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Purchasing Management

MGT320

This course provides the student with an understanding of the principles of purchasing, materials, and supply management. Emphasis is placed on the importance of these principles in the development of quality products and services and to profitable relations with suppliers, employees, and customers. Areas of study include quality, price, supplier selection, outsourcing, purchasing services, information flows, legal aspects, purchasing procedures and strategies, and international purchasing. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): MGT115 and MGT116 and MGT231 or MGT115 and MGT116 and MGT360 or MGT115 and MGT216 and MGT231 or MGT115 and MGT216 and MGT360 or MGT115 and MGT216 and MGT301. As needed.