Bachelor of Science in Government Contract
Management
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Government Contract Management Program Details
Total Credits
120
Transfer Credits
84
Program Duration
4 Years
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited University
University of the Potomac’s accreditation status is currently non-compliance, show cause. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 27, 2024 was to issue a show cause. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. www.msche.org. 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000.
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
Bachelor’s Degree
Our bachelor’s degree is designed to produce professionals who can offer organizations in any sector expertise in the management of government contracts. It covers the same topics as the advanced certificate, plus additional coursework in international contracts, negotiations, and business development.
What’s more, you can specialize in one of seven different concentrations and pursue coursework toward Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification, Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)™ certification, or Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM)™ certification.
Bachelor’s Degree Concentrations
Accounting Concentration
- ACCT 290 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 307 Cost Accounting
- ACCT 320 Intermediate Accounting III
- ACCT 330 Assurance and Audit Services
- ACCT 402 Corporate Taxation
Finance Concentration
- FIN 310 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- FIN 320 Asset Management
- FIN 330 Corporate Finance
- FIN 340 Financial Reporting and Analysis
- FIN 350 International Banking and Finance
- FIN 400 Derivatives and Risk Management
Healthcare Management
- HLTH 303 Information Systems for Health Systems
- HLTH 400 Societal Health and Policy Issues
- HLTH 403 Global Health Administration
- HLTH 405 Healthcare Financial Management
- MGMT 411 Total Quality Management
- MRKT 427 Marketing Management
Information Management Concentration
- CBSC 320 Information Security
- MCAP 303 Organizational Technology and Information Management
- MCAP 351 Management Support Systems
- MICS 341 Systems Analysis and Design
- MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
- MICS 461 Database Management
International Business Concentration
- BUS 310 Export/Import Marketing
- MGMT 303 International Business Management
- MGMT 311 Supply Chain Management
- MGMT 440 International Organizational Development Strategies
- MRKT 424 International Marketing
- MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global)
Management Concentration Courses
- MCAP 303 Organization and Technology of Information Management
- MGMT 360 Leadership
- MGMT 365 Managing Conflict and Change
- MGMT 417 Human Resource Management
- MGMT 424 Negotiations Management
- MGMT 427 Operations Management
Marketing Concentration Courses
- MRKT 350 Salesmanship
- MRKT 424 International Marketing
- MKRT 425 Consumer Behavior
- MRKT 427 Marketing Management
- MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global)
- MRKT 490 Marketing and Social Media
Courses and Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management - 120 Credits
- COMP 110 Computer and Office Applications
- ENGL 101 English Composition I
- ENGL 102 English Composition II
- GNED 112 Student Success Strategies
- MATH 106 College Mathematics
- MATH 110 College Algebra
- ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
- ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II
- ECON 201 Principles of Economics
- FIN 230 Fundamentals of Finance
- BUS 110 Foundations of Business
- BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management
- MGMT 211 Project Management Knowledge Areas 1
- MGMT 212 Project Management Knowledge Areas 2
- MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 235 Introduction to International Business
- MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
3 credits elective courses
- ENGL 395 Research and Report Writing
- MATH 323 Research and Statistical Analysis
- PSYC 201 Principles of Psychology
- SCIE 312 Environmental Science and Sustainability
- MGMT 308 Government Contract Law
- MGMT 326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DFARS)
- MGMT 327 Performance-Based Contracts
- MGMT 330 Purchasing and Materials Management
- MGMT 332 Cost and Price Analysis
- MGMT 350 Contract Administration
- MGMT 405 Business Development and Contract Proposal
- MGMT 424 Negotiations Management
- MGMT 450 Contract Modification and Options
- MGMT 455 International Contracts Management
Students in the bachelor’s degree program also complete eighteen credits in upper division electives of their choice.
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Advanced Certificate or Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management will be able to:
- Apply the fundamentals of management, finance, law, and operations to the administration of government contracts.
- Evaluate competitive proposals using government contract specification framework.
- Manage contract performance and compliance.
- Analyze contract liability with a business cost and price strategy.
Applicants to the Bachelor of Science 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 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:
- Bachelor’s Degree Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
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