For this stage, Student are expected to make good grades in their previous level, must pass all exams with P2 and P1 scores,

If there is any reference to any of the subjects in the State 1, there shall be a rewrite of such paper in the stage 2 or an extended period for proper gratification

This Professional stage is for both Regular and Conversion

There are two diets for this stage, which are: January/February Academy Section and August/September Section.

Lectures run from February to May for the first diet and August to November for the second diet

STAGE II (7PAPERS)

  1. Project Management
    2. International Purchasing Management
    3. Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria
    4. Purchasing Practice and Techniques
    5. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management I
    6. Government Procurement Policy & Stores Regulations
    7. Stock Audit and Verification




EXEMPTIONS:

i.  Exemption may be granted from all Foundation Stage subjects to holders
   HNC/HND. B. SC in a related field from recognized Polytechnics, Colleges of Technology, and           Universities.
ii.  May be granted to holders of recognized and relevant Professional Certificates on subject basis
iii.  Holders of HND or B.Sc in Purchasing and Supply Management are granted exemption from all the subjects in the Foundation Stage and Part I of the Professional Stage except Economic Policy Formulation in Nigeria.


NOTE:
A Candidate entitled to exemptions must submit documentary evidence along with the application form. Exemptions granted will not be recorded until appropriate fees are paid.


METHOD OF EXAMINATION
Examinations will be conducted by means of essay, objective, and case-oriented questions.
These questions will be prepared jointly by the Institute and academicians, and the examination will be conducted by the Institute jointly with Colleges, Polytechnics, and/or Universities or other independent examining bodies as may be approved by the CIPSMN  Council from time to time. The grading of the written test papers will be performed Institute’s Education and Examination Committee and ratified by the Council of CIPSMIN.


Candidates are advised to enter for a minimum of subjects at any examination and must complete a part before moving to the next stage.


No subject shall be recorded unless a Candidate passes at least half of the total number of
subjects offered in the examination at any part or level


The pass mark for examination shall be as follows:


The pass mark for examinations in the Foundation and Professional stages will be 50%. The
grading are as follows: