Certified Professional in Supply Management
The Certified Professional in Supply Management consists of three courses. Each course covers modules of the ISM-CPSM. ® certification requirements. Each module provides participants with the understanding and knowledge of purchasing techniques, and prepares them for the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM)-.CPSM. ® - Certified Professional in Supply Management national examination.
Course Curriculum
PSM 101 – Module - Foundations of Supply Management
Topics include Contracting and Negotiation, Cost and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sourcing, Supplier Relations Management and International Purchasing. This class includes a discussion on exam questions and strategies.
This course covers Module I of the CPSM
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program.
PSM 102 - Module - Effective Supply Management Performance
Topics include Forecasting, Logistics, Materials and Inventory Management, Planning, Organizational/Departmental Assessment, Product and services Development, Project Management and Quality. This class includes a discussion on exam questions and strategies.
This course covers Modules II of the C.P.M.® program.
PSM 103 - Module – Leadership in Supply Management
Topics include Leadership, Risk and Compliance and Strategic Sourcing. This class includes a discussion on exam questions and strategies.
This course covers Modules lll of the CPSM ® program
Course Topics
Module I: Effective Supply Management Performance
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Contracting And Negotiation
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Cost And Finance
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Social Responsibility
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Sourcing
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International Activities
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Supplier Relations Management
Module II: Supply Environment
- Negotiations
- Information Technology
- Quality Issues
- Internal Relationships
- External Relationships
Module III: Leadership in Supply Management
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Leadership
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Risk and Compliance
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Strategic Sourcing
Course Schedule 2009-2010
Fall 2009
- PSM 101- Module Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Oct. 22 , 2009
- PSM 102- Module Thursdays, Nov. 5 - Dec. 17, 2009
Winter/Spring 2010
- PSM 103- Module Thursdays, January 14 - Feb. 18, 2010
- PSM 101- Module Thursdays, March 11 - April 15, 2010
Summer 2010
- PSM 102 - Module Thursdays, May 6- June 10, 2010
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PSM 103- Module Thursdays, June 24 - July 29, 2010
Merrimack College may limit enrollment or cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment.
Tuition and Refund Policy
Tuition for each course is $625.00.
Course material used for three courses: $235.00
Payment for courses and course material must be received in full prior to the first class meeting.
There is a one-time matriculation fee of $35 due upon registration for your first class here at Merrimack College.
Refund Policy:
Students are entitled to a refund of tuition according to the following schedule:
- Prior to the first class meeting 100%
- After the first class meeting 0%
Notice of withdrawal must be in writing.
For more information please call 978-837-5154 or email
dorothy.zanni@merrimack.edu
Dorothy Zanni
Director of Industry Programs