The Government Contract Management Degree

Are you interested in a career in government contract management? Are you well-organized, able to pay close attention to details, flexible and self-motivated? Do you work well by yourself and with others? Are you interested in how the government operates? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, then a career in government contract management may be the correct choice for you. And Potomac College can help you get there.

Knowing and thoroughly understanding the numerous, diverse and often complicated laws and regulations that are related to government’s many processes and procedures is absolutely necessary if you choose to work with and manage government contracts. Potomac College’s Government Contract management degree program consists of extensive, in-depth and focused courses in contract standards and contract execution. Our education classes aptly prepare students in areas such as corporate or business subjects and general studies.

Our school's government contract management degree education program is designed to prepare students for careers in government contracting and the various activities of government contract implementation in private and public companies, city and county governments, and nonprofit organizations. Positions are often described as contract officers. Government Contract Management is available at both of Potomac College’s Washington, D.C. and Herndon, Virginia locations.

Management degree classes can differ greatly in particular fields but each course is necessary and essential to the effective operation of a business. Management skills are vital to the success of any company, no matter how large or small. In some cases, individuals will work up through the ranks, but those who possess a Bachelor’s degree in management are almost certain to find a job that is well suited and fulfilling for them.

Obtaining a government contract management degree at Potomac College will allow you to pursue a career that is both fulfilling and rewarding.

Government Contract Management Program Information

Program Length - Potomac College students can earn an bachelor's degree within 4 years.

On-Time Graduation Rate - 100% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, did so within 6 years.

Median Loan Debt - For all students completing this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, the median cumulative loan debts for each of the following are:

• Federal student loans: $40,414
• Private loans: $0
• Institutional finance plans: $0
  
  Note: This preliminary median loan data is pending confirmation from the U.S. Department of Education. It reflects total debt, including costs of living, while the median loan amount prescribed under the Department’s gainful employment regulations excludes such costs of living.

Program Costs - Cost information for Potomac College programs is available at http://www.potomac.edu/financial-aid/tuition. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current full-time tuition rates, are $63,400. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $5,000.

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Government Program Learning Goals

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management are able to:

• Evaluate issues as business managers and apply ethical principles and sound judgments to resolve contracting issues.
• Work in teams, apply customer needs analysis, procurement strategy development and source selection skills necessary for successful contract performance.
• Demonstrate the use of effective written and oral business communication skills.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and managerial reports using various accounting standards, theories and techniques.
• Apply technology to analyze problems, develop business analyses and recommend management decisions and actionable strategies in pricing, cost analysis and managing contract issues.

Project Management
The lower division courses listed below prepare students for the examination leading to certification as a
Certified Associate in Project Management:
MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management
MGMT 211 Project Management Knowledge Areas 1
MGMT 212 Project Management Knowledge Areas 2
Completion of these three courses together with MGMT 411 – Total Quality Management prepares students for the examination leading to certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
The upper division courses listed below prepare students for the examination leading to certification as a Certified Federal Contracts Manager:
ACCT 307 Cost Accounting
MGMT 326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DAR)
MGMT 330 Purchasing and Material Management
MGMT 350 Contract Administration
MGMT 424 Negotiations Management
The upper division courses listed below prepare students for the examination leading to certification as a Certified Commercial Contracts Manager:
ACCT 307 Cost Accounting
MGMT 308 Government Contract Law
MGMT 327 Performance-Based Contract
MGMT 350 Contract Administration
MGMT 450 Contract Modification and Options
Combining the upper division courses in both groups above prepares students for the examination leading to certification as a Certified Professional Contracts Manager:

Prerequisites for Major Courses
•    Successful completion of general education course requirements
•    Successful completion of ACCT101
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Government Contract Management, students must earn 120 credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program requirements are as follows:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits)
General Education Requirements 18 Credits
COMP 125 The Digital World
ENGL 101 English Composition I
ENGL 102 English Composition II
GNED 112 Student Success Strategies
MATH 106 College Mathematics
MATH 110 College Algebra
Lower Division Core Courses 36 Credits
ACCT 101 Financial Accounting
BUS 110 Foundations of Business
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
BUS 240 Business Ethics – Legal and Societal
ECON 201 Principles of Economics
FIN 120 Fundamentals of Finance
MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management
MGMT 211 Project Management Knowledge Areas 1
MGMT 212 Project Management Knowledge Areas 2
MGMT 250 Introduction to Business Analysis
MGMT 280 Introduction to Business Consulting
MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
These three courses prepare a student for the examination leading to certification as a Project Management Professional.
Electives 6 Credits
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits)
General Education Requirements 12 Credits
ENGL 395 Research and Report Writing
MATH 323 Research and Statistical Analysis
PSYC 201 Principles of Psychology
SCIE 312 Environmental Science and Sustainability
Upper Division Core Courses 30 Credits
MGMT 308 Government Contract Law
MGMT 326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DAR)
MGMT 327 Performance-Based Contract
MGMT 330 Purchasing and Materials Management
MGMT 332 Cost and Price Analysis
MGMT 350 Contract Administration
MGMT 405 Business Development & Contract Proposal
MGMT 424 Negotiation Management
MGMT 450 Contract Modification and Options
MGMT 455 International Contracts Management
Electives Any 18 credits or one of the concentrations below 18 Credits
Accounting Concentration
ACCT 307 Cost Accounting
ACCT 308 Assurance and Audit Services
ACCT 312 Risk Analysis
ACCT 402 Corporate Taxation
ACCT 450 Advanced Financial and Tax Accounting
BUS 320 Advanced Business Law for Accounting
International Business Concentration
BUS 310 Export/Import Marketing
MGMT 311 Supply Chain Management
MGMT 420 International Banking and Finance
MGMT 424 Negotiations Management
MGMT 440 International Organizational Development Strategies
MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global)
Healthcare Management
HLTH 303 Information Systems for Health Systems
HLTH 401 Societal Health and Policy Issues
HLTH 403 Global Health Administration
HLTH 405 Healthcare Financial Management
MGMT 411 Total Quality Management
MRKT 427 Marketing Management
Sales and Marketing Concentration
MRKT 350 Salesmanship
MRKT 424 International Marketing
MRKT 425 Consumer Behavior
MRKT 427 Marketing Management
MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global)
MRKT 490 Marketing and Social Media
Information Management Concentration
CBSC 301 Introduction to Digital Forensics
CBSC 305 Introduction to Cybercrime and Homeland Security
CBSC 320 Information Security
MICS 341 Systems Analysis and Design
MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
MICS 461 Database Management Theory
TOTAL CREDITS 120 CREDITS

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