Research Topics in Procurement and Supply Chains

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 6020
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Course ID
202431
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides students with knowledge and understanding of special issues and the latest developments in procurement and supply chain management. In this course, students study different procurement and supply chain research problems and approaches and gain insights into the current and future directions of research in the field. This course enables students to critically analyse and evaluate research approaches and problems in procurement and supply chain management as well as recommend evidence-based, that is, research-supported solutions.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse procurement and supply chain research approaches with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report
  • Appraise and evaluate procurement and supply chain research problems with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report
  • Compare and contrast alternative solutions to procurement and supply chain problems with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report
  • Recommend research-supported solutions to procurement and supply chain problems with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report
  • Demonstrate skills in problem solving, oral and written communication, teamwork, and applying global perspectives with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a case study, presentation and report

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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