Supply Chain & Information Systems Department (KNUST)-see now
In this article we’ll look an overview of Supply Chain & Information Systems Department (KNUST), Benefits, Career etc.
Supply Chain & Information Systems department
Supply Chain & Information Systems department is one of the 4 departments under the KNUST School of business and falls under the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. The Supply Chain & Information Systems department, also known as ‘SCIS’, is an interdisciplinary department that encompasses three main interrelated areas:
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management involves the integration of business processes across organizations from raw material suppliers through manufacturing and processing to the final customer. Our programmes in this area provides students with the core knowledge related to a wide variety of supply chain activities, including demand planning, purchasing and procurement, inventory control, supply chain coordination, product and service support, information technology, supply chain strategy, etc. Logistics also focuses on the flow of goods and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption and involves transportation, distribution, warehousing, facility location analysis, material handling and packaging, etc.
The Logistics and Supply Chain programme which falls under the Supply Chain & Information Systems department was introduced in 2005 and was the first such programme in the country. Currently, KSB through the SCIS department is mentoring several private and public universities both in Ghana and the sub-region that have also introduced similar programmes.
Obtaining a degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management can open up a wide range of job prospects in various industries. This field is crucial for the efficient movement of goods and services, and it has become increasingly important with the globalization of businesses. Here are some potential job prospects after attaining a degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
Operations Management
Every company undertakes some form of operations, which is the transformative process of converting inputs into outputs. Operations management is an field under the Supply Chain & Information Systems department which focuses on the analysis, design, implementation, planning, control, and improvement of manufacturing and service processes. Excellence in operational performance has become a key factor in establishing competitive advantage and Ghanaian companies have come to realize this and are now seeking well-trained operations managers with the background that our education offers.
Attaining a degree in Operations Management can open up a wide range of job prospects in various industries. Operations Management focuses on improving efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness of processes within an organization. Here are some potential job prospects after completing a degree in Operations Management:
Information Systems (BIT)
The area of Information Systems under the Supply Chain & Information Systems department deals with the design, development, implementation, impact and management of information systems and technologies in organizations. Information Systems have become the backbone of modern businesses. Currently, almost all business functions such as operations, marketing, accounting and finance rely heavily on information systems for developing and maintaining strategic advantage. Thus, information systems have become the key integrator in business processes and in organizations. The department offers programmes in Business Information Technology at the undergraduate level and Management Information Systems at the postgraduate level.
The department was formerly known as the department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences (from 2005 to 2015).
After attaining a degree in Business Information Systems, you will have a variety of job prospects in both business and technology sectors. The skills you acquire during your studies will make you valuable in various roles that involve the intersection of business and information technology. Some potential job prospects include:
Supply Chain & Information Systems department Heads
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The Exams Officer of the Supply Chain & Information Systems department (SCIS) is in the person of
The Department Secretary of the Supply Chain & Information Systems department (SCIS) is in the person of
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