Commercial Contract Management
Effective contract management is critical to the success of any business. This course provides a comprehensive overview of commercial contract management, covering the legal framework, risk assessment and best practices for managing contracts in a business enterprise.
Participants will gain a strong foundation in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), exploring its role in standardizing business transactions and ensuring legal compliance. The course delves into contract formation, negotiation strategies and dispute resolution, equipping students with practical skills for drafting, analyzing and managing commercial contracts. Key topics include non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, contract risk identification, redlining techniques and supply chain transactions.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Describe the articles of the UCC and their application in commercial contracts.
- Manage all facets of commercial contracts, from formation to execution.
- Identify contract risks and effectively redline disputed terms.
- Evaluate contract performance, including conditions for rejection or excused performance.
- Understand key elements of non-compete and non-disclosure agreements.
- Assess the impact of negotiable instruments, payment terms and secured transactions.
The course also introduces mediation, arbitration and litigation as dispute resolution strategies. Whether you are a business professional handling contracts, a procurement specialist, or preparing for the Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) certification, this course equips you with essential knowledge and skills to confidently navigate complex commercial agreements.
This course requires a textbook at an additional cost. Students may order through the Villanova Bookstore.
Compare Enrollment Options:
- Complete Principles and Practice concurrently in 6 weeks
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Earn a digital badge
- Complete Principles and Practice sequentially in 12 weeks
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- 6 weeks of asynchronous coursework and assessments followed by 6 weeks of live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals in the course
- Earn a digital badge
- Complete Principles microcourse in 6 weeks
- 100% asynchronous
- Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
- Faculty support and feedback throughout course
- 6.25 hours of work estimated per week
FAST TRACK
Next Start April 28 | Live Session Tuesdays 7pm EST
$1,885.50 | 6 weeks | 12.5 hours per week
Price Reflects 10% Savings
FLEX TRACK
Next Start March 31
$1,885.50 | 12 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Price Reflects 10% Savings
PRINCIPLES
Next Start March 31
$800 | 6 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Commercial Contract Management can be taken as part of the Contract Management Certificate program.
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