BA 236 Contract Management

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Introduces administration and management of contracts developed and established through the procurement process. Covers administration of contract activities, ethics in contract administration, inspection and acceptance of goods and services, delays in contract process, contract disputes and appeals, and termination of contracts.

Recommended: Placement in WR 121Z and BA 101 with a grade of C or better.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain contract administration process in a business setting.
Identify activities involved with contract administration.
Discuss the role of ethics in contract administration.
Identify differences in inspection and acceptance of goods and services, contract modifications and delays in contract performance.
Discuss different approaches used to resolve contractual disputes.
Identify when termination of or closure of contract occurs

Content Outline

Contract Administration
- Introduction
- Defining the parameters and value of contract management and contract administration
The Planning and Implementation Phases of Contract Administration
- Considerations for affecting contract administration during the formation period
- Planning for performance
- Contract administration team: rules and ethical responsibilities
- Initial contract administration activities
Contract Administration Concepts and Applications
- Inspection and acceptance
- Contract modifications
- Software management: the contractual perspective and data deliverables during a contract
- Delays in contract performance
- Disputes in appeals
- Contract payment
Contract Administration Closure
- Contract termination
- Contract closeout activities