CUL 360 - Purchasing Control

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 1
Description: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have an advanced understanding of the purchasing cycle, business control plans, competitive bidding techniques, purchasing specifications, cash control, budgetary planning, equipment purchasing, cost controls, bidding and receiving. This will be accomplished using industry specific software designed to create a more profitable business operation.

Prerequisites: CUL 303 or consent of department.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Spring Only
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Course Competencies

Prepare purchasing specifications.
Evaluate revenue-generating services.
Prepare detailed specifications for capital purchases.
Examine the purchase of food and supplies.
Review cost of menus against budget and guidelines.
Recommend cost-effective procedures.