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CON 100: Shaping Business Arrangements - 3 Credits

Overview

In this course, you will learn the basics of Federal Contracting and how to shape Business arrangements to meet client needs. 

There are no prerequisites for entry into this course.

 

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Objectives

 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  • explain the acquisition/contracting mission and its impact on the American economic system. 
  • explain the characteristics and responsibilities of the contracting professional in the role of a business advisor.
  • explain the distinctive interests of both the buyer and seller and the role those interests play.
  • determine the relationship between financial and acquisition communities and how fundamental financial principles and requirements are important.

 

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Materials

 
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Grading
 

Your course grade will be determined according to the following assignments, points, and percentages:

Assignment
Percentage of Grade
Intro+Unit Discussions
15%
Chapter/Lesson Presentations
20%
2 Case Study
5%
3 Exams
60%
Total
100%

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must pass BOTH exams 2 and 3 with a 60% or higher in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grading Scale
A
 
90-100%
B
 
80-89%
C
 
70-79%
D
 
60-69%
F
 
Less than 60%
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Exams

 

There are 3 exams in this course.

You must pass at lease 2 of the 3 exams in order to pass the course. Print out the Exam Pass and read the directions which follow in Taking Exams.

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

  This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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Beginning the Course

 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.