Government Contracting Certificate Information

The federal government relies on its contracting workforce to ensure federal procurement policies and practices provide the maximum value and benefit to the taxpayer. A graduate certificate in Government Contracting focuses on the rules governing federal contracting and the laws associated with contract compliance, socioeconomic programs, policy making, and financial management. All Government Contracting certificate courses are offered as a cohort at the Frederick Campus.

The certificate program consists of five graduate courses. These five courses (15 academic credits) can also be applied toward an MBA degree, if a student chooses to complete seven additional courses (22 academic credits). A formal declaration of intent to pursue the MBA is required if a student chooses to pursue the MBA after completing the government contracting certificate.

Required Courses (15 Credits)

A student may earn a graduate certificate in government contracting by successfully completing the following five courses:

• MBA 605 - Legal Considerations in Contracting
• MBA 606 - Intermediate Cost and Price Analysis
• MBA 607 - Source Selection and Administration of Service Contracts
• MBA 608 - Contract Administration and Negotiation Techniques in a Supply Environment
• MBA 609 - Contracting for Decision Makers