BUS143

Contract Administration & Law

VanWest College Contract Administration & Law

This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed in the contract administration associated with procurement. Topics include processes, law and documentation associated with the preparation of tendering documents, bidding, selection of venders, drafting/awarding of contracts, control of contracts and closing of contracts. Differences in contract administration between nations will be covered.

Course Details

  • Course ID: BUS143
  • Course Name: Contract Administration & Law
  • Course Length: 2 months (8 weeks)
  • Offered Location: Vancouver
  • Method: In-person Lecture
  • Start Dates: 2025: February 18, August 5 / 2026: January 19, August 31
  • Course Schedule: Monday & Wednesday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM) or Tuesday & Thursday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM)
    * You may have additional or make-up classes on Fridays
  • Credential: Upon the successful completion of this single course, you will receive Contract Administration & Law Single Course Certificate

Admission Requirement

English Admission Requirement

  • VanWest English Placement Test: Level 8, or
  • Completion of VanWest Level 7 or EAP 300 course with a final grade of 75%+, or
  • IELTS 6.0+, or
  • TOEFL IBT 79+, or
  • TOEIC 800+, or
  • Duolingo 115+, or
  • Cambridge English Scale: 169+, or
  • CEFR B2+

Academic Admission Requirement

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12), or
  • General Education Development (GED)

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees
Course Fee (Domestic): $1,000
Course Fee (International): $1,300
Application Fee (Domestic): $150
Application Fee (International): $250
Student Services Fee: $250

*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.

Textbook

  • Textbook: IACCM (2013). Fundamentals of Contract and Commercial Management. Van Haren Publishing
  • ISBN: ISBN-10: 9087538111 / ISBN-13: 9789087538118
  • Online Source: Vital Source
  • Buy at VanWest: No

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