Concourse | PMAN 641 9041 Project Procurement Management (2152)

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FACULTY CONTACT

COURSE DESCRIPTION

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Michael Belak [email protected]

Prerequisite: PMAN 600 or PMAN 634. An examination of the tools needed for project procurementmanagement. Focus is on determining what needs to be purchased or acquired and determining whenand how to acquire it. Topics include planning the contracting efforts (documenting products andservices and identifying potential sellers); requesting sellers' responses (obtaining information,quotation, bids, offers, or proposals); selecting the seller (receiving and reviewing offers, selectingamong those potential offers, and negotiating a contract); administering contracts (managing therelationship between buyers and sellers, including documentation, corrective actions, and contractchanges); and closing contracts (completing the contract and settling all open issues).

This course is designed to help students understand the processes of project procurementmanagement and the project manager's role in project procurement. Procurement is an important andcritical part of most projects. Project managers will likely partner with resources on a project team whoare responsible for procurement. The course will provide students with an in-depth understanding ofthe roles of the procurement professionals on the project team and how they should work with theproject manager. This understanding is crucial to ensure that the project manager builds the rightprocurement-related activities and tasks into the project plan and manage these procurement activities

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADELPHI SYLLABUS

PMAN 641 9041 PROJECTPROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT (2152)PMAN-641

Spring 2015 Section 9041 3 Credits 02/02/2015 to 04/26/2015

Modified 03/05/2015



COURSE OUTCOMES

accordingly. This course will closely mirror the Project Procurement Management processes defined inthe PMBOK; plan procurement management, conduct procurements, control procurements, and closeprocurements.

The last date to withdraw is (www.umuc.edu/withdrawals (http://www.umuc.edu/withdrawals))

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

Core Learning Area ObjectivesCOMM: Effective CommunicationTECH:Technology FluencyINFO: Information Literacy/ResearchGLOB: Globalization/Research CompetencyQUANT: Quantitative LiteracyTHIN: Critical ThinkingSPEC: Specialized Knowledge of the Discipline

Course Objectives COMM TECH INFO GLOB QUAN THIN SPEC

Evaluate the quality and effectiveness ofthe procurement planning process in afirm or organization.

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Analyze and apply key lessons learnedin procurement management.

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Define and use standard procurementterminology.

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Practice all aspects of contractnegotiation.

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Apply the theoretical and practicalaspects of contract laws to a particularwork environment, issue, or case.

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Analyze and become completely familiarwith required documentation forprogress reports or other contract-related documentation.

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COURSE MATERIALS

CLASS GUIDELINES

GRADING INFORMATION

Evaluate the performance of bothbuyers and sellers in situations ofproject change, variation, claim ordispute.

Capture through practice the benefits ofprocurement management (costsavings, time savings, economies ofscale, workforce streamlining, andbuyers/sellers relationships).

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Implement at least one form of e-procurement.

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Decide on the conditions under whichcost plus contracts and cost plus fixedfee contracts are the most applicable.

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Practice ethical considerationsassociated with project managementand especially project procurementmanagement.

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Preparation:

Classroom Management:

Preferred Contact Method: Questions regarding the class or material should be posted in theweekly forum as other students may benefit from the answer to your question. Personalquestions regarding assignments, grades, etc. should be sent to me via my faculty emailaddress.

Supplemental Materials:

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Grades will be determined based on the following:

Activity Percent of FinalGrade

Weekly Participation, Contributions, and TopicManagement (all weeks) 15

Assignment #1 Procurement Processes 15

Assignment #2 Project Management Issue 25

Case Study ( 2 separate cases) - Team Effort 20

Final Exam 25

COURSE SPECIFIC GRADING POLICIES

1. Discussion Participation: Be sure that you have read the Discussion Participation Rubricto understand the expectations for weekly Discussion participation. All assignments thatrequire Discussion participation must be posted in LEO. See more details under ProjectDescriptions below.

2. Team Projects: All team members will receive the same grade for the Team Project andteam. Before a team grade can be assigned, all team members must have posted their copyof the case study to the Assignment folder. Note, however, the instructor reserves the rightto give team members who fail to actively and effectively contribute to team assignments alower grade for that assignment.

3. Originality:You are encouraged to refer to, and build upon, the concepts, techniques, andideas explored in previous coursework. However, everything you submit,including all team projects, must be original work written by you (and, asapplicable, your team) specifically for this course.As a general rule, you cannot reuse projects developed in other classes.Resubmission of coursework from previous classes (whether or not taken atUMUC), partially or in its entirety, is unacceptable unless prior approval isobtained from the instructor for the specific assignment.Using coursework from a previous class, partially or in its entirety, withoutexplicit prior approval from your instructor will result in a grade of zero for theassignment.Your assignments must be submitted to Turnitin.com (http://turnitin.com/) toensure plagiarism is not involved see below. Ensure you plan the Turnitinsubmission lead time into your schedule against any assignments due date.

Late Policy:

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The assignments, participation (discussion topics and Web activities), and examinations should besubmitted on time. You will have a long lead time in which to prepare, ask questions, and seek help.Therefore, unless a major accident, illness, or work assignment (with supporting documentation)prevents you from submitting work on time, late assignments will only be accepted with a severepenalty. Points will be subtracted to reduce your score by one letter grade per day late. After three (3)days late, work is NOT accepted and you will receive a zero (0) or "F" for the assignment. Anyassignments that are returned to you for re-submission must be completed within five business days oryou will receive a zero (0) or "F" for the assignment. No late exams will be accepted. There will be noexceptions to this policy, please do not ask.

GRADING GUIDELINES

According to The Graduate School's grading policy, the following marks are used:

A (90-100) = Excellent B (80-89) = Good C (70-79) = Below standardsF (69 or below) = Failure FN = Failure for nonattendanceG = Grade pending P = Passing S = Satisfactory U = Unsatisfactory I = Incomplete AU = Audit W = Withdrew

The grade of "B" represents the benchmark for The Graduate School. It indicates that the student hasdemonstrated competency in the subject matter of the course, e.g., has fulfilled all course requirementson time, has a clear grasp of the full range of course materials and concepts, and is able to present andapply these materials and concepts in clear, well-reasoned, well-organized, and grammatically correctresponses, whether written or oral.

Only students who fully meet this standard and, in addition, demonstrate exceptional comprehensionand application of the course subject matter earn a grade of "A."

Students who do not meet the benchmark standard of competency fall within the "C" range or lower.They, in effect, have not met graduate level standards. Where this failure is substantial, they can earn an"F." The "FN" grade means a failure in the course because the student has ceased to attend andparticipate in course assignments and activities within the first 60 percent of the session but has notofficially withdrawn.



PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

Please remember to keep current with the course and frequently review feedback and assignmentgrades as the course progresses. Students should check assignment grades within five days afterthey're posted. Any questions regarding posted assignment grades must be asked within five days oftheir posting or the grade for that assignment will be considered final.

1. Weekly Discussion Participation and Contributions (15% Total) Course Objectives 1, 2, 3, 6, 7,9, 10, & 11 are met through successful completion of this activity.

1. A critical aspect of successfully completing this course is your regular, substantive, andmeaningful participation and contribution inside the weekly Discussions in the courseclassroom. A separate Discussion will be available each week where you are expected toparticipate significantly and contribute regularly on a timely basis. All discussionresponses must be posted no later than the last day of the current session for whichthe work is assigned.

2. Be sure to read each assignment carefully and thoroughly, and answer all parts of theassignment completely. Indicate which parts of the question you are answering bynumbering and separating your answers.

3. The discussion topics will be based on weekly readings. Responses to the topics should besubstantive, based on your own experiences, if applicable, and show a comprehensiveunderstanding of the assigned readings and individual research. You are encouraged toconsult additional online resources, current news articles, and applicable publications to aidin developing Discussion responses.

4. Your responses should also reflect your depth of understanding of the issues underdiscussion. Responses must be clear, succinct, to the point, and reflect critical thinking onthe topic of the Discussion.

5. The key to Discussion success: Post early and post often. You must participate each week,and follow the detailed parameters provided in the Discussion Rubric found under CourseContent.

2. Two Individual Assignments (40% Total) - Course Objectives 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, & 11 are metthrough successful completion of this activity.

1. As detailed in the Class Schedule, students are expected to submit two substantiveindividual written assignment(s). For each individual assignment, please respond to theassigned topic with a thoroughly researched, well-written and professional analysis that (i)demonstrates an understanding of the assigned readings, (ii) makes detailed references tothe concepts and issues covered in the textbook materials, and (iii) meets indicated lengthrequirements. Refer to the detailed parameters provided in the Individual Assignment Rubricfound under Course Content.

2. All written assignments must comply with the requirements of the American PsychologicalAssociations (APA) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. A



sample research paper is posted in the Classroom. Especially ensure that you follow properAPA format for the paper as a whole, and for all reference citations, whether quoted verbatimor paraphrased, that are included to support your analysis. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.

Individual Paper Assignments:

Assignment #1 Due Week #4 (15%) = Project Procurement Processes

Based on either your personal project experience or your research, select a project. (If you prefer, useone of the assigned case study projects.) In a 5-7 page research paper, discuss the PMBOK's 4processes of project procurement, and how they were or could be applied to your project'sprocurement efforts. In your paper, highlight potential differences between commercial and governmentproject procurements.

Assignment #2 Due Week #10 (25%) = Project Procurement Report

Using research sources from the UMUC Library or other sources, research, review, and understand oneof the issues from the list below as it relates to project procurement management. You may alsopropose your own topic to the instructor for prior approval. Write a minimum 1,250 - 1,400 word reportbased on your research. Sample topics include:

Legal aspects of project procurementProcurement for government-based projectsUnique aspects of IT project procurementIssues and problems with mega project procurementsUnique aspects of international project procurementsProject Procurement and social responsibilityE-Procurement for project procurementsProject procurement close out requirementsProject procurement documentation requirements

3. Case Studies Due Week #7 and 9 (20% Total - 10% per case) Team Effort -Course objectives1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, & 10 are met through successful completion of these case studies.

1. Several weeks into the semester, the instructor will assign team members for each StudyGroup.

2. As a team, review each case study carefully: Case 1: The Springfield InterchangeConstruction Case, & Case 2 : The Chunnel Project. For each case, the team then willcollaboratively draft and agree on a responsive case study. Study Groups should make useof the LEO Study Group Discussion area for their collaborations.

3. Once the case study is finalized, each team member submits his or her version viathe Assignment folder by the end of the due date. Each team member must post thesame case study by the due date before a case study will be graded.

4. A sample case study is posted in the Classroom for reference. The teams analysis should beas comprehensive as possible emphasizing lessons learned and different approaches,methods, techniques or activities that could have been undertaken to improve the overall



ACADEMIC POLICIES

performance of the projects procurement effort. 5. Refer to the detailed parameters provided in the Detailed Group Assignment Instructions

and the Group Assignment Grading Rubric found under Course Content. Since thefocus of this course is on Project Procurement Management, students are expected to focuson and analyze the case studys procurement efforts rather than on other elements of projectmanagement.

4. Final Exam Due Week #12 (25%) - Course Objectives 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 10 are met throughsuccessful completion of the Final Exam.

1. The final examination will be open books and notes, and will consist of both multiple choiceand short answer questions based on all course reading assignments, Discussions, andrelated content.

2. The final examination will be posted during Week #12.3. The final examination is an individual course assignment, not a group assignment.4. You will have the opportunity to download the Exam Questions Sheet, and then complete

the exam off-line. Grades will be posted to your individual Assignment folder.5. There will be a time limit imposed by the instructor for completion of the exam.

Academic Policies and Guidelines

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

As a member of the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) academic community thathonors integrity and respect for others you are expected to maintain a high level of personal integrity inyour academic work at all times. Your work should be original and must not be reused in other courses.

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The following academic policies and procedures apply to this course and your studies at UMUC.

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SYLLABUS CHANGES

All items on this syllabus are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor and the Office ofAcademic Affairs.

Course Schedule

The course schedule is located under the link labeled Additional Course Information. Please refer to thisinformation to ensure you have all requirements.

Session/ Dates Readings, Assignments, and Due Dates

1

2/2-2/8/2015

Introduction to Project Procurement Management Overview of project procurement managementRoles and responsibilities in project procurement management

Read:PMAN 641 SyllabusPMAN 641 Read Me FirstPMBOK 12, pp. 355-358 (stop before Section 12.1)Chapter 1- Fleming

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Chapter 2, 3 - Garrett

Do:

Participate in Discussion # 1

2

2/9-2/15/2015

Plan Procurement Management (formerly: Plan Procurements)Make or Buy AnalysisProcurement Management PlanStatement of Work (SOW)

Read:PMBOK 12.1, 12.1.1, 12.1.2.1 12.1.3.7Chapters 2, 3, 7 - Fleming

Do:


3

2/16-2/22/2015

Plan Procurement Management - Procurement RisksTypes of procurement risks Identifying risksRisk planningTools for mitigating & transferring risk

Read:Chapter 5 - FlemingPp. 50-53, 84-86 - Garrett

Do:


4

2/23-3/1/2015

Plan Procurement Management - Selection of Contract Types Categories and types of contractsRange of contract types and distribution of riskSelecting a contract type

Read:PMBOK 12 generallyChapter 6 - FlemingChapter 5 - Garrett

Do:Participate in Discussion #4

Due Date: Assignment #1 (Project Procurement Processes) due by 11:59pm on the last day of Week 4



5

3/2-3/8/2015

Plan Procurement Management - Competition and ProcurementDocuments

Full and Open CompetitionProcurement Documents & RFx'sOutline of a typical Request for Proposal (RFP)Development of Source Selection CriteriaPreparing for the Competition

Read:PMBOK 12.1.3.2 - 12.1.3.7 Chapter 8 - FlemingChapter 6, pp. 140- 146 - Garrett

Do:


6

3/9-3/15/2015

Legal Aspects of Project Procurement ManagementLaws Governing Procurement ManagementContract Disputes & Claims - Commercial & GovernmentContract Damage Types Dispute resolution mechanisms - Negotiation, Mediation &Arbitration

Read:Chapter 9 - FlemingChapter 5 - Garrett

Do:


7

3/16-3/22/2015

Conduct ProcurementsBenefits of CompetitionSoliciting sellersSole sourcing versus Single SourcingSeller Pre-Response Discussion

Read:PMBOK 12.2, pp. 371 - 379Chapter 10 - FlemingChapter 7 - Garrett

Do:




DUE DATE: Case study #1 - The Springfield Interchange ImprovementProject - due by 11: 59pm on the last day of Week 7

8

3/23-3/29/2015

Conduct ProcurementsEvaluating SellersBest and Final OffersContract negotiationAward

Read:PMBOK 12.2.3Chapter 11 - FlemingPP. 149 159 - Garrett

Do:


LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW IS 3/27/2015

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3/30-4/5/2015

Control Procurements (formerly Administer Procurements)Role of the buyerRole of the sellerChange managementHandling change request

Read:PMBOK, 12.3Chapter 12 - Flemingpp. 162 185 - Garrett

Do:Participate in Discussion # 9

DUE DATE: Case study # 2 (Chunnel Project) - due by 11: 59 pm on thelast day of Week 9

10

4/6-4/12/2015

Close Procurements Contract close outBuyer acceptance and procurement auditsAdministrative close out



Read:PMBOK 12.4Chapter 13 - FlemingPP. 185 194 - Garrett

Do:


Due Date: Assignment #2 (Project Procurement Management Report)due by 11: 59 pm

11

4/13-4/19/2015

Ethical Issues & Project Procurement ManagementEthics in relation to morals and other valuesProfessional responsibilityindividual and corporate ethicsversus legal and moral responsibilities.Codes of ethics - PMI and ISM

Read:pp. 191 -193 - FlemingChapter 2 - GarrettPMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct - seeWebliographyISM Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply ManagementConduct - see Webliography

Do:Participate in Discussion # 11

12

4/20-4/26/2015

Final Exam and Final Thoughts

Final Exam: due by 11:59 pm on 4/21/2015