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Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast

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Unit name Category Management
Unit code ZAA252
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School University College
Discipline Applied Business
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and develop organisational demand and spend data to create opportunities for reducing costs within organisations
  2. Investigate and analyse supply market information related to competitiveness, cost and long-term viability
  3. Evaluate and apply category management strategies to achieve positive organisational cost and contractual effectiveness
  4. Communicate solutions to category management challenges

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern
  • Online lectures
  • Tutorials 1-2hrs per week
  • Workshops up to 4 days per term (compulsory)
Assessment

AT1: Organisational Spend Analysis (25%)

AT2: Supply Market Analysis (25%)

AT3: Organisational Category Management Proposal (50%)

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