Concourse - PMAN 641 9041 Project Procurement Management (2152)

Concourse | PMAN 641 9041 Project Procurement Management (2152)
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADELPHI SYLLABUS
PMAN 641 9041 PROJECT

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT (2152)
PMAN-641
Spring 2015 Section 9041 3 Credits 02/02/2015 to 04/26/2015
Modified 03/05/2015
FACULTY CONTACT
Michael Belak Michael.Belak@faculty.umuc.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: PMAN 600 or PMAN 634. An examination of the tools needed for project procurement
management. Focus is on determining what needs to be purchased or acquired and determining when
and how to acquire it. Topics include planning the contracting eorts (documenting products and
services and identifying potential sellers); requesting sellers' responses (obtaining information,
quotation, bids, oers, or proposals); selecting the seller (receiving and reviewing oers, selecting
among those potential oers, and negotiating a contract); administering contracts (managing the
relationship between buyers and sellers, including documentation, corrective actions, and contract
changes); and closing contracts (completing the contract and settling all open issues).
COURSE INTRODUCTION
This course is designed to help students understand the processes of project procurement
management and the project manager's role in project procurement. Procurement is an important and
critical part of most projects. Project managers will likely partner with resources on a project team who
are responsible for procurement. The course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of
the roles of the procurement professionals on the project team and how they should work with the
project manager. This understanding is crucial to ensure that the project manager builds the right
procurement-related activities and tasks into the project plan and manage these procurement activities
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accordingly. This course will closely mirror the Project Procurement Management processes defined in
the PMBOK; plan procurement management, conduct procurements, control procurements, and close
procurements.
The last date to withdraw is (www.umuc.edu/withdrawals (http://www.umuc.edu/withdrawals))
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
Core Learning Area Objectives
COMM: Eective Communication
TECH:Technology Fluency
INFO: Information Literacy/Research
GLOB: Globalization/Research Competency
QUANT: Quantitative Literacy
THIN: Critical Thinking
SPEC: Specialized Knowledge of the Discipline
Course Objectives
COMM
TECH
INFO
Evaluate the quality and eectiveness of

the procurement planning process in a
firm or organization.
Analyze and apply key lessons learned

in procurement management.
Define and use standard procurement

terminology.
Practice all aspects of contract

negotiation.
Apply the theoretical and practical

aspects of contract laws to a particular
work environment, issue, or case.
QUAN
THIN
SPEC
Analyze and become completely familiar

with required documentation for
progress reports or other contractrelated documentation.
X
GLOB
X
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Evaluate the performance of both

buyers and sellers in situations of
project change, variation, claim or
dispute.
Capture through practice the benefits of
procurement management (cost
savings, time savings, economies of
scale, workforce streamlining, and
buyers/sellers relationships).
Implement at least one form of eprocurement.
Decide on the conditions under which

cost plus contracts and cost plus fixed
fee contracts are the most applicable.
Practice ethical considerations

associated with project management
and especially project procurement
management.
COURSE MATERIALS
Click to access your course materials information (http://webapps.umuc.edu/grcmBook/BPage.cfm?C=
PMAN%20641&S=9041&Sem=2152)
CLASS GUIDELINES
Preparation:
Classroom Management:
Preferred Contact Method: Questions regarding the class or material should be posted in the
weekly forum as other students may benefit from the answer to your question. Personal
questions regarding assignments, grades, etc. should be sent to me via my faculty email
address.
Supplemental Materials:
GRADING INFORMATION
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Grades will be determined based on the following:

Activity
Percent of Final
Grade
Weekly Participation, Contributions, and Topic

Management (all weeks)
15
Assignment #1 Procurement Processes
15
Assignment #2 Project Management Issue
25
Case Study ( 2 separate cases) - Team Eort
20
Final Exam
25
COURSE SPECIFIC GRADING POLICIES

1. Discussion Participation: Be sure that you have read the Discussion Participation Rubric
to understand the expectations for weekly Discussion participation. All assignments that
require Discussion participation must be posted in LEO. See more details under Project
Descriptions below.
2. Team Projects: All team members will receive the same grade for the Team Project and
team. Before a team grade can be assigned, all team members must have posted their copy
of the case study to the Assignment folder. Note, however, the instructor reserves the right
to give team members who fail to actively and eectively contribute to team assignments a
lower grade for that assignment.
3. Originality:
You are encouraged to refer to, and build upon, the concepts, techniques, and
ideas explored in previous coursework. However, everything you submit,
including all team projects, must be original work written by you (and, as
applicable, 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 at
UMUC), partially or in its entirety, is unacceptable unless prior approval is
obtained from the instructor for the specific assignment.
Using coursework from a previous class, partially or in its entirety, without
explicit prior approval from your instructor will result in a grade of zero for the
assignment.
Your assignments must be submitted to Turnitin.com (http://turnitin.com/) to
ensure plagiarism is not involved see below. Ensure you plan the Turnitin
submission 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 be
submitted 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 severe
penalty. 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. Any
assignments that are returned to you for re-submission must be completed within five business days or
you will receive a zero (0) or "F" for the assignment. No late exams will be accepted. There will be no
exceptions 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 standards
F (69 or below) = Failure
FN = Failure for nonattendance
G = 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 has
demonstrated competency in the subject matter of the course, e.g., has fulfilled all course requirements
on time, has a clear grasp of the full range of course materials and concepts, and is able to present and
apply these materials and concepts in clear, well-reasoned, well-organized, and grammatically correct
responses, whether written or oral.
Only students who fully meet this standard and, in addition, demonstrate exceptional comprehension
and 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 eect, 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 and
participate in course assignments and activities within the first 60 percent of the session but has not
ocially withdrawn.
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Please remember to keep current with the course and frequently review feedback and assignment
grades as the course progresses. Students should check assignment grades within five days after
they're posted. Any questions regarding posted assignment grades must be asked within five days of
their posting or the grade for that assignment will be considered final.
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
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, and
meaningful participation and contribution inside the weekly Discussions in the course
classroom. A separate Discussion will be available each week where you are expected to
participate significantly and contribute regularly on a timely basis. All discussion
responses must be posted no later than the last day of the current session for which
the work is assigned.
2. Be sure to read each assignment carefully and thoroughly, and answer all parts of the
assignment completely. Indicate which parts of the question you are answering by
numbering and separating your answers.
3. The discussion topics will be based on weekly readings. Responses to the topics should be
substantive, based on your own experiences, if applicable, and show a comprehensive
understanding of the assigned readings and individual research. You are encouraged to
consult additional online resources, current news articles, and applicable publications to aid
in developing Discussion responses.
4. Your responses should also reflect your depth of understanding of the issues under
discussion. Responses must be clear, succinct, to the point, and reflect critical thinking on
the 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 Course
Content.
2. Two Individual Assignments (40% Total) - Course Objectives 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, & 11 are met
through successful completion of this activity.
1. As detailed in the Class Schedule, students are expected to submit two substantive
individual written assignment(s). For each individual assignment, please respond to the
assigned topic with a thoroughly researched, well-written and professional analysis that (i)
demonstrates an understanding of the assigned readings, (ii) makes detailed references to
the concepts and issues covered in the textbook materials, and (iii) meets indicated length
requirements. Refer to the detailed parameters provided in the Individual Assignment Rubric
found under Course Content.
2. All written assignments must comply with the requirements of the American Psychological
Associations (APA) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. A
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sample research paper is posted in the Classroom. Especially ensure that you follow proper
APA format for the paper as a whole, and for all reference citations, whether quoted verbatim
or 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, use
one of the assigned case study projects.) In a 5-7 page research paper, discuss the PMBOK's 4
processes of project procurement, and how they were or could be applied to your project's
procurement eorts. In your paper, highlight potential dierences between commercial and government
project procurements.
Assignment #2 Due Week #10 (25%) = Project Procurement Report
Using research sources from the UMUC Library or other sources, research, review, and understand one
of the issues from the list below as it relates to project procurement management. You may also
propose your own topic to the instructor for prior approval. Write a minimum 1,250 - 1,400 word report
based on your research. Sample topics include:
Legal aspects of project procurement
Procurement for government-based projects
Unique aspects of IT project procurement
Issues and problems with mega project procurements
Unique aspects of international project procurements
Project Procurement and social responsibility
E-Procurement for project procurements
Project procurement close out requirements
Project procurement documentation requirements
3. Case Studies Due Week #7 and 9 (20% Total - 10% per case) Team Eort -Course objectives
1, 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 Study
Group.
2. As a team, review each case study carefully: Case 1: The Springfield Interchange
Construction Case, & Case 2 : The Chunnel Project. For each case, the team then will
collaboratively draft and agree on a responsive case study. Study Groups should make use
of the LEO Study Group Discussion area for their collaborations.
3. Once the case study is finalized, each team member submits his or her version via
the Assignment folder by the end of the due date. Each team member must post the
same 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 be
as comprehensive as possible emphasizing lessons learned and dierent approaches,
methods, techniques or activities that could have been undertaken to improve the overall
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performance of the projects procurement eort.

5. Refer to the detailed parameters provided in the Detailed Group Assignment Instructions
and the Group Assignment Grading Rubric found under Course Content. Since the
focus of this course is on Project Procurement Management, students are expected to focus
on and analyze the case studys procurement eorts rather than on other elements of project
management.
4. Final Exam Due Week #12 (25%) - Course Objectives 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 10 are met through
successful completion of the Final Exam.
1. The final examination will be open books and notes, and will consist of both multiple choice
and short answer questions based on all course reading assignments, Discussions, and
related 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 o-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
Academic Policies and Guidelines
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
As a member of the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) academic community that
honors integrity and respect for others you are expected to maintain a high level of personal integrity in
your academic work at all times. Your work should be original and must not be reused in other courses.
CLASSROOM CIVILITY
Students are expected to work together cooperatively, and treat fellow students and faculty with
respect, showing professionalism and courtesy in all interactions. Please review the Code of Civility for
more guidance on interacting in UMUC classrooms: http://www.umuc.edu/students/support/studentlife/
conduct/code.cfm (http://www.umuc.edu/students/support/studentlife/conduct/code.cfm).
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
UMUC is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated equally according to Policy 040.30 Arm
ative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Sexual Harassment (http://www.umuc.edu/policies/adminpolicies/a
dmin04030.cfm).
Students with disabilities who need accommodations in a course are encouraged to contact the Oce
of Accessibility Services (OAS) at accessibilityservices@umuc.edu (mailto:accessibilityservices@umuc.e
du), or call 800-888-UMUC (8682) or 240-684-2287 (tel:240-684-2287).
The following academic policies and procedures apply to this course and your studies at UMUC.
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150.25
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Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism (http://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicie

s/aa15025.cfm) UMUC defines academic dishonesty as the failure to maintain
academic integrity. All charges of academic dishonesty will be brought in accordance
with this Policy.
Note: Your instructor may use Turnitin.com, an educational tool that helps identify
and prevent plagiarism from Internet resources, by requiring you to submit
assignments electronically. To learn more about the tool and options regarding the
storage of your assignment in the Turnitin database go to: http://www.umuc.edu/librar
y/libresources/turnitin.cfm (http://www.umuc.edu/library/libresources/turnitin.cfm).
The following policies describe the requirements for the award of each degree:
Degree Completion Requirements for the Graduate School (http://www.umuc.edu/poli

cies/academicpolicies/aa17040.cfm)
170.40
170.41
170.42
Degree Completion Requirements for a Bachelors Degree (http://www.umuc.edu/poli

cies/academicpolicies/aa17041.cfm)
Degree Completion Requirements for an Associates Degree (http://www.umuc.edu/p
olicies/academicpolicies/aa17042.cfm)
170.71
Policy on Grade of Incomplete (http://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa17

071.cfm) - The grade of I is exceptional and only considered for students who have
completed 60% of their coursework with a grade of B or better for graduate courses
or C or better for undergraduate courses and request an I before the end of the term.
170.72
Course Withdrawal Policy (http://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa17072.

cfm) - Students must follow drop and withdrawal procedures and deadlines available
at http://www.umuc.edu/ (http://www.umuc.edu/) under Academic Calendar.
130.80
Procedures for Review of Alleged Arbitrary and Capricious Grading (http://www.umuc.

edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa13080.cfm) appeals may be made on final course
grades as described herein.
205.06
Calculation Of Grade-Point Average (GPA) for Inclusion on Transcripts and Transcript

Requests (http://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa20506.cfm) Note:
Undergraduate and Graduate Schools have dierent Grading Policies (i.e. The
Graduate School does not award the grade of D). See Course Syllabus for Grading
Policies.
COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY
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UMUC values its students' feedback. You will be asked to complete an online evaluation toward the end
of the term. The primary purpose of this evaluation process is to assess the eectiveness of classroom
instruction in order to provide the best learning experience possible and make continuous
improvements to every class. Responses are kept confidential. Please take full advantage of this
opportunity to provide your feedback.
LIBRARY SUPPORT
Extensive library resources and services are available online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at http:
//www.umuc.edu/library/index.cfm (http://www.umuc.edu/library/index.cfm) to support you in your
studies. The UMUC Library provides research assistance in creating search strategies, selecting
relevant databases, and evaluating and citing resources in a variety of formats via its Ask a Librarian
service at https://www.umuc.edu/library/libask/index.cfm (https://www.umuc.edu/library/libask/index.cf
m).
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUPPORT
To successfully navigate the online classroom new students are encouraged to view the Classroom
Walkthrough under Help in the upper right menu of the LEO classroom. Those requiring technical
assistance can access Help@UMUC Support directly in LEO under the Help menu. Additional technical
support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via self-help and live chat at http://www.umuc.e
du/help (http://support.umuc.edu/) or by phone toll-free at 888-360-UMUC (8682).
SYLLABUS CHANGES
All items on this syllabus are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor and the Oce of
Academic Aairs.
CLASS & ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE

Course Schedule
The course schedule is located under the link labeled Additional Course Information. Please refer to this
information to ensure you have all requirements.
Session/ Dates
1
2/2-2/8/2015
Readings, Assignments, and Due Dates

Introduction to Project Procurement Management
Overview of project procurement management
Roles and responsibilities in project procurement management
Read:
PMAN 641 Syllabus
PMAN 641 Read Me First
PMBOK 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 Analysis
Procurement Management Plan
Statement of Work (SOW)
Read:
PMBOK 12.1, 12.1.1, 12.1.2.1 12.1.3.7
Chapters 2, 3, 7 - Fleming
Do:
3
2/16-2/22/2015
Plan Procurement Management - Procurement Risks

Types of procurement risks
Identifying risks
Risk planning
Tools for mitigating & transferring risk
Read:
Chapter 5 - Fleming
Pp. 50-53, 84-86 - Garrett
Do:
4
2/23-3/1/2015
Plan Procurement Management - Selection of Contract Types

Categories and types of contracts
Range of contract types and distribution of risk
Selecting a contract type
Read:
PMBOK 12 generally
Chapter 6 - Fleming
Chapter 5 - Garrett
Do:
Participate in Discussion #4
Due Date: Assignment #1 (Project Procurement Processes) due by 11:59
pm on the last day of Week 4
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5
3/2-3/8/2015
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Plan Procurement Management - Competition and Procurement

Documents
Full and Open Competition
Procurement Documents & RFx's
Outline of a typical Request for Proposal (RFP)
Development of Source Selection Criteria
Preparing for the Competition
Read:
PMBOK 12.1.3.2 - 12.1.3.7
Chapter 8 - Fleming
Chapter 6, pp. 140- 146 - Garrett
Do:
6
3/9-3/15/2015
Legal Aspects of Project Procurement Management

Laws Governing Procurement Management
Contract Disputes & Claims - Commercial & Government
Contract Damage Types
Dispute resolution mechanisms - Negotiation, Mediation &
Arbitration
Read:
Chapter 9 - Fleming
Chapter 5 - Garrett
Do:
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3/16-3/22/2015
Conduct Procurements
Benefits of Competition
Soliciting sellers
Sole sourcing versus Single Sourcing
Seller Pre-Response Discussion
Read:
PMBOK 12.2, pp. 371 - 379
Chapter 10 - Fleming
Chapter 7 - Garrett
Do:
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DUE DATE: Case study #1 - The Springfield Interchange Improvement
Project - due by 11: 59pm on the last day of Week 7
8
3/23-3/29/2015
Conduct Procurements
Evaluating Sellers
Best and Final Oers
Contract negotiation
Award
Read:
PMBOK 12.2.3
PP. 149 159 - Garrett
Do:
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW IS 3/27/2015
9
3/30-4/5/2015
Control Procurements (formerly Administer Procurements)

Role of the buyer
Role of the seller
Change management
Handling change request
Read:
PMBOK, 12.3
pp. 162 185 - Garrett
Do:
DUE DATE: Case study # 2 (Chunnel Project) - due by 11: 59 pm on the
last day of Week 9
10
4/6-4/12/2015
Close Procurements
Contract close out
Buyer acceptance and procurement audits
Administrative close out
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Read:
PMBOK 12.4
PP. 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 Management

Ethics in relation to morals and other values
Professional responsibilityindividual and corporate ethics
versus legal and moral responsibilities.
Codes of ethics - PMI and ISM
Read:
pp. 191 -193 - Fleming
Chapter 2 - Garrett
PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct - see
Webliography
ISM Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management
Conduct - see Webliography
Do:
12
4/20-4/26/2015
Final Exam and Final Thoughts

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