Advanced Certificate in Government Contract
Management
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Government Contract Management Certificate Program Details
Total Credits
18
Program Duration
1 Year
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited University
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Study with Seasoned Instructors
Our location in the nation’s capital means we can offer faculty members with direct expertise in government contract management. You’ll learn from instructors who offer real-world insight into this complex area of administration.
Flexible Coursework Options
Enhance your current skillset with a short-term certificate program or dive deep into government contracts with a degree. Study online or on campus—the choice is yours.
Government Contract Management Program Overview
The federal government works with companies of all sizes to deliver services and secure the nation. The contracts involved with those partnerships are subject to laws and regulations that are unique to the government. Professionals who understand federal procurement and contracts can play an important role in government agencies, private companies, non-profit agencies, and state or local government operations. University of the Potomac, one of the few schools offering specialized study in this field, aims to help professionals like you master government contract management so you can stand out as a candidate.
What You Will Learn
Advanced Certificate
Designed for professionals with some prior college study, the Advanced Certificate in Government Contract Management takes six core courses from the degree program and offers them as a stand-alone credential.
Ideal for working professionals who want to add knowledge of government contracts to their resumes quickly, this program covers federal acquisition regulations (FAR), defense acquisition regulations (DAR), purchasing, cost analysis, contracts and contract modifications, and more.
Courses and Curriculum
The Advanced Certificate in Government Contract Management is intended for someone who has an interest in gaining additional knowledge for a career transition. This program provides a theoretical foundation for working professionals who have completed a minimum of an associate degree.
- MGMT 308 Government Contract Law
- MGMT 326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DAR)
- MGMT 330 Purchasing and Materials Management
- MGMT 332 Cost and Price Analysis
- MGMT 350 Contract Administration
- MGMT450 Contract Modification and Options
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Advanced Certificate will be able to:
- Apply the fundamentals of management, finance, law, and operations to the administration of government contracts.
- Evaluate competitive proposals using the government contract specification framework.
- Manage contract performance and compliance.
- Analyze contract liability with a business cost and price strategy.
Applicants to the Advanced Certificate program must complete the following steps to apply:
- Submission of a completed application for admission.
- Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
- Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
- Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).
Applicants to the Advanced Certificate program must also meet the above requirements and be able to demonstrate completion of at least 60 undergraduate credits in any field by submitting official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Advanced Certificate Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more here.
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Start preparing for a future as an expert in government contract management. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!