qualifications. The Graduate Diploma is a degree level academic programme. It is designed for those who are already working in purchasing and supply chain management. It therefore assumes a measure of experience. The
Diploma programme has been revised and a new, updated syllabus is now being
offered. The first examinations for this new syllabus will be held in
May 2002. To enter the Graduate Diploma you must be 23 years of age. If you do not hold the CIPS Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply or the equivalent of a BTEC National Certificate, you may still apply but you would normally be expected to have some experience in a commercial or business environment. If you do not have any formal educational qualifications, you will need to include a letter of support from your employer along with your application form. The Graduate Diploma is divided into two stages – Foundation and Professional. The
Syllabus for the CIPS Graduate Diploma is as follows : At Foundation Stage there are six compulsory subjects to build and develop a candidate's knowledge of basic management, economic and financial theory with an understanding of purchasing. Click on title of a subject for more detailed syllabus information. Foundation Stage Compulsory Subjects : The Purchasing EnvironmentBusiness Organisation and Processes Managing Human Resources in Purchasing and SupplyBusiness Analysis in Purchasing and Supply Legal and Procurement Processes Introduction to Supply & Materials Management The
Professional Stage utilises Foundation Stage subjects developing them into
practical business principles such as price and cost analysis, relationship and
staff management, supplier development, and the range of commercial issues
associated with the Purchasing and Contracts functions. At Professional Stage there are 8 subjects - 4 compulsory and four which are selected from a list of Specialist Options and Electives. At least one of your selection has to be from the Specialist Options. Professional Stage Compulsory Subjects: Strategy and Strategic Procurement PSCM 3: Legal AspectsProfessional Stage Specialist Options: Storage and Distribution in Supply Chains Commercial RelationshipsProfessional Stage Elective Subjects: MarketingProject and Contract Management Retail Merchandise ManagementInternational Supply Chain Management For CIPS Graduate Diploma Handbook ---click here--- |
