First Semester

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of logistics management. It provides an in-depth understanding of the core elements that enable the efficient movement and storage of goods, services, and information across supply chains. Key topics include inventory management, transportation, warehousing, distribution strategies, material Handling, Order fulfilment, Facility location and the role of technology in modern logistics systems.

Students will explore the strategic importance of logistics in achieving organizational goals, enhancing customer satisfaction, and optimizing operational efficiency. The course also examines challenges and opportunities in global logistics, including sustainability, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

By integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications, students will gain the skills needed to design, manage, and improve logistics systems in diverse industries.

This course provides a detailed overview of Information systems in businesses and is designed to give the student hands-on experience with the use of information technology to help businesses compete and understand the appropriate uses of these Information systems applications in the work environment. The course discusses: (i) to provide an understanding of the role, principles and practice of information systems within an organizational setting (ii) to provide students with an understanding of the strategies and techniques for dealing with the inherent complexity in the development of information systems (iii) to introduce students to information systems in the modern enterprise through a survey of information systems technologies and the way they affect management.. The course will explore the Internet with students and provide exposure to e-mail, newsgroups, blogs, multimedia, and other Internet resources. Students will learn how to access the World Wide Web using a variety of browsers to navigate, search, and explore the Web for effective research and retrieval of information on specific topics.

[COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES]

The course will cover these applications from a business information systems perspective; basic information systems concepts will be discussed as they relate to business information systems

The specific objectives for the course are:

·       To provide an understanding of the role, principles and practice of information systems within an organizational setting

·       To provide students with an understanding of the strategies and techniques for dealing with the inherent complexity in the development of information systems

·       To introduce students to information systems in the modern enterprise through a survey of information systems technologies and the way they affect management.

On completing this course, you should:

·       Understand the fundamental components and types of computer-based information systems and their inter-relationships.

·       Be familiar with the basic technologies that underpin organizational information systems.

·       Describe the role of information systems in decision making.

·       Develop an understanding of the requirements for building and deploying effective information systems.

·       Be familiar with some of the security and ethical challenges associated with the development, deployment and use of information systems.

Name of Lecturer: Joseph Afari Buabeng

Email: jbuabeng@gctu.edu.gh

Cell/Whatsapp: 0202625750

Course Summary

The module is designed for those who are interested in developing their knowledge of procurement and supply and for those who are new to this field of work.

Topics to be considered include:

       i.          Introductions to procurement concepts,

     ii.          Scope of procurement,

    iii.          Procurement cycle,

    iv.          Supply chain philosophies

      v.          Ideas and terminologies used in procurement and supply operations,

    vi.          Buyer-supplier relationships,

  vii.          Contracts.