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Managing Contracts unit (ZAA146)

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Introduction

This unit explores the nature of contracts in business to business relationships. You will examine the legalities surrounding contracts, including different types of contracts and important clauses. You will also learn the processes involved with contract administration, including contract variations, performance management and dealing with contract disputes, both from a contractor and client perspective. Through a case study analysis, you will investigate and resolve issues related to supplier performance and dispute resolution. As a major assessment task, you will develop an organisational contract management artefact to assist others with managing contracts.

Summary

Unit name Managing Contracts
Unit code ZAA146
Credit points 12.5
College/School University College
Discipline Pathways
Coordinator Mr Rene Kling
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the legalities and risks associated with contracts
  • Investigate and apply methodologies to resolve contractual performance issues and disputes
  • Analyse, develop and implement the principles and processes of managing contracts.
  • Apply practice and discipline-based skills and knowledge to communicate solutions to contract challenges

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
040303 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $3,284.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAA116 Contracts and Regulation|ZAA221 Contract Management|ZAA251 and ZAX104

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On-campus students: Fortnightly 1.5 hour tutorials; 1 x half to full day workshop per semester.

Off-campus students: Fortnightly 1.5 hour online tutorials; 1 x half to full day online workshop per semester.

AssessmentAT1: Contract Legalities Knowledge Workbook (25%)|AT2: Contractual Performance and Dispute Management Case Study (35%)|AT3: Organisational Contract Management Artifact (40%)
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Textbooks

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Recommended

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