Contract Management

2012 -2013 Program has been cancelled.
We are accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Program.
 

For contract professionals who deal with commercial and government organizations. The growing profession of contract management is covered, including a wide range of job functions in the complex business of procurement and contracting.  Contract professionals work as procurement specialists, contract administrators, attorneys, negotiators, technical writers, project managers, auditors and paralegals.

Legal Issues in Contracting and Procurement*

Includes an overview of contracting functions which serves as a foundation for other courses. Topics:

  • Sources of law (Washington Common, UCC, Equity Law)
  • Agency theory for employees, contractors, suppliers
  • Procurement of goods (Uniform Commercial Code-UCC)
  • Contract formation; elements of a contract
  • Contract performance and remedies
  • Intellectual property
  • Government regulation and contracts
  • Commercial torts including libel, privacy, commercial interference
  • Miscellaneous issues including warranties, bids, licenses, leases
Class meets: TBD 2013
Location: Olympia
Fee: $653
Credit/Contact hours: 27 Clock or Contact Hours or 2.7 CEUs
Syllabus

Financial Aspects of Contracts*

Topics:

  • Cost accounting and data needs
  • Direct and indirect costs
  • Cost allocation methods
Class meets: TBD 2013
Location: Olympia
Fee: $475
Credit/Contact hours: 15 Clock or Contact Hours or 1.5 CEUs

Changes, Terminations and Claims*

A comprehensive review of what happens with contracts once they are initiated, but before they are fulfilled. Topics:

  • Change clauses and formal change orders
  • Constructive changes
  • Notice requirements
  • Delays
  • Pricing of adjustments
  • Default and convenience terminations
  • Disputes
Class meets: TBD 2014
Location: TBA
Fee: $529
Credit/Contact hours: 18 Clock or Contact Hours or 1.8 CEUs

Negotiation Skills*

Participants study the negotiation process. Topics:

  • Pre-negotiation planning
  • Fact-finding and strategic planning
  • Setting objectives
  • Tactics in negotiations
  • Documentation
Class meets: TBD 2014
Location: TBA
Fee: $475
Credit/Contact hours: 15 Clock or Contact Hours or 1.5 CEUs

Governmental Contracting*

Covers federal, state and local government contracts. Topics:

  • Federal acquisition regulations
  • Federal procedures
  • State procedures and regulations
  • Local procedures and regulations
Class meets: TBD 2014
Location: TBA
Fee: $529
Credit/Contact hours: 18 Clock or Contact Hours or 1.8 CEUs

International Contracting and Special Topics*

A detailed examination of international contracts and program wrap-up. Topics:

  • Introduction to the role of contracts in international business
  • Forms of contracts – terms and conditions
  • Special contents for international contracts
  • Negotiations
  • Cultural aspects in contracting
  • Drafting
  • Enforcement of international contract provisions
  • Dispute resolution
Class meets: TBD 2014
Location: TBA
Fee: $475
Credit/Contact hours: 15 Clock or Contact Hours or 1.5 CEUs

Enrolling in individual courses

A limited number of spaces in courses designated by an asterisk (*) may be available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate. You must qualify for admission in the program to be eligible to take individual courses. Please submit your application noting that you are interested in the individual course option.

Admission requirements

Two years of college preferred, and one year of work experience related to contracts.

Fees and tuition

Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $3,136. There is also a $50 non-refundable application fee to apply to this program and a $10 non-refundable registration fee for each term. First-term tuition and $10 registration fee are due by 5 p.m. three business days before class begins. Any registrations after this date may be subject to a $50 late fee.

The University’s tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change.

Registration

Payment Policy: Tuition for classes and $10 registration fee are due by 5 p.m. three days before each term begins. Accepted students who do not pay by the due date will be assessed a $50 late fee.

Refund Policy: Students must make a request to withdraw in writing. Written requests can be sent to keypdc@uw.edu or mailed to the address below. Students withdrawing by 5 p.m. 24 hours BEFORE the program begins, are eligible for a full refund of all tuition except the $50 application fee and $10 processing fee. There is no refund for withdrawals after the first day of class.

Withdrawal Policy: If you are not planning to continue in the certificate program or course, please send a written request to withdraw to keypdc@uw.edu or to:

University of Washington Tacoma
KeyBank Professional Development Center
1900 Commerce St.
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100

Cancellations and Changes: UW Tacoma reserves the right to cancel programs or classes with low enrollment. Please note: Course, application, and registration fees are subject to change.

By clicking "Register now" below you acknowledge that you have read and understood all of these terms and conditions and wish to continue to register for classes. If you have any questions or concerns before registering contact us at 253-692-4618 or keypdc@uw.edu.