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LLM IN PROCUREMENT LAW, STRATEGY AND PRACTICE BY DISTANCE LEARNING

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“SEEING PROCUREMENT DIFFERENTLY...”

Gary Clifford, Institute for Competition & Procurements Studies (ICPS), presenting his views on, ‘Cross-border Tendering & International Trade’ at an Enterprise Europe Networking (EEN) event in Brussels, Belgium.

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Page 4 - 5 Course Overview

Page 4 Course DescriptionPage 4 What will you Study?Page 4 Course DurationPage 5 Entry RequirementsPage 5 Links with IndustryPage 5 Career ProspectsPage 5 Learning OutcomesPage 6 Distance LearningPage 6 Tuition Fees Page 6 Tuition Scholarships

Page 9 Delivery Team

Page 10 - 16 Detailed Module Information

Page 10 Procurement Law and PracticePage 11 Procurement Relationships & EthicsPage 12 Contract Design & ManagementPage 13 Procuring InnovationPage 14 Strategic Issues in ProcurementPage 15 International Procurement RegulationPage 16 Leadership & Risk ManagementPage 17 Research Methods & SkillsPage 18 Applied Procurement Research Project

Page 19 Contact Us

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WHY BANGOR?WHY PROCUREMENT?WHY NOW?

Bangor University is a GOLD STAR UK University (highest rating possible), as

ranked in the 2018 UK Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework, which awarded Bangor GOLD STAR status for Teaching Excellence, placing it in the top tier of UK Universities for teaching excellence.

Bangor Law School, which houses the famed Institute for Competition & Procurement

Studies, home to the Procurement Masters programme, is the no.1 ranked Law School in Wales (Guardian 2018 rankings, ranking Bangor in the Top 25 UK Law Schools).

Bangor Lecturers have made it to the Top 6 in 3 successive UK Finals of the Oxford

University Press Teacher of the Year for three years in a row, 2014; 2015; 2016, including Dr Ama Eyo who lectures on the Masters programme; and Bangor Law School ranks in the TOP 20 Law Schools in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (out of over 120 Law Schools surveyed annually: UK National Student Survey 2018).

The work of the Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies has been recognised

both nationally and internationally by industry bodies and Governments: every year the Institute attracts top names from around the globe to speak at its unique Procurement Week conference.

The Institute is also a major player in the international applied procurement research field, being either a lead partner or co-partner in many European or global procurement research initiatives.

The Institute’s work on the Winning in Tendering EU-funded project, seeking to identify and break down barriers to cross border procurement, was shortlisted for Best International Procurement Project Award by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Annual Awards in London; and the research work of the Institute has been recognised by the UK Government for research excellence at international level in the Universities Research Excellence Framework, which recognised the Impact of the Institute’s research on the “real world”, such as the adoption of the Institute’s research by the Welsh Government to provide the basis for breaking down barriers inhibiting small business seeking to win Government and public sector business.

Recent guests at Institute events have included top level officials from the European Commission in Brussels; the World Trade Organisation in Geneva; the First Canadian Procurement Ombudsman; the Crown Commercial Service; major Judicial figures; procurement thinkers from leading global corporations including Apple, Siemens, Fujitsu, Novartis; leading Procurement professors such as Prof. George Schooner (USA); Prof. Geo Quinot (South Africa); Prof. Gustavo Piga and Prof. Roberta Caranta (Italy) amongst many others; as well as speakers from top international law firms including Freshfields, Norton Rose Fulbright, & Hogan Lovells.

ABOUT US

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LLM IN PROCUREMENT LAW, STRATEGY AND PRACTICE

The focus of this programme on procurement law, strategy and practice will equip students with the portfolio of key skills required to occupy senior level positions within public and private sector procurement.

It is an exciting opportunity to gain a prestigious Masters level qualification for those interested in developing a specialisation in procurement law, strategy and practice but who wish to remain in full-time work whilst engaging in part-time study.

The programme will provide a springboard for those already working in procurement related professions to accelerate their career progression, and for those who have a desire to pursue a career in this area,

it also provides a unique opportunity to rapidly elevate understanding and to enter the profession at a senior level.

The course will be delivered by the expert multi-disciplinary team at Bangor University’s internationally recognised Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies, supplemented by expert guest masterclasses, and is designed for candidates who cannot physically move to the UK to engage in postgraduate study.

COURSE DESCRIPTION WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

The LLM in Procurement Law, Strategy and Practice will consist of the following modules:

• Procurement Law and Practice

• Procurement Relationships & Ethics

• Contract Design & Management

• Procuring Innovation

• Strategic Issues in Procurement

• International Procurement Regulation

• Leadership & Risk Management

• Research Methods & Skills

• Applied Procurement Research Project

COURSE DURATION

This is a 2-year part-time programme, upon successful completion of which the candidate will be awarded an LLM Masters in Procurement Law, Strategy and Practice.

For some candidates who do not wish to proceed to the Masters level, there are also 2 exit qualifications available, namely the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement Law, Strategy and Practice.

In order to gain the Postgraduate Certificate, the candidate will complete 4 modules (normally taken over a 1 or 2 year period); and 8 modules to attain the Postgraduate Diploma (normally taken over a 2 year period).

Those wishing to be awarded the LLM Masters in Procurement Law, Strategy and Practice will additionally have to successfully complete a dissertation / applied procurement research project, typically on a “live” procurement problem or challenge facing a public/private sector organisation.

This research project will not only provide a demonstration of how to apply your learning to a “real world” problem, but will also enhance your employability and career progression prospects.

Dr Ama Eyo Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies (ICPS), giving an insightful talk on, ‘EU Procurement Law & Practice’ at Procurement Week, London.

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We welcome applications from those who have EITHER 1) an undergraduate degree (any discipline) or, 2) for those who do not hold an undergraduate degree, from applicants who have 3 years work experience in a procurement-related field (degree not necessary).

We also welcome candidates who have a suitable professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS).

For those holding an undergraduate degree, whilst we do not require any particular type of degree, applications from candidates in the following areas are particularly welcome: Law; Business; Management; Entrepreneurship; Finance; Marketing, Engineering or related areas.

International applicants may be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency in order to satisfy UK visa requirements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The delivery programme is led by Bangor University’s internationally recognised Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies, with its multi-disciplinary team of professors and senior academics.

The programme is also enriched with expert guest lecturers featuring as a central element in every module.

Students will additionally be able to network with and learn from procurement leaders and innovators at Bangor University’s highly acclaimed annual Procurement Week conference, which, each year features presentations, workshops and seminars led by leading procurement professionals from around the world.

Those not able to physically attend Procurement Week can participate over the web.

LINKS WITH INDUSTRY

This programme enables candidates to develop their legal and procurement management expertise, and will provide a springboard for career progression in Public or Private Sector Procurement, or into public or private bodies, all of whom have procurement functions, which need to be serviced.

Candidates who are already working in industry will develop their expertise in order to advance their career prospects, and upgrade their level of skills.

The course is also suitable for those not yet in full-time employment, but who have a desire to pursue a career in this area.

Previous graduates from our 1-year full-time LLM in Public Procurement Law & Strategy have found our programme to be particularly effective in enhancing employability.

CAREER PROSPECTS

After completing this programme candidates will have developed their legal and procurement management expertise, and the qualification will provide a springboard for career progression in Public Procurement, or into public or private bodies, all of whom have procurement functions which need to be serviced.

Candidates who are already working in industry will have developed their expertise in order to advance their career prospects, and upgrade their level of skills.

At the end of this programme, participants will have:

1. Tackled the complex issues which Public and Private sector Procurement purchasers, suppliers or advisers around the world face when dealing with a procurement exercise;

2. Become familiar with the latest thinking and practices in the procurement of innovation and smart technology;

LEARNING OUTCOMES

3. Become familiar with techniques to evaluate and manage risk; and to appreciate the distinction between management and leadership in the procurement domain;

4. Become familiar with the principles of good contract design and management;

5. Been sensitised to what is good ethical behaviour in the procurement context, and gained an appreciation of what good governance in procurement and effective supplier relationship strategies looks like;

6. Acquired critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the latest academic literature, legislation and case law;

7. Been familiarised with how to interpret domestic, European Court of Justice, and WTO procurement case law and decisions correctly;

8. Learnt how to interpret Procurement Laws correctly, and whether they have been correctly implemented into domestic laws by domestic implementation measures;

9. Developed originality in the application of knowledge, together with an understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the area;

10. Developed their conceptual abilities as the programme will enable students to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline, as well as evaluate methodologies and critique them, and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses;

11. Interpret correctly European Union procurement legislation, WTO rules, and UNCITRAL rules.

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Teaching will be in the form of a dynamic combination of pre-recorded lectures available online and live lectures facilitated by our leading experts.

Each module will be driven by class discussions and relevant case study analysis at designated module times.

Study materials will also be made available to participants online. Those participants unable to partake at the time of delivery would be able to download these live lecturers at a convenient time of their choosing.

However, we do recommend that all participants engage with the online delivery schedule in order to advance the level of engagement with fellow virtual class mates.

There will also be ample opportunity to engage with module leaders on a one-to-one basis to ensure that all participants are advancing as expected and keeping up with their study.

DISTANCE LEARNING

• £13,000 for International (non-European Union) Candidates

• £12,000 for EU Candidates

There are three exit points in the programme:

1. Postgraduate Certificate (completion of 4 Part 1 modules)

2. Postgraduate Diploma (completion of 8 Part 2 modules)

3. Masters (completion of Part 3 - Applied Procurement Research Project)

EU Fees:

• £4,000 - Postgraduate Certificate (4 modules, normally taken over 1 or 2 years)

• £4,000 - Postgraduate Diploma (8 modules, normally taken over a 2 year period)

• £4,000 – Masters (LLM: Upon completion of Part 3 - Applied Procurement Research Project)

International Fees:

• £4,333 - Postgraduate Certificate (4 modules, normally taken over 1 or 2 years)

• £4,333 - Postgraduate Diploma (8 modules, normally taken over a 2 year period)

• £4,334 - Masters (LLM: Upon completion of Part 3 - Applied Procurement Research Project)

TUITION FEES

EU candidates can apply to be considered for a £2,000 tuition scholarship.

International applicants (non-EU) can apply to be considered for a £3,000 or £4,000 scholarship.

Applicants seeking scholarship support shall be given priority consideration for the award of the Tuition Scholarship of between £2,000 and £4,000 (bursary level dependent on whether applicant is an EU or non-EU applicant), and applications should demonstrating a strong profile and motivation to undertake their Applied Procurement Research Project in one of the following 8 areas shall be given priority considerations:

1. Global Governance & Procurement

2. Ethical Procurement & Government Purchasing

3. Smart Procurement & Climate Change

4. Procuring Good Outcomes in Healthcare

5. Procurement Leadership & Change Management

6. Procurement Law & Transnational Legal Regulation

7. Defence Procurement

8. Using Procurement to Drive Change in Society

Where awarded (at time of programme entry), the Tuition Scholarship awarded will be applied to the Tuition Fee element applicable to the Applied Work Project stage of the programme, i.e., Part 3 the Applied Procurement Research Project (the final part of the programme).

For more information on tuition scholarships please email us at: [email protected]

TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS

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LLM IN PROCUREMENT LAW, STRATEGY AND PRACTICE(DELIVERY TEAM)

Bangor University’s Law School is home to the Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies (ICPS), led by Professor Dermot Cahill.

The Institute specialises in evidence-based research into the behavioural responses of public institutions and their suppliers to public procurement policies, laws and practices around the world

The Institute’s research approach is open facing and draws great strength from its ability to engage with, and positively influence, major procurement stakeholders, whether purchasers or suppliers.

Consequently, the work of the Institute is keenly observed by leading players, and the students on the Institute’s Masters programme benefit in their classes from these research collaborations.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE OF COMPETITION & PROCUREMENT STUDIES (ICPS)

Dr. Ama Eyo, lecturer on Procurement Law & Practice, and International Procurement Regulations.

Gary Clifford lecturer on Procuring Innovation, & directs the Applied Procurement Research Projects.

Dr. Tara Smith lecturer on Procuring Innovation in the Climate Change Agenda.

Becky Jones, Head of Administration, Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies.

Ceri Evans lecturer on Contract Design & Management, and Procurement Relationships & Ethics.

Frank Brunetta, Inaugural Procurement Ombudsmans of Canada lecturer on International Procurement Regulations.

Stephen Clear lecturer on Procurement Law & Practice & Research Methods & Skills.

Prof. Dermot Cahill lecturer on Procurement Law & Practice, Strategic Issues in Procurement, and Leadership & Risk Management.

Li Tang, Admissions Advisor, LLM Procurement Law Strategy and Practice.

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LLM IN PROCUREMENT LAW, STRATEGY AND PRACTICE DETAILED MODULE INFORMATION

The module will expose participants to an understanding of procurement law and practice.

Through an examination of domestic and supranational procurement (EU) legislation, case law and practice, participants will gain an understanding of the objectives of procurement laws and practices, in the context of how they affect procurement, including legal implications for procurers and suppliers, and legal or policy principles through which the objectives are implemented.

Participants will also consider how procurement objectives and principles are balanced by regulatory rules by reference to a study of the EU procurement rules for the public sector, utilities sector, concessions and defence procurement.

Specifically, participants will examine the application of legal rules over procurement methods and techniques; specifications; qualifications of tenderers and evaluation of tenders; e-Procurement and e-communication; enforcement and supplier remedies; sustainable procurement; and SME concerns.

The module will also explore the application of the legal rules to practical issues and scenarios faced by public procurers and suppliers.

A strategic element of the module is the presentation of learning from the perspectives of both the public

AIM OF MODULE:

PROCUREMENT LAW AND PRACTICE (15 CREDITS)

MODULE CONTENT:

The main areas to be studied in this module include:

• The EU procurement regime (Public Sector and Utilities) – objectives and principles, framework, and coverage;

• Procurement methods and techniques;

• E-Procurement and e-communication;

• The procurement process including specification, advertisement, qualification of tenderers, and evaluation of tenders; Enforcement (including infringement and complaints) and Supplier remedies;

• Sustainable Procurement;

• SME concerns in Procurement;

• Concessions Procurement; and

• Defence Procurement.

procurement function and private sector supplier organisations, to help advance understanding of the complex issues organisations involved in public sector tendering face, and to develop more creative legally compliant public procurement solutions.

The module will be attractive to public procurers; suppliers; policy makers; and legal advisers; as participants will be skilled in developing and applying insights and techniques of analysis to public procurement law issues.

Ceri Evans, Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies, speaking on, ‘Leadership in Procurement’ at PPACT*, a procurement event in Barcelona, Spain. *PPACT is an European Union funded project designed to develop innovative interventions to help SMEs build cross-border consortia to win international contracts.

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The aim of this module is to provide participants with the understanding and requisite competencies to develop, manage and maintain appropriate and successful supplier relationships for efficient and effective procurement outcomes.

In the pursuit of this theme, the module will explore a range of relationship models and analytical tools involving the procuring organisation and the supply network.

Participants will also study supplier appraisal techniques, and in particular, the lively subject of supplier development.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of how an organisation’s procurement unit interfaces functionally (and dysfunctionally) with internal stakeholders and will examine the methods to overcome challenges faced. The impact of different organisational and international cultures on procurement relationships will be considered.

Ethical issues and conflicts of interest related to procurement is also a major feature of the module. The module will be of significant benefit to all studying on the LLM including those working in the public or private sectors, supplying organisations, and legal advisers with an interest in good procurement.

AIM OF MODULE:

PROCUREMENT RELATIONSHIPS & ETHICS (15 CREDITS)

MODULE CONTENT:


• The scope of procurement relationships with suppliers.

• Different types of buyer-supplier relationships and factors affecting relationship strategy.

• Analytical tools & relationship strategy.

• Outsourcing and how such relationships can be most effectively managed.

• Supplier Appraisal and Supplier Development.

• Relationships with internal stakeholders.

• The impact of culture on procurement relationships.

• Ethical issues and conflicts of interest in procurement relationships.

Frank Brunetta, Canada’s first Procurement Ombudsman offering his expert opinion on, The Role of an Ombudsman and Dispute Resolution’.

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The design and management of the purchase and supply contract is essential to ensure that the procurement process delivers effective results.

This module will provide participants with an understanding of and requisite competencies to design and manage effective contracts in the procurement context.

The module will develop participants’ contract drafting and design skills, support them in exploring different contract forms, and enable them to appreciate the significance of different contract clauses.

Participants will also examine a number of model contract clauses used in procurement. The concept of value for money will be appraised and the issue of how to introduce appropriate mechanisms into the contract to achieve this will be explored.

The module will provide participants with an understanding of the structure of contracts, classification of contract provisions and interpretation of contractual terms and appropriate mechanisms for managing specific issues that arise in contracts such as intellectual property issues; payment and penalty provisions; risks and indemnity; contract variations; and dispute resolution.

The module will be of significant benefit to those involved in purchasing, suppliers of good or services and legal advisers.

AIM OF MODULE:

CONTRACT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT (15 CREDITS)

MODULE CONTENT:


• Critically discuss the essential elements in the formation of a valid contract and the relationship with a procurement contract; Structure and critically apply various contract provisions and model contract forms within a practical procurement context; Design and structure contractual provisions and contents;

• Design and draft contractual provisions that regulate intellectual property ownership and licensing in procurement contexts; Design and draft contractual provisions that address payment including value for money considerations;

• Design and draft contractual provisions to address damages and penalty;

• Design and draft contractual provisions that address risks and indemnity provisions;

• Design and draft mechanisms to deal with changes and variations to the contract;

• Design and draft contractual provisions that address disputes within a procurement context;

• Critique contractual issues to consider in Collaborative Procurement situations;

• Design and develop a number of Contract management strategies, approaches and mechanisms;

• Manage the contract to ensure effective outcomes, including the design of key performance indicators (KPI).

Dr. Andrea Sundstrand, Stockholm University, presenting her views on, ‘Global Procurement’.

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This module focuses on the challenges faced by purchasers when trying to procure innovative services and goods.

It analyses the experience of seasoned practitioners who have utilised various methods of procurement to implement smart and innovative initiatives.

The module will cover procurement procedures that can be utilised to conduct the procurement of technology for innovation, as well as smart procurement in key sectors such as:

• transportation;

• social care;

• defence;

• information technology;

• shipping and marine based commerce;

• food;and,

• agriculture.

Cross-cutting challenges relating to human rights, intellectual property and environmental protection, which are increasingly impacting procurement innovation policies, will also be addressed.

Practical examples from public and private sector procurement will be used as case studies to illustrate best practices when procuring smart innovation.

AIM OF MODULE:

PROCURING INNOVATION (15 CREDITS)

MODULE CONTENT:


• People & Technology,

• Intellectual Property & Buying Innovation,

• Transportation,

• Social Care and Medical Commissioning,

• Shipping and Marine-Based Commerce,

• Defence Procurement,

• Information Technology,

• Food and Agriculture.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies venue for Procurement Week 2016.

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This module focuses on elevating candidates skills and understanding in how best to address a range of core management and strategic issues in procurement.

This module will be particularly interesting for those occupying, or seeking elevation to, senior procurement positions.

The module will cover a variety of topics, including how to structure and modernise the procurement function; how to develop appropriate and relevant procurement strategies for different types of organisation; how to set-up and operate governance in procurement; and how to adopt an innovative approach to procurement.

The module will also have a significant focus on socially responsible procurement and will address this topic from a number of core angles, mirroring government procurement policy in this area, specifically in relation to community benefits; engaging with SME suppliers; and sustainability from the perspective of the climate change Paris agenda.

The module will also explore different sources of power and power positions in relation to both internal and external stakeholders, and examine a variety of conflict resolution techniques.

AIM OF MODULE:

STRATEGIC ISSUES IN PROCUREMENT (15 CREDITS)

MODULE CONTENT:


• Structure of the procurement function: centralisation vs decentralisation debate.

• Developing modern procurement strategies

• Managing Power & Dependency issues in relation to internal and external stakeholders.

• Innovation in procurement.

• Governance in procurement.

• Engaging in Socially responsible procurement – SME suppliers.

• Engaging in Socially responsible procurement – Community Benefits.

• Engaging in Socially responsible procurement – Climate change.

Anna Marie Curran, Partner, A&L Goodbody, presenting her views on, ‘Driving Social Agendas in Public Procurement - Lost Opportunity or a New Dawn?’

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This module will help participants develop a sound knowledge of relevant Procurement Law issues from an international perspective.

Specifically participants will explore the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Procurement of Goods, Construction and Services; the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement; the procurement rules of selected international finance institutions, e.g., The World Bank.

Beyond examining the contexts and objectives of these procurement regimes, the module will introduce candidates to the relationships between supranational procurement frameworks and national procurement rules.

In addition the module will present the candidates with an opportunity to explore regulatory procurement reforms in international and national procurement regimes, in light of growing acceptance that national procurement markets must open up to international competition.

This module will particularly interest participants who seek an understanding of how international and national procurement rules interact, as well as getting a glimpse of the future direction of trend in this area.

AIM OF MODULE:

INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT REGULATION (15 CREDITS)

MODULE CONTENT:

The module involves the study of the main principles, main rules and the functioning of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Procurement; the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) of the WTO; and the procurement rules of selected international finance institutions, all of which have impacted on legal principles that apply in national procurement regimes.

Participants will gain an appreciation of the main features of international procurement regimes, and will be provided with an examination of interesting aspects of the various legal regimes, through an integrated study focusing on the political and economic contexts of the rules and important contemporary developments, including corruption.

Specifically the course of study will involve examination of:

• Regulated Procurement: Basic Concepts, Objectives and Principles;

• Why Regulate Procurement – approaches and nature of regulatory rules on procurement, including the diversity of public procurement systems;

• Reform of national public procurement systems (Legal and Regulatory Framework, Institutional Framework and Operational Considerations);

• Organisation and Management of Procurement Systems: Focus on international Procurement reforms;

• UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement: Coverage of the rules, Methods of Procurement and the Choice of Method, Selection (shortlisting); Evaluation and award - a model procurement framework?;

• Government Procurement in the WTO;

• International finance institutions and Procurement: The World Bank;

• International Procurement instruments - e-Procurement and electronic communication; International Procurement instruments - Framework Agreement and Supplier lists;

• International Procurement instruments - Sustainable Procurement;

• International Procurement instruments - Supplier Review and Debriefing;

• Procurement and Development: Focus on Corruption; and

• Regulatory Reforms in Public Procurement – examination of experiences from selected countries

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This module focuses on developing participants procurement management and leadership skills to enable them to identify, evaluate and successfully manage procurement functions in business or public sector organisations.

This module will interest candidates seeking to equip themselves to occupy senior level positions within public or private sector procurement.

Participants will learn about key differences between management and leadership in the procurement domain, and will learn to master a range of techniques to help influence and manage internal and external stakeholders.

The module will also analyse various drivers of procurement change, and provide in-depth consideration of a wide range of change management strategies.

Another major focus of the module is to provide candidates with a thorough grounding in risk management techniques to prepare them to face the challenges that arise in the procurement context.

AIM OF MODULE:

LEADERSHIP & RISK MANAGEMENT (15 CREDITS)

MODULE CONTENT:


• Management in procurement.

• Leadership in procurement.

• Influencing and Managing stakeholders.

• Developing procurement people.

• Drivers of procurement change.

• Change Management.

• Introduction to Risk Management.

• Managing procurement risk in practice.

Dr. Albert Sanchez Graells, Bristol University delivering his presentation on, ‘Smart Public Procurement and Labour Standards’.

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Participants on the Distance Learning LLM in Procurement Law, Strategy & Practice programme will be provided with specialist training, knowledge of key research techniques and analytical skills necessary for independent work in procurement research at postgraduate level.

Participants’ knowledge and experience of research methodology will be broadened to include the comprehensive skills necessary for undertaking doctrinal, socio-legal, empirical, comparative and interdisciplinary procurement research.

The module will also be used to encourage participants to develop an ability to apply their knowledge to a practical situation so as to:

• identify key issues;

• think critically;

• carry out appropriate research;

• work independently; and,

• present research.

AIM OF MODULE:

RESEARCH METHODS & SKILLS (15 CREDITS)

MODULE CONTENT:

The module will cover the following topics:

• Citation skills,

• Using the law library remotely,

• Identification and evaluation of sources,

• Doing a literature review,

• Referencing correctly,

• Essay writing for Masters participants,

• Writing a research proposal,

• Writing a good essay,

• Compiling a bibliography,

• Avoiding plagiarism,

• Planning a research methodology and applying this to a research scenario,

• Planning a dissertation project.

Prof. Dermot Cahill, Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies (ICPS), talking at Procurement Week about ‘Effective Contract Design & Management, and Strategic Issues in Procurement’.

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The Applied Procurement Research Project (APRP) consists of research and legal writing in the field of Procurement.

The APRP is compulsory for every participant who desires to graduate with an LLM degree in Procurement Law, Strategy & Practice. The project assignment will take the form of a single essay with a maximum length of between 18,000 and 20,000 words.

The APRP will be used to familiarise participants with a broad range of current themes in Public Procurement Law, Strategy, and Practice. Indicative areas where participants may undertake applied research projects include:

• Procurement Law & Practice,

• Procurement Relationships & Ethics,

• Contract Design & Management,

• Strategic Issues in Procurement,

• International Procurement Regulations,

• Procuring Innovation,

• Leadership and Risk Management.

Other topics, including a combination of the topics above, may be proposed by candidates, but these will be subject to ratification by the Convener.

AIM OF MODULE:

APPLIED PROCUREMENT RESEARCH PROJECT (APRP) (60 CREDITS)

MODULE CONTENT:

Participants will choose to undertake their Applied Procurement Research Project (APRP) following consultation and discussions with a project supervisor.

Indicative list of areas where projects may be undertaken is provided in the aim of the module.

It is possible that projects may be undertaken in other areas, subject to availability of supervision staff, and the appropriateness of suggested topics.

Prof. Steven Schooner, George Washington University giving a lecturer on, ‘Global Procurement Trends’.

The Crystal, London, the venue for Procurement Week 2017.

Email: [email protected]

By Post: LLM Procurement (Admissions Office), Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies (ICPS), School of Law, Bangor University, Aethwy, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG. Wales, UK

Phone: +44 (0) 1248 382907

www: www.bangor.ac.uk/law

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