BCom Procurement and Supply Chain Management

This degree programme focuses on the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers. It prepares you to manage purchasing, logistics, and supplier relationships in businesses and public organisations. If you are interested in how organisations acquire what they need to operate, this may be a good fit.

What procurement and supply chain management is about

Programmes of this kind introduce you to the purchasing of goods and services, negotiation with suppliers, inventory control, and logistics. You also learn how organisations plan and coordinate their supply chains to be efficient and cost-effective. The subject draws on management, accounting, and quantitative methods, building skills in analysis, decision-making, and relationship management.

Where a degree in this field can take you

Most graduates go into roles such as procurement officer, supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator, or purchasing manager. You could work in manufacturing, retail, mining, health services, or government agencies, helping to ensure that organisations get the right goods at the right price and time. The skills are also useful in starting your own business or consulting.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this programme is less competitive than to many other business degrees. That means your chances of securing admission are higher, provided you meet the general requirements set by the university. Check the official admission requirements to see how your WASSCE grades align.