CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma - DAY RELEASE

Entry Requirements

Entrants must have achieved Level 4 award or been exempted or hold the CIPS (International) Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply.

Exemptions allowed from 4 units, with the exception of the integrative unit (Improving Supply Chain Performance), unit by unit on content by prior qualification or experience. Qualifications which have a relevant content must be at Level 5 or above or their equivalent as determined by CIPS, such as a degree from bona fide University. Only units/modules studied after 1 year of an undergraduate programme will be acceptable for consideration.

Exemptions

Applicant exemptions are dealt with on an individual basis by CIPS.

Attendance

Wednesday day classes: 0930 - 1630

Programme

The programme runs from Sep 2010 – May 2011

  • 1st Sep 10 – 17th Nov 10: Management of the Purchasing function (morning) and Operations Management (afternoon)
  • 24th Nov 2010 - 27th April 2011: Improving supply chain performance
  • 12th Jan 2011 – 18th May 2011: Risk Management and supply chain vulnerability, and Sustainable procurement

Fees

The cost is £375 per subject. Additional fees are payable to CIPS for student membership/subscription and exams.

Membership

Registration for Exams and Membership of the CIPS is the responsibility of the individual.*

* The College will register (at the current rate of £72) students undertaking the Work Based Assignment.

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, Easton House, Easton on the Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3NZ, Tel: 01780 756777, Fax: 01780 751610, Website: http://www.cips.org/

Aims of the Course

The CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma - DAY RELEASE course at the City of Glasgow College is to provide provide qualified persons, within purchasing and supply management, with a broad-based education in business and specialised studies, relating to the profession.

Course Content

The course includes a variety of teaching modules, structured tuition and course materials. There will also be set CIPS exam papers with mock examinations using previous CIPS exam papers.

The subjects included in the Level 5 Advanced Diploma are:

  • Management of the Purchasing function
  • Operations Management
  • Improving supply chain performance
  • Risk Management and supply chain vulnerability
  • Sustainable procurement