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PGMT 3240: IT Resource, Procurement, and Contracts
Effective date
January 2026
Department
IT Project Management
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
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.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify key components of IT procurement and contract lifecycle.
- Develop procurement plans aligned with project objectives.
- Evaluate vendor proposals and facilitate vendor selection processes.
- Describe the legal frameworks governing IT contracts.
- Negotiate contract terms and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Monitor contract performance and address contractual risks.
- Develop a Project Resource Management Plan
- Manage and control project resources
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
This course will be presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including lectures, active learning strategies, online activities, group activities, and projects.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Project |
20 |
|
Course topics
- - 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
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.