Acquisition and Contracting Policy

Course #MN4371

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Clock Est. completion in 3 months

Location pin Offered through Distance Learning

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Overview

This course uses case studies and current acquisition issues to analyze government and business acquisition/contracting policies. Emphasis is on acquisition decision making and policy formulation/execution. This course offers DAU equivalencies.

Included in Degrees & Certificates

  • 835

Prerequisites

  • MN3304
  • MN3312
  • MN3320

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop an understanding of contract management as an organizational tool and part of an organization’s fabric, requiring internal management capacity.
  • Develop an understanding of important issues, concepts, and potential problems related to acquisition and contracting policy within the federal government.
  • Develop an ability to manage effectively within the federal environment, with due consideration for acquisition and contracting policy formulation, implementation, and execution.
  • Develop an ability to analyze and assess government contracting processes and policies using established approaches and assessment models.