*Program Objectives*  
1. Develop expertise in procurement processes, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.  
2. Apply technology (ERP, data analytics) to optimize procurement operations.  
3. Foster ethical, sustainable, and cost-effective procurement practices.  
4. Prepare students for certifications like *CIPS* or *CPSM*.  

*Course Structure (6 Semesters)*  

 *Year 1: Business & Procurement Foundations*  
*Semester 1*  
- Principles of Management  
- Financial Accounting  
- Business Mathematics & Statistics  
- Microeconomics  
- IT for Business (ERP Basics, Excel)  

*Semester 2*  
- Macroeconomics  
- Marketing Management  
- Business Communication  
- Introduction to Procurement & Supply Chain  
- Corporate Social Responsibility (Ethics in Sourcing)

*Year 2: Core Procurement & Business Skills*  
*Semester 3*  
- Supply Chain Management  
- Contract Law & Procurement Regulations  
- Financial Management (Cost Analysis, Budgeting)  
- Operations Management  
- *Elective*: Digital Procurement Tools (e.g., SAP Ariba)  

*Semester 4*  
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management  
- Logistics & Inventory Control  
- Procurement Negotiation Techniques  
- Business Analytics for Procurement  
- *Elective*: Risk Management  

*Year 3: Advanced Procurement & Professional Readiness*  
*Semester 5*  
- Global Procurement & International Trade  
- Sustainable Procurement Practices  
- Procurement Project Management  
- *Elective: Public Sector Procurement **or* E-Procurement Systems  
- Capstone Project (Phase 1: Proposal & Research)  

*Semester 6*  
- Procurement Strategy & Leadership  
- Internship (6–8 weeks with industry/government partners)  
- Capstone Project (Phase 2: Implementation & Presentation)  
- Professional Certification Prep (CIPS/CPSM Modules)  

*Electives (Choose 2–3)*  
- E-Procurement & Digital Transformation  
- Supplier Relationship Management  
- Quality Assurance in Procurement  
- International Trade Law  
- Advanced Data Analytics  

*Key Practical Components*  
1. *Capstone Project*: Solve a real-world procurement challenge (e.g., optimizing supplier costs, sustainability audits).  
2. *Internship*: Hands-on experience with procurement teams in industries like manufacturing, retail, or government.  
3. *Simulations*: Use procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for inventory and contract management scenarios.  

*Assessment Methods*  
- *Exams* (30–40%)  
- *Case Studies* (20%) – e.g., Walmart’s supply chain, IKEA’s sustainable sourcing.  
- *Group Projects* (20%) – e.g., designing a procurement strategy for a mock company.  
- *Capstone & Internship Evaluation* (20–30%).