Rhedir gan School of History, Law and Social Sciences

60.000 Credyd neu 30.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Mr David Clifford

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.

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

• Procurement Law & Practice,
• Procurement Relationships & Ethics,
• Contract Design & Management,
• Strategic Issues in Procurement,
• International Procurement Regulations,
• Procuring Innovation,
• Leadership and Risk Management.

ardderchog

(70%+ / A- to A*) Displays mastery of a complex and specialized area of knowledge and skills, employing advanced skills to conduct procurement research. Excellent work in this module will contain the qualities recognized in good work, but will show them in a more consistent way, and at all points. It will demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of current issues in this field of study. It shows a critical awareness of current problems, much of which is at the forefront of this academic discipline. Work at this level shows a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to the student’s own research or to advanced scholarship. It shows throughout an ability to apply knowledge in an original way, and to use established techniques of research and enquiry to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. The conceptual understanding evidenced in the work indicates that the student can critically evaluate advanced scholarship in the discipline, and do so in a consistent manner. The work shows an ability to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them, and, where appropriate, propose hypotheses.

trothwy

(50-59% / C- to C+) Displays ability within a specialized area of knowledge and skills, employing appropriate skills to conduct procurement research. Work at threshold quality demonstrates an adequate knowledge and understanding of current issues in the field of Public Procurement. It shows a critical awareness of current problems, some of which is informed by thinking at the forefront of the academic discipline. Work at this level shows a developing understanding of techniques applicable to the student’s own research. It shows an ability to apply knowledge in an original way, and to use established techniques of research and enquiry to interpret knowledge in the discipline. The conceptual understanding evidenced by the work indicates that the student can evaluate scholarship in the field.

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(60-69% / B- to B+) Displays accomplished ability within a specialized area of knowledge and skills, employing good quality skills to conduct Procurement research. Good work in this module will demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of current issues in this field of study. It shows a critical awareness of current problems, much of which is at, or informed by thinking at, the forefront of the academic discipline. Work at this level shows a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to the student’s own research. It shows an ability to apply knowledge in an original way, and to use established techniques of research and enquiry to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. The conceptual understanding evidenced in the work indicates that the student can evaluate advanced scholarship in the discipline. The work shows an ability to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them, and, where appropriate, propose hypotheses

1. Articulate a detailed and critical understanding of the subject of procurement in relation to (indicative list): Procurement Law & Practice, Procurement Relationships, Governance & Ethics Contract Design & Management Strategic Issues in Procurement International Procurement Regulations Procuring Innovation Leadership and Risk Management in Procurement

2. Demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of procurement processes and the legal frameworks that support them

3. Demonstrate a sophisticated familiarity with previous and current theoretical and applied law research across the range of core subjects delivered on the LLM in Procurement Law, Strategy & Practice.

4. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse the legal and business conditions in the international environment that drive trade and procurement between nations, including the issues facing companies and governments.

5. Provide insights into the procurement behaviour of the procurement function in public and private sector organisations and examine the legal polices and frameworks that affect procurement operations.

6. Explore and critically analyse the wide range of procurement processes associated with operations management, performance management and legal guidance.

7. Understand to an advanced level and critically evaluate how procurement strategies are formulated, developed and implemented within public and private sector organisations.

8. Critically analyse, evaluate and apply a complex body of "procurement" knowledge against a wider organisational background.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
	Project		100.00

		Oriau
One-to-one supervision	3 x 1hr (3 hours) personal one-to-one supervisions conducted with the candidate via SKYPE. Prior to each of these scheduled SKYPE sessions, the candidate will be expected to produce a dissertation progress plan and a 250-word dissertation reflection. Both the plan and the reflection will be non-assessed, but will be a mandatory requirement.	3
Private study		597
	Optional live drop-in sessions will be made available to participants in case they have any questions. This will not form part of the formal contact time.

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Rheloaeth - Gallu defnyddio, cydlynu a rheoli adnoddau (dynol, ffisegol ac/neu ariannol)
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.
• Arweinyddiaeth - Gallu arwain a rheoli, datblygu cynlluniau gweithredu ac amcanion, cynnig arweiniad a chyfarwyddyd i eraill, ac ymdopi â'r pwysau sy'n gysylltiedig ag awdurdod o'r fath

• Students will acquire an understanding of advanced legal theories and jurisprudence concerning the development of Public Procurement Law at Global, European Union and national levels (UK and Ireland)
• Students will acquire critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the latest academic literature, legislation and case law.

• Participants will acquire an understanding of advanced legal theories and jurisprudence concerning the development of Public Procurement Law at International, European Union and domestic levels.

• Participants will become familiar with the latest thinking and practices in the procurement of innovation.

• Participants will become familiar with techniques to evaluate and manage risk; and to appreciate the distinction between management and leadership in the procurement domain.

• Participants will become familiar with the principles of good contract design and management.

• Participants will be sensitised to what is good ethical behaviour in the procurement context and gain an appreciation of what good governance in procurement and effective supplier relationship strategies looks like.

• Participants will acquire critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the latest academic literature, legislation and case law.

Rhestr ddarllen

Rhagofynion

• SXL-4731: Research Methods & Skills
• SXL-4738: Proc. Relationships & Ethics
• SXL-4732: Procurement Law & Practice

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• M1AY: LLM Procurement Law, Strategy & Practice (Distance Learning) year 1 (LLM/PLSP)