The course uses the case method, a Socratic method developed by Harvard University, as the principal pedagogy. The method requires you to prepare a case prior to class and actively participate in the discussion of the case in class. Through this method, you will collectively create a community of learners who are supportive, kind, and curious.

It will deepen your understanding of how project leaders determine and positively influence strategic project procurement decisions to deliver sustainable value to project stakeholders that result in project and organisational success. You will develop both a conceptual and practical understanding of what constitutes project 'value' and its effective delivery. Particular attention will be paid to theoretical and practical ethical dimensions of project procurement design. You will refine and apply your understanding of the meaning and impact of a triple bottom line approach to project delivery and outcome success.

This course will also enhance your knowledge of the underlying principles of gaining trust and commitment and the impact of these factors on transactional and relational procurement approaches. The course further develops your understanding of the complex strategic decision-making design implications of a procurement approach, including the impact of decision making upon tangible and intangible outcomes, delivery mechanism innovation and how value is delivered and assessed.