Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| SCU Online | Term3 | Term3 |
Unit description
Application of core concepts of project procurement through in structure and problem-based learning experiences. Students develop a critical ability in contract development, negotiation and incentivising: demonstrating a higher-level understanding of the project incentive-performance relationship.
Unit content
- Procurement Planning (1)
- Procurement Planning (2)
- Conduct Procurement (1)
- Conduct Procurement (2)
- Control Procurements
- Close Procurement
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate a critical understanding of contract types, in addition to the contract-performance relationship |
| 2 | critically evaluate theories and concepts underpinning buyer-contractor relationships as it pertains to project management |
| 3 | demonstrate an ability to creatively negotiate project plans and incentives to achieve the highest level of group-benefit, without sacrificing performance |
| 4 | display a higher-level ability in explaining, evaluating and developing clear legal, financial and technical components of project contracts |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of contract types, in addition to the contract-performance relationship
- critically evaluate theories and concepts underpinning buyer-contractor relationships as it pertains to project management
- demonstrate an ability to creatively negotiate project plans and incentives to achieve the highest level of group-benefit, without sacrificing performance
- display a higher-level ability in explaining, evaluating and developing clear legal, financial and technical components of project contracts
Prescribed Learning Resources
- Fleming, QW, 2016, Project Procurement Management: Contracting, Subcontracting, Teaming, Project Management Institute, Chicago. ISBN: 13: 9781628251739, 10: 1628251735.
- No prescribed resources/equipment.
Teaching and assessment
| Teaching method |
| Structured online learning |
| Assessment | |
| Report | 45% |
| Report | 55% |
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Fee paying courses
For postgraduate or undergraduate full fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees
International
Please check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.