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PROC 5890: Government Procurement Law
Course Description
The law and legal processes associated with government procurement are explored. An overview of government procurement and acquisitions management is presented, with particular attention given to the legal framework in which these activities must take place.
Prerequisites
Students should have an interest in and general awareness of American politics and a general understanding of the American legal system and related current events. Motivation to do graduate level work is imperative. Graduate courses focus on principles, philosophy, history and research, and are structured in a way that demands original and mature conceptualization. Graduate students are expected to read widely, produce work of an original nature, demonstrate original and critical thinking, and formulate and defend conclusions.
Course Level Learning Outcomes
- Be able to explain the important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, and theories used in the field of Procurement and Acquisition Management. These will consist of the mandatory topics taught in the pre-requisite, advanced core courses, and integrative capstone course.
- Be able to explain the broad spectrum of analytical, diagnostic and research tools necessary to negotiate an integrated contractual service, production or construction agreement for the Government.
- Be able to explain the origins of procurement law and implementation.
- Be able to explain the agenda of interested parties (businesses, governmental, local, state and federal) and how they interact and affect procurement policy and law.
- Be able to explain various statutory, regulatory, and other legal approaches to government procurement law.
- The students will be able to develop a personal philosophy and perspective on issues related to government procurement law.
Course Materials
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The course will be concluded entirely online. Students are expected to participate in all course activities as assigned by the instructor. Course activities may include discussions, weekly assignments, quizes, case studies, and learner assessments. However, individual instructors may incorporate other activities into the course materials.
Grading
The GRADUATE catalog provides these guidelines adn grading options:
| A/A– | Superior graduate work |
| B+/B/B– | Satisfactory graduate work |
| C | Work that is barely adequate as graduate-level performance |
| CR | Work that is performed as satisfactory graduate work (B– or better). A grade of “CR” is reserved for courses designated by a department, involving internships, a thesis, practicums, or specified courses. |
| NC | Unsatisfactory graduate work (School of Education only) |
| F* | Work that is unsatisfactory *The School of Education (MAT, MA and EdS) does not utilize the “F” Grade. |
| I | Incomplete work |
| ZF | An incomplete which was not completed within one year of the end of the course. ZF is treated the same as an F or NC for all cases involving GPA, academic warning, probation, and dismissal. |
| IP | In progress |
| W | Withdrawn from the course |
A student in the School of Education may choose to receive Credit/No Credit, rather than a letter grade, by completing a grade choice form by the second week of classes. Education students must complete 33 credit hours with a B average or the equivalent.
Grades are available on the Internet to all students at the end of each scheduled term. (A hard copy is available upon request and may be requested online via the Academic Services Channel within Connections.)
Policy Statements
University policies are provided in the current course catalog and course schedules. They are also available on the university website. This class is governed by the university’s published policies. The following policies are of particular interest:
Academic HonestyThe university is committed to high standards of academic honesty. Students will be held responsible for violations of these standards. Please refer to the university’s academic honesty policies for a definition of academic dishonesty and potential disciplinary actions associated with it.
Drops and WithdrawalsPlease be aware that, should you choose to drop or withdraw from this course, the date on which you notify the university of your decision will determine the amount of tuition refund you receive. Please refer to the university policies on drops and withdrawals (published elsewhere) to find out what the deadlines are for dropping a course with a full refund and for withdrawing from a course with a partial refund.
Special ServicesIf you have registered as a student with a documented disability at the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and are entitled to classroom or testing accommodations, please verify with your instructor at the beginning of the class that the instructor has received your accommodations letter from the ARC. If you have a disability and need academic accommodations but have not been documented with the ARC, please contact Barbara Stewart at (314)-968-7495 or stewart@webster.edu
Since every student is entitled to full participation in class without interruption, disruption of class by inconsiderate behavior is not acceptable. Students are expected to treat the instructor and other students with dignity and respect, especially in cases where a diversity of opinion arises. Students who engage in disruptive behavior are subject to disciplinary action, including removal from the course.
Student Assignments RetainedFrom time to time, student assignments or projects will be retained by The Department for the purpose of academic assessment. In every case, should the assignment or project be shared outside the academic Department, the student's name and all identifying information about that student will be redacted from the assignment or project.
Contact Hours for this CourseIt is essential that all classes meet for the full instructional time as scheduled. A class cannot be shortened in length. If a class session is cancelled for any reason, it must be rescheduled.










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