LOG904-186 Purchasing Management in the Public Sector (Autumn 2025)

ECTS Credits:
2.5
Responsible faculty:
Avdeling for logistikk
Campus:
Molde
Course Leader:
Arild Hoff
Teaching language:
English
Study level:
{code=HN, name=Second degree level}
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

Contents

The course aims to introduce students to relevant themes regarding how to manage purchasing activities in the public sector. Of particular interest is how to deal with multiple (and often conflicting) strategic goals and how to assess what impact a chosen purchasing method will have on the market(s) you are buying from.

The course is connected to the following study programs

Recommended knowledge

Some knowledge of purchasing processes and strategic management is recommended, but supportive readings will be suggested for those who do not have such knowledge.

The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam

Knowledge:

  • Know about models for implementing strategic goals through purchasing policies
  • Understand the limitations and regulations placed on public purchasing and why these regulations have been placed
  • Understand how different purchasing methods affect the buying markets
  • Understand how to develop a purchasing organization that confirms with your strategic goals
  • Know how to assess what purchasing competence is needed in your organization

Skills:

  • Be able to develop suitable purchasing policies for your organization
  • Be able to assess longer-term effects of your purchasing policies
  • Be able to develop the competence needed in your organization

General competence:

  • Learn to handle case
  • Develop ability to cooperate with other students in gathering and organizing information

Forms of teaching and learning

  • Lectures summarizing main theoretical points
  • Discussion sessions where students discusses pre-defined themes and/or cases to develop their understanding of the subject matter
  • Individual study sessions

Exam

  • Form of assessment: Written exam
  • Proportion: 40 %
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Grouping: Individual
  • Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
  • Support material: None

  • Form of assessment: Written case exam
  • Proportion: 60%
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Grouping: Groups of 3 or 4 determined by lecturer
  • Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
  • Support material: All written material in the course
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