Postgraduate USA-MPM412-2021

Procurement & Contract Management

Strengthen your knowledge of contract law and management. Gather up the methods used when procuring the goods or services needed to execute a project.Consider the moral, legal and environmental aspects of project procurement and contract management.

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

Demonstrate an advanced theoretical and practical understanding of procurement and contract management processes within project management contexts over the life of a project
Apply different procurement options based on assessment criteria to suit various project requirements from procurement decisions, methods of solicitations, documentations and selection of services providers
Justify and interpret the legal applications and implications to maintain the integrity of the tender procurement process, including fairness and transparency in preparing tender documentations and evaluations
Critically analyse and synthesise complex contractual issues and resolutions from contract documentations to project completion.

Topics covered

- Planning procurements
- Solicitation methods
- Procurement and contract strategies
- Tendering processes
- Prequalification systems
- Specifications
- Evaluation techniques
- Procurement probity and ethics
- Application of contract law
- Contract administration
- Contract closeout
- Green procurement
- E-procurement
- Supply chain management
- Contract dispute resolution

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

USA-MPM411-Principles of Project Management

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject will provide you with advanced knowledge of procurement and contract strategies, methods and management processes throughout the life-cycle to achieve project deliverables.

Assessments

Essay (30%)
Group project (1300-1500 words per person) (30%)
Examination (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 18 Jul 21 to 24 Oct 21

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.