mgt5clp contract law for pm

CONTRACT LAW FOR PROJECT MANAGERS

MGT5CLP

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides a theoretical understanding of contract management and its practical implementation. In an increasingly complex business environment, it is vital for managers to be able to practice high level contract negotiations and management. The content of the subject will include contracts, legislative requirements and organisational policies, negotiation and conflict resolution and preparing contracts and contractual terms and conditions.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMarc Olynyk

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions This subject is only to be made available to students admiitted to the Master of Management (Project Management).

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsOn-line resources - academic and industry articles, research papers and other readingsPrescribedTBCTBC

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify and explain the essential elements and structure of a valid and enforceable contract

Activities:
Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field Project / case study and exam
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

02. Critically analyse strategies for negotiatingand managing business contracts and managing the performance of contractual obligations

Activities:
Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study and exam
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

03. Identify legal risks that might arise during the negotiation of commercial contracts and describe available remedies

Activities:
Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

04. Identify key parts of the contract lifecycle management

Activities:
Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

05. Analyse and evaluate dispute resolution mechanisms

Activities:
Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

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