4 Courses | 40 Contact Hours

The Government Contract Management Certificate program provides students with the knowledge and understanding of government contract acquisition and management. The program is designed for those new to government contracting, as well as current contract administrators and managers responsible for government contracting projects with a desire to advance in their career.

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Government Contract ManagementCertificate Program

2019 SPRING CLASS• Class will be held each Friday

for 10 weeks on campus at OKCU. This program is delivered live, and live-streaming with video capture.

• 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. January 18–March 29, 2019

GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Fundamentals of Government ContractingIntroduction to government contracting, providing information needed to understand procurement from acquisition planning through contract closeout. This course will give you additional basic insight into the requirements to become a Program Manager and covers acquisition team roles and responsibilities.

Small and Minority-Owned Businesses and Government ContractingLearn the importance of small and minority-owned businesses in government. You will gain the understanding of how to form a small or minority business, become familiar with the SBA, DOD and other government agency requirements for forming and operating a small or minority business to secure government contracts.

Federal Acquisition Planning and StrategyGain an in-depth understanding of contract structure, strategy and analysis of pricing. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the proposal preparation process including the writing and pricing concepts, proposal submission requirements, negotiations and insight into government contract awards and GAO processes for protest of awards.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) AnalysisProvides a detailed explanation and analysis of several FAR standards and tests applied to contracting decisions. Students will also gain an understanding of the Department of Defense’s Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS). This session introduces the legal foundations and source of law relevant to the procurement process. You’ll get an analysis of issues that may develop during the various phases of a contract, including subcontracting considerations, protests, inspection and acceptance, fraud and contract termination.

THE EXECUTIVE & PROFESSIONAL

EDUCATION CENTER

PREREQUISITES NOT REQUIRED

• Enrollment is open to all students and professionals interested in learning more about government contracting, acquisition, and management.

• The curriculum consists of 4 courses. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are awarded a certificate.

• Tuition is $1,175, including books for the entire certificate program.

START YOUR ENROLLMENTokcu.edu/business/gcm

CONTACTMelissa Cory, Director of Professional Education

(405) 208-5540 • mcory@okcu.edu