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Defence Strategic Commercial Course - DSCC - 6 - 9 Sep 2010
This course is one of three strategic level courses comprising the Higher Education for Acquisition (HEfA) Programme.
Suitable For
The Defence Strategic Commercial Course (DSCC) provides an intellectual environment in which to inform and encourage debate amongst senior managers on the challenges which they face at the strategic level.
Course Aim
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of commercial best practice and how this could be applied in the defence environment. This is followed by a series of 3 electives designed to meet individual developmental objectives.
Course Essentials
College
College of Management and Technology
Category
Commercial
Business Benefits
A key development course to support the needs of the business.
Entry Requirements
The Programme is designed for strategic managers, broadly those at 1*/SCS level but also OF5s/Band Bs in strategic posts or about to fill posts such as IPT Leader or equivalent.
Duration Details
4 days residential module.
Location
Shrivenham
Delivery Method
Classroom
Course Contact Details
Tel: 01793 314485
Option 4
Mil: 96161 4485
Course Objectives
By the end of the Programme delegates will be able to:
- Understand innovative approaches to procurement, contracting and the management of suppliers.
- To develop perspectives of commercial best practice through case studies of leading commercial organisations.
- To consider fundamental financial aspects that impact upon commercial activities and recognise challenges of innovative solutions within the defence environment.
- To analyse the complex issues that exist within a specific defence commercial relationship scenario and understand the influences that drive customer and supplier behaviour.
- To discuss the need for professionalism in order to enable effective commercial decision making.
Further Information
Download Course Flyer (PDF)
Application Process: Please complete an online application form.