Syllabus - Procurement Essentials, Methods, & Management (1).docx

The document provides detailed information about a course titled "Procurement Essentials, Methods and Management" scheduled for Fall 2023. The course is instructed by Colette Brown, a procurement supervisor at the University of Utah with over ten years of experience in public procurement and supply chain. The course aims to educate individuals on public procurement processes, preparing them for certifications like CPPB and NIGP-CPP. It covers topics such as purchasing policies, decision-making, contract negotiation, ethics, and leadership in purchasing. The course structure includes asynchronous online facilitation, individual assignments, discussions, quizzes, and a final exam. The grading policy consists of discussion questions, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The course schedule outlines topics for each week, along with readings and assignments. The instructor policies emphasize active engagement, respect, and timely completion of assignments. Additionally, the document includes information on attendance requirements, safety/risk assumption, course requirements, academic integrity, ADA statement, emergency management, HEOA compliance, and a disclaimer regarding potential changes to the syllabus.