Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management-Ghana (CISCM)

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CISCM is the most prominent professional body for those developing a career in Supply Chain Management (SCM). The institute was founded by a number of people from the profession, who recognize the need to develop standards in SCM practices as well as increase in a rapidly developing country.

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CISCM CURRICULUM

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Foundation Level

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The foundation level is strictly for students who do not have any background in supply chain management related

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• Introduction to Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• Elements of Business Communication

• Quantitative Studies

• Cost and Business Accounting

• Legal Aspects of Procurement and SCM

• Internal and External Relationship within the SCM Environment

• Entrepreneurship and SME’S

• Distribution and ICT in Procurement and SCM

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Level-1 (Certificate in Supply Chain Management)

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• Procurement and SCM in Action

• Understanding the Procurement Environment

• Negotiation within the SCM Environment

• Improving Procurement and Supply Chain Performance

• Strategic Procurement and SCM

• Public Procurement Law in Ghana

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Level-2 (Diploma in Supply Chain Management)

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• Global Supply Chain Management

• Business Ethics and CSR

• Operations and Total Quality Management

• Sustainable Procurement within the SCM Environment

• Finance for SCM Professionals

• Risk Management and Insurance

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Level-3 (Professional in Supply Chain Management)

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• Business SCM Forecasting

• Project Management

• Freight and Shipping Management

• Critical Thinking in Contract Administration

• Leadership in Procurement and SCM

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Elective Module (select one)

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• Transport Logistics Management

• Production Logistics Management

• Distribution Operations Management

 

LIST OF ACRONYMS

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MCISCM-                             Full Member

ACISCM-                             Affiliated

CCISCM-                              Level 1

DCISCM-                              Diploma

PCCISCM-                            Professional

FCISCM-                               Fellow

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS/ EXEMPTIONS

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• SHS/ O’ Level holders, HND, Degree, Postgraduate holders not relating to SCM begins at foundation

• HND in SCM related begins at level-l

• Degree in SCM related begins at level-3

• Masters in SCM related qualify for full membership (Chartered Membership)

 

EXAMINATION

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Held twice a year, May and November

 

NB: ILSMA provides one-to-one coaching on our campus or at the students chosen location.

 

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