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Federal Contract & Procurement Management (Graduate Certificate)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Post-Baccalaureate CertificateAcademicCIP: 52.0202

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The graduate certificate in Federal Contracting and Procurement Management is designed to provide professional development for individuals pursuing careers in contract management with either the Federal government or with government contractors. The program is designed for individuals possessing a bachelor degree in a field other than federal contracting, acquisition or procurement management.

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessWritingCoordinationMonitoringActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementInstructingLearning StrategiesPersuasion

Knowledge

English LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentEconomics and AccountingAdministrativePublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingMathematicsSales and MarketingFine ArtsPersonnel and Human ResourcesComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accou
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
  • Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
  • Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
  • Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
  • Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditi
  • Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availabi
  • Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
  • Develop budgets for security operations.
  • Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on
  • Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities mee
  • Plan, create, and manage budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
  • Review and approve payroll for employees.
  • Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Set goals and deadlines for the department.
  • Acquire, distribute and store supplies.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareDocument management softwareElectronic mail softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareDesktop publishing softwareHuman resources softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareAccounting softwareSpreadsheet softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareOperating system softwareVideo creation and editing softwareProcurement softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareFacilities management softwareOffice suite softwareCommunications server softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareContent workflow software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers10-key calculatorsLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPhotocopying equipmentScannersTablet computersMultiline telephone systemsTeleconferencing equipmentVideoconferencing equipmentApproach detection systemsExplosives detectorsFire alarm systemsKeyless entry systems

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Business Teachers, Postsecondary25-1011.00
  • Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products13-1023.00
  • Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes13-1011.00
  • Purchasing Managers11-3061.00
  • Security Managers11-3013.01
  • Facilities Managers11-3013.00
  • Administrative Services Managers11-3012.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Graduate and advanced undergraduate courses — autonomously design and deliver intellectually demanding instruction across the full spectrum of a business discipline, including non-routine or emerging topic areas.
  • Complex student assessment — evaluate capstone projects, theses, and comprehensive examinations with nuanced feedback that advances both scholarly and professional competencies in business graduates.
  • High-stakes classroom discourse — lead graduate seminars and executive-education discussions that challenge students to synthesize theory and practice in ambiguous, real-world business scenarios.
  • Full curriculum design — independently develop new courses from conception through implementation, incorporating current research, industry trends, and AACSB or equivalent accreditation requirements.
  • Sustained scholarly agenda — conduct original research in a specialized business field and publish peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, or monographs that advance knowledge in the discipline.
  • Curriculum revision and quality assurance — systematically evaluate instructional effectiveness using student outcomes data and peer review, revising course content and pedagogy accordingly.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration — integrate perspectives from economics, law, psychology, and quantitative methods into course design and research, working autonomously across department boundaries.
  • Mentorship of early-career faculty and doctoral students — provide substantive guidance on research design, publication strategy, and classroom effectiveness within the academic department.
  • Professional thought leadership — present research at major national or international conferences and serve on editorial boards or review panels for peer-reviewed business journals.
  • Institutional committee participation — contribute substantive expertise to faculty governance bodies, accreditation self-study teams, and program assessment committees at the college or university level.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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