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PGMT 1005: Project Resource and Procurement Management
Effective date
May 2022
Department
Bus & Project Mgmt PD Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course introduces students to project resources and procurement management.
Students learn the processes to identify, acquire, and manage the resources for the successful completion of the project. Students also learn the tools, techniques, and processes for procuring products, services, or results needed for project success.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
PGMT 1001, PGMT 1002.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop a Project Resource Management Plan
- Apply a variety of tools and techniques to acquire the resources required for the project
- Assign clear roles and responsibilities for team members using RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) charts
- Apply team management skills to promote positive team dynamics
- Manage and control physical resources
- Develop a Project Procurement Management Plan
- Conduct project procurement processes
- Control project procurement
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
|
Assignments |
20 |
Team and individual assignments and projects defined by the instructor |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Weekly planned and/or ad-hoc quizzes |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation in class and team discussions |
Course topics
- Developing project resource management plan - Team and physical resources
- Estimating project activity resources
- Acquiring project resources
- Developing and managing team
- Controlling project resources
- Developing a procurement management plan
- conducting procurement
- Controling procurement
- Resource and procurement in agile environments
Learning resources
Project Management: The Managerial Process, 8th edition, by Erik Larson and Clifford Gray
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.