Diploma in Business Studies (Purchasing and Supply)

The Diploma in Business Studies (Purchasing and Supply) at Sunyani Technical University is a business qualification focused on how organisations buy goods and services. It sits in the Faculty of Business & Management Studies. Programmes of this kind teach the practical side of procurement, supply chains, and logistics, preparing you for work in both public and private sector purchasing.

What you study in a purchasing and supply programme

Programmes of this kind usually cover the full cycle of buying and managing goods and services. You learn how to identify what an organisation needs, find and vet suppliers, negotiate prices and contracts, manage inventory, and coordinate deliveries. The field also deals with the legal and ethical side of procurement, so courses often include contract law, supplier relationship management, and sustainable sourcing. By the end of the diploma, you should be comfortable with the practical tools used in purchasing offices, from purchase orders to tender documents.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to the Diploma in Business Studies (Purchasing and Supply) at Sunyani Technical University is classed as less competitive. This means that a typical applicant who meets the general requirements for a business-related diploma has a reasonable chance of being offered a place. It is more accessible than many other programmes, but you should always check the specific entry requirements with the university before applying.

Jobs you can do after graduation

Graduates of purchasing and supply programmes usually start in procurement, logistics, or stores management. Many go on to work as purchasing officers in manufacturing companies, hospitals, schools, banks, and government agencies. Others branch into supply chain planning, freight and shipping coordination, or inventory control. The diploma can also be a stepping stone to a degree in logistics or procurement, which opens up more senior roles.