Curriculum 243

Program Officer

Madeleine Fuentes, CDR, USN

Code MN, Ingersoll Hall, Room 220

(831) 656-7793, DSN 756-7793

Academic Associate

Rene Rendon, D.B.A., Associate Professor

Code MN, Ingersoll Hall, Room 331B

(831) 656-3464

Brief Overview

The Advanced Contract Management Certificate is a graduate academic certificate program available to NPS resident and distance learning students. Designed for students interested in advanced concepts of Contract Management. This certificate supports continuous acquisition reform initiatives mandated by Congress and senior leaders and supports initiatives to educate operational warfighters in the business of contract management. The certificate contributes to Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in the Contract Management career field in conjunction with the Basic Contract Management Certificate. Additionally, the curriculum is aligned with the competencies established in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) and the Contract Management Standard (CMS). The curriculum supports preparation for the NCMA professional certification examinations including the Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) and the Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM).

Requirements for Entry

A baccalaureate degree defined in section 4.2 of the Academic Council policy manual.

Convenes

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Program Length

Four quarters

Graduate Certificate Requirements

Successful completion of the four courses and graduate credit is obtained by maintenance of 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Advanced Contract Management Certificate

Course Number Title Lecture Hours Lab Hours
Government Contracts Law 4 0
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Defense Systems Contracting 3 0
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Operational Contract Support and Contingency Contracting 3 0
Contracting for Services 3 0
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Innovative Contract Design 3 0
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Acquisition and Contracting Policy 4 0