IT Resource, Procurement, and Contracts

Course code PGMT 3240

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

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This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of IT procurement processes and contract management in project environments. Students will explore procurement planning, vendor selection, negotiation strategies, and legal aspects of IT contracts. The course focuses on practical skills and knowledge required for managing contracts and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational policies. This course also introduces students to project resources management where students learn the processes to identify, acquire, and manage the resources for the successful completion of the project.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • – Introduction to IT Procurement and Contracts – Procurement Planning and Strategy – Vendor Management and RFP Processes – Legal and Ethical Aspects of IT Contracts – Negotiation Techniques in Procurement – Risk Management in IT Procurement – Performance Monitoring and Vendor Relationships – Case Studies in IT Procurement and Contracts – Emerging Trends in IT Contracting – Project Resource Management Plan – Manage and control project resources

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.