Mission Directed Contracting builds upon Introduction to Government Contracts and is designed to establish the basic principles, processes, and techniques of managing procurements that achieve mission objectives. The course will survey the contracting professionals roles and responsibilities in the acquisition process from source selection through negotiation, contract management, and contract close-out. Mission Directed Contracting will focus on leadership, problem solving, analytical, management, and negotiation skills. FAR regulations applicable to source selection, contract management, and contract close-out will be addressed. (Prerequisites: Completion of Reading and English Learning Support, if required) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.Formerly BUS 108