Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in
Contracts and Procurement Management
(24 credits)

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Contracts and Procurement Management is available to those whose positions require the knowledge and skills provided by the concentration, but who do not wish to pursue the MBA. Completion of the certificate requirements does not ensure acceptance into the MBA program. If a candidate is admitted into the MBA program, the certificate courses can be applied to the program.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for the certificate, the applicant must submit the following items to
the Office of Admissions:

• Application for Admission;
• Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates (if applicable);
• Nonrefundable application fee; and
• Official transcript indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Required Courses

ACCT 201 Accounting for Managers (3 credits)
BPST 316 Statistics for Managers (3 credits)
MBUS 516 Project Management (3 credits)
MBUS 532 Federal Procurement Policy and Practices (3 credits)
MBUS 533 Contract Performance and Evaluation (3 credits)
MBUS 534 Pricing Contracts (3 credits)
MBUS 535 Negotiation and Persuasion (3 credits)
MBUS 537 Contracting for Managers (3 credits)

Advising Guide - Effective Fall 2007