Dec 07, 2025  
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2023-2024 CGC Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PMGT 661 - The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program Management

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: PMGT 650  
This course provides an overview of legal and contractual issues that influence and impact technical program and project management decisions. An overview of the legal system and regulatory framework will be developed to facilitate an understanding of potential legal issues. Primary focus is placed upon understanding and avoiding pitfalls associated with the contracting process as it pertains to Engineering and Construction programs and large Government/Private Programs. Other topics include legal relationships between the Client, Prime Contractor and Design Professional; negligence and the Design Professional; Design Professional licensing and liability; the role of insurance and bonds in program management; personnel and labor issues; intellectual property; environmental liability in public and private construction; claims, arbitration, and dispute resolution options; and the ethical implications of decisions.