Procurement & Contracts Management - Undergraduate

Is this course being offered this semester?  You can check on the availability of a course through our course offering directory. Select the appropriate semester as well as the Northern Virginia Center.

Where can I get a course description?  Click on the course links to view a course description. 

How do I register for a course?  You can register for a course using our online registration form, or you can print the form and fax/mail it to the Northern Virginia Center. 

I’m interested in earning the certificate.  Must I have a degree and/or experience in the field of Federal procurement and contracting to apply to the program? No.  Neither a degree nor experience is necessary.

I’m interested in earning the certificate.  Must I apply to the program? Yes, you must apply to earn the certificate.  You must apply to the program prior to enrollment in your last class. You can download an application. Students intending to earn the certificate must maintain an average grade of C or better to continue in the program.

I have credits from another institution that I would like to transfer to this certificate.  How do I know if they will transfer?  Students interested in transferring credits are generally allowed to transfer a maximum of six credits.  Transfer of credits is based on an analysis of the content, level, and comparability of the courses taken, the applicability of the courses to the student’s intended major and degree program, the quality of the student’s performance in the courses, and the accreditation of the institution at which the work was completed.  Transfer of courses from a government agency will be considered if the course met for 100 contact hours and you received a certificate of attendance. Coursework must not be older than eight years, and students must have earned at least a C or better.  Transfer decisions are made by the program’s director.

Can I enroll in just a few courses?  I’m not interested in earning the certificate.   Yes, you can enroll in courses without applying for the certificate. 

Will the credits from this certificate program transfer to another college or university? Certificate programs are designed to be stand-alone programs. Selected courses, however, may be eligible for transfer. Colleges and universities may recognize these courses for transfer, but these decisions are made independently by the receiving institution.

Can I earn an undergraduate degree at the Northern Virginia Center?  No, degrees are not available.  However, students may be able to transfer the 30-credit certificate to George Mason University’s BIS program or to Strayer University.

Are your courses equivalent to the DAU (Defense Acquisition University) courses? We have several equivalencies.  Please contact the program’s director for details.

How many courses per semester may I take?  We do not have limits on the number of courses you can take each semester.  However, we recommend to students who are working full-time to enroll in only one course the first semester. Decisions about future course loads can be based on that experience. 

What is the average length of time to complete the certificate?  The average is three years,  taking one course per semester. 

Is there a time limit on completing the certificate?  The time limit is five years.  However, students may request permission to extend the time limit due to personal circumstances.   

Is it possible to offer this program in my region?  Five of the six required courses and several electives are offered online, making them accessible from anywhere. Students living outside of the Northern Virginia area who wish to complete the certificate totally online may substitute PC 405 with PC 510W upon permission of the program’s director.

How can I find out more about this program?  Please contact the program director .  You can also join us for one of our information sessions, offered every semester.