It currently consists of 23 campuses covering the state from Humboldt in the north to San Diego in the south. Veterans may receive benefits to cover this program. Courses are offered via the Internet three trimesters each year. Courses start in January, April and September. Each course is 13 weeks in length.
Emphasis is placed on current business trends and their impact on the purchasing profession.
Fundamental concepts, methods, and techniques used to evaluate requirements for purchasing goods and services are discussed. Case studies allow for application to real-world situations. Cost-Price Analysis and Negotiation Course provides an overview of the tools and techniques required for determining the reasonableness of cost and price, the relationships between the two and establishes the basis for negotiating a final contract between buyers and sellers. For more detailed information, view the Summer Schedule . Purchasing Fundamentals PRX 310, Cost-Price Analysis and Negotiation PRX 330, Public Sector Procurement PRX 340, Advanced Purchasing Concepts 7.