BA Public Procurement and Asset Management
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Description
Effective procurement and asset management systems are crucial for achieving economic efficiency and value for money in Ethiopia, as a significant portion of the government budget is allocated for procurement. This program addresses the skills gap in this field by training knowledgeable and competent professionals who can improve the procurement and asset management system. Over four years, students will gain essential knowledge, technical skills, ethical standards, and research capabilities necessary for implementing effective procurement practices and managing public assets efficiently.
Professional Profile:
Graduates will be prepared to work as:
- Public and private sector procurement and asset managers
- Procurement and asset management specialists
- Strategic planning specialists in procurement and asset management
- National and international procurement specialists
- Fixed asset and inventory lifecycle management specialists
- Financial management officers, accountants, or auditors
Prerequisites & Requirements
Candidates must meet the entry requirements set by the Ministry of Education and the university.
Exit Level Outcomes
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Graduates will be equipped to:
- Design and implement procurement and asset management systems
- Advise on PAM policy amendments
- Apply PAM rules and regulations effectively
- Prepare and manage procurement plans with spending analysis
- Navigate tax and customs procedures in public procurement
- Execute management strategies for public assets
- Manage inventory, supply chain, and logistics for public organizations
- Conduct feasibility studies for public projects
- Uphold civil service ethics in procurement and asset management
- Perform accounting and financial management tasks for government organizations
- Conduct audits on procurement and asset management in public and non-profit organizations
- Assess efficiency, economy, and effectiveness in public sectors
- Prepare and manage budgets for public and non-profit institutions
- Conduct scientific research in public procurement and asset management