Government Contracting, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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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 post-baccalaureate 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 post-baccalaureate 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).

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Requirements

15 Credits:

MBA 605 - Legal Considerations in Contracting Credits: (3)
MBA 606 - Intermediate Cost and Price Analysis Credits: (3)
MBA 607 - Source Selection and Administration of Service Contracts Credits: (3)
MBA 608 - Contract Administration and Negotiation Techniques in a Supply Environment Credits: (3)
MBA 609 - Contracting for Decision Makers Credits: (3)

Changing to Degree Status

If a student wishes to change from a certificate only program to a degree program, he/she must submit a Change of Program Request Form.
A maximum of 15 credits from the post-baccalaureate certificate in Government Contracting may apply to the Business Administration with Government Contracting Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, MBA program.
Deadline: Students must submit a Change of Program Request Form to their program director before completing the requirements for the certificate.

See Change of Program in Graduate Academic Policies

Program Information

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