Postgraduate CUR-PRM540-2023

Project Procurement Management

Grasp the importance of the procurement phase of a project. You’ll design a procurement plan that reflects the acquisition and tendering processes involved in project management. Assemble a working knowledge of contract management and the relevant laws.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

design a Procurement Management Plan for an authentic project
evaluate prequalification/tender criteria and source selection in a project environment for an authentic organisation
review a procurement case study and reflect upon and analyse its efficacy.

Topics covered

- Introduction to Procurement and Project Management
- Procurement Objectives and Arrangements
- Procurement Planning
- Scope of Work and Performance Management
- Price Models and Procurement Risk
- Supplier Selection
- Introduction to Contract Management
- Contract Management Plan
- Contract Law
- Legal Terms in Contracting
- Ethics in Procurement
- Review

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

Other requirements - continual broadband access and email address

Description

Projects require the procurement of a wide variety of resources in order to carry out the various project activities. The process by which people, goods and services are obtained is referred to as procurement. This subject explores project procurement; acquisition processes; procurement planning; source selection; procurement documents; tendering and awards and contract administration.The subject also considers the body of law that affects procurement.

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