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MGMT28004 Procurement Excellence in Private and Public Sectors
Procurement Excellence in Private and Public Sectors
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General Information

Overview

This unit is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices essential for achieving procurement excellence in both private and public sector environments. It offers an in-depth exploration of strategic procurement planning, ethical considerations, advanced evaluation techniques, and innovative approaches to value delivery. You will gain knowledge and skills specific to public procurement such as public procurement process and procedures, legal and regulatory framework in public procurement, ethics and integrity in public procurement, risk management, innovation, and technology in public procurement. Upon completing this unit, you will possess the knowledge and skills to lead procurement initiatives across diverse organisational settings. You will be equipped to drive innovation, navigate complex landscapes, and contribute to organisational success through ethical and accountable procurement practices.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 8
Credit Points: 12
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.25

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2025

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

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Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in strategic procurement planning, incorporating private and public sector considerations to align sourcing strategies with organisational objectives
  2. Apply ethical standards and transparency principles to procurement processes, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks while fostering stakeholder trust and accountability
  3. Utilise comprehensive supplier evaluation methodologies and advanced negotiation techniques to effectively manage contracts and mitigate risks throughout the procurement lifecycle
  4. Lead innovation within procurement teams by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological innovation, balancing value creation with cost efficiencies, and leveraging advanced procurement methods to enhance organisational value.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
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Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
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Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Case Study - 30%
2 - Practical Assessment - 30%
3 - Report - 40%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Textbooks and Resources

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