证书及文凭课程
Professional Certificate in Purchasing and Supply
物资采购与供销学专业证书
Programme Features
The programme primarily aims at providing a broad-based Professional Certificate level education to students preparing them for employment or further studies in the purchasing and supply profession. The students will learn to adopt the best practices and information technology in purchasing and supply management capable of meeting to the needs of sustainable development of Hong Kong economy.
Upon successful completion of the " Professional Certificate in Purchasing and Supply" programme, students are fully exempted from the educational requirements for the Associate Membership of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply of Hong Kong (IPSHK). A student completing this programme will automatically become a Student Member of IPSHK and the first year's subscription fee will be waived.
The programme has been awarded International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) Programme Accreditation Standard. If you are interested in applying for an IFPSM certificate, please contact IPSHK on (852) 2777 4372 or visit their website for further information.
This programme consists of five courses, totaling 150 hours.
Subject Code | Course Title | Hours |
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PNS4010 |
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CEF Course Code: 33Z153185 Organizations have increasingly opted for outsourcing their products and services to enhance operational excellence. However, the benefits of outsourcing may be outweighed by the problems in its operations that can cause significant degrading of productivity and customer retention. This course aims to examine the strategic role, tactics and techniques of outsourcing management to help overcoming these problems, improving competitiveness and increasing productivity in organizations. Topics include: 1. Purchasing and Sourcing Management; 2. Strategic Purchasing Planning and Control; 3. Overview of Outsourcing; and 4. Strategic for Global Outsourcing. |
30 |
PNS4020 |
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CEF Course Code: 33Z153193 The business environment today is characterized by increasing turbulence and competitive activity. Rapid developments in information technology and telecommunications are helping create more sophisticated and demanding consumers in the retail environment. As a result, the product life-cycles are becoming shorter and the rate of new product development is increasing. Retailers are becoming ever larger and more powerful and often offer a range of services other than the supply of tangible consumer products. Retailer's own brands are gaining market share in many categories challenging the brand leaders. This course aims to provide knowledge and concepts of merchandise management at strategic and tactical levels in response to the changes in retail industry. Students will explore the practices of merchandise management, retail buying and product management in the life-cycle. Topics include: 1. Introduction to Merchandising; 2. Introduction to Retailing; 3. Store Layout, Design and Visual Merchandising; 4. Retail Communication Mix; 5. Retail Motivator and Marketing; and 6. Cost Evaluation. |
30 |
PNS4030 |
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CEF Course Code: 33Z153207 This course aims to provide the concepts of e-procurement system, e-tendering system and their associated information technology and systems to facilitate e-commerce. It will examine the role, key components, functions and implementation of these information technology and systems in transforming organizations through business processes and operations. Topics include: 1. e-Procurement System; 2. e-Tendering System; and 3. Information Systems for Purchasing and Supply. |
30 |
PNS4040 |
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CEF Course Code: 33Z153215 This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the importance of supplier-customer relationship in purchasing management. The interactive nature of the relationship will be examined from socio-economic and technological perspectives. Students will learn to develop and adopt appropriate strategies, policies, planning, direction, risk assessment and control to maintain the relationship. Topics include: 1. The Nature of Supplier-customer Relationship; 2. Relationship Management; and 3. Application Aspects. |
30 |
PNS4050 |
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Organizations in the public and private sectors are confronted by a wide range of purchasing and supply chain problems on the quality such as the growing concern on product recalls. It is therefore vital to have professionals who can develop practical solutions to deal with everyday procurement problems on product quality and safety. This course aims to develop analytical skills to explore organizational policy incorporating corporate social responsibility (CSR) to resolve these problems. The CSR issues will be analysed strategically at multiple stages of organizational value chain and boundaries. Students will learn how an organization can integrate CSR into the purchasing process as a means to leverage social benefits and foster a sustainable economy. Topics include: 1. Product Quality; 2. Product Safety; 3. Product Quality and Safety in Practice; 4. Product Recall; 5. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); 6. Measuring CSR; 7. CSR and Supply Chain; and 8. Strategic Planning and Management. |
30 |
150
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Students who have obtained a passing grade in each course will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Purchasing and Supply.
Application Fee: | HK$150 (non-refundable) |
Tuition Fee: | HK$17,750 (by three instalments) |
Classes will be held on weekday evenings (normally two classes per week) at SCE Learning Centres.
- Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects including English and Chinese (and up to two APL subjects) or equivalent and two years' relevant work experience; or
- Successful completion of Diploma Yi Jin and two years' relevant work experience; or
- Holder of a relevant School of Continuing Education (SCE) Diploma or Certificate or other equivalent non-SCE qualifications; or
- Aged 21 or above, preferably with three years' relevant work experience.
Applicants may submit application through (A) online system, or (B) hard-copy submission by mail or in-person.
(A) Application through online system
- Enter SCE Online Application System and fill in required data.
- Upload files of the following documents onto the system:
- proof for relevant academic qualifications and professional qualifications, e.g. certificate of public examinations (application for exemption should be submitted with supporting documents which include transcript/result slip, certificate and course syllabus);
- proof for relevant work experience (if any);
- any pertinent supporting documents; and
- a recent photograph (1.5” x 2”).
- Make payment for the application fee for admission, and handling fee for exemption (HK$200 per course if applicable) through the Online Payment Gateway.
(B) Application through hard-copy submission
- Download and complete Application for Admission form (SCE-AF-002)
- Attach PHOTOCOPIES of the following documents:
- HKID card;
- proof for relevant academic qualifications and professional qualifications, e.g. certificate of public examinations (application for exemption should be submitted with supporting documents which include transcript/result slip, certificate and course syllabus);
- proof for relevant work experience (if any);
- any pertinent supporting documents.
- Attach two recent photographs (1.5” x 2”).
- Make payment for the application fee for admission, and handling fee for exemption (HK$200 per course if applicable), in the form of a crossed cheque made payable to “Hong Kong Baptist University” with applicant’s name, contact number and programme name written at the back. Applicants who submit application in-person may make payment with cash or EPS.
- Complete set of application should be submitted either by-mail or in-person at the following address(es).
By-Mail |
School of Continuing Education Hong Kong Baptist University 2/F, Franki Centre, 320 Junction Road, Kowloon Tong (Please mark the title of the programme applied on the envelope) |
In-Person |
DLB Office (Kowloon Tong Campus Centre) 4/F, David C. Lam Building, Shaw Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University
Wan Chai Learning Centre Office 26/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Counter Service Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-8:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Closed on Sun, Public Holidays and School Holidays) Town Learning Centre Office 6/F, 8 Hart Venue, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
Kowloon East Learning Centre Office 7/F, Millennium City 3, 370 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon
Counter Service Hours: Mon-Fri: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm Sat: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm (Closed on Sun, Public Holidays and School Holidays) |
- Applicants will be requested to present the HKID card and original copies of all credentials for verification. Those who submit application in-person may bring along the HKID card and original credentials for verification.
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All fees paid are non-refundable.
- All documents submitted together with the application form will not be returned to applicants. For unsuccessful applications, the documents and forms will be destroyed and the electronic files will be deleted.
- Notes to non-local applicants – Part-time certificate/diploma programmes are generally not considered by the Immigration Department for visa purposes. For a non-permanent Hong Kong resident, it is his/her responsibility to check whether he/she can take the programme before making application.
Students can apply for Credit Transfer/Exemption under the following conditions:
- Credit Transfer will be considered if students have completed (or are currently studying) the required courses offered by the School prior to admission to the programme. Courses concerned will be automatically transferred to the programme and supporting documents are not required.
- Exemption will be considered if students possess a demonstrated competence (e.g. passed relevant courses in public examinations or other institutes) equivalent to the learning outcomes of the course to be studied. Supporting documents such as course syllabuses, transcripts or certificates should be submitted.
The above request(s) should be submitted when applying for admission. Late application will not be considered. Courses that are being studied or pending for result/certificate should also be reported at the time of admission, followed by the submission of supporting documents for approval upon release of result/issuance of certificate.
Credit Transfer/Exemption will not be granted if such qualifications have not been reported during admission or if they are obtained after registration in the programme.
Remarks for Credit Transfer/Exemption are shown as below:
Course Remark Code | Description |
EX | Course Exempted |
TC | Credit Transferred |
Limitations for Credit Transfer/Exemption
For all Programmes of Levels 1 to 2, the maximum exemption and credit transfer is limited to half of the total number of programme hours. For all Programmes of Level 3 or above, the maximum exemption is limited to one quarter of the total number of programme hours, while the sum of exemption and credit transfer is still limited to half of the total number of programme hours. In the case that the number of hours of exempted and/or transferred credit course(s) (including the course(s) being studied) has exceeded the maximum allowance, students should submit explanations and approval will be granted at the School’s discretion.
Example 1 | The Certificate in Spanish (Introductory) (Level 1 programme) requires student to complete four courses (120 hours in total). Application for Credit Transfer and Exemption should not exceed 60 hours. |
Example 2 | The Certificate in Jewellery Design & Production (Level 2 programme) requires student to complete six courses (180 hours in total). Application for Credit Transfer and Exemption should not exceed 90 hours. |
Example 3 | The Certificate in Marketing Studies (Level 3 programme) requires student to complete six courses (180 hours in total). Application for Credit Transfer and Exemption should not exceed 90 hours in total while the Exemption should not exceed 45 hours. |
Example 4 | The Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 4 programme) requires student to complete 16 courses (480 hours in total). Application for Credit Transfer and Exemption should not exceed 240 hours in total while the Exemption should not exceed 120 hours. |
Applicants may refer to the Exemption List for reference.
Q: When will I know if I have been admitted?
A: The admission result will be sent to applicants via e-mail within 10 working days after the application deadline.
Q: When will I know the result of my application for course exemption?
A: Result of application for course exemption will be released together with the admission result via e-mail.
Q: Can I change from one programme to another?
A: Once the offer is confirmed upon completion of registration, applicants are not allowed to change to another programme. Applicants are required to submit a new application with relevant documents and application fee for another programme.
本课程已加入持续进修基金可获发还款项课程名单内。 本课程 / 本单元所属之主体课程(物资采购与供销学专业证书)在资历架构下获得认可(资历架构第4级)。 |
The above information is for reference only. The School reserves the right to make alterations or to cancel any class/programme without prior notice.
Programmes offered by the School of Continuing Education (leading to HKBU awards or SCE awards, or collaborative programmes) are conducted at various teaching venues, including Kowloon Tong and Shek Mun (Shatin) Campuses and Learning Centres in Tsimshatsui, Kowloon East, and Wan Chai. These venues are well-equipped to support students’ studies. While most of the classes are held at either the Kowloon Tong Campus or the Shek Mun Campus, depending on the School’s development, students may be assigned to take classes at other venues during their study period.