IT Procurement and Contracts

Course code PGMT 2200

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

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.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • - 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

How to register

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

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.