Government Contracting & Procurement Certificate Program
Certificate Program Overview
The University of Dayton School of Law’s Online Government Contracting & Procurement Program offers students a Certificate in either Government Contracting & Procurement or Acquisition Program Management (with no previous law degree or experience required).
Our 12-credit certification provides the crucial legal foundation and practical skills necessary for highly effective contracting services and management. Employers regularly praise our graduates and report that they have knowledge and skills far beyond their years of experience.
UD Law’s program is distinguishable by its expert faculty, made up of top contracting and program management professionals who provide firsthand knowledge and applicable experience to help students hit the ground running in the next phase of their careers.
The program is also specifically designed with course flexibility to allow current contracting professionals to continue full-time work while at the same time advancing their education.
With classes scheduled only during evening hours and designed to allow students to choose their pace, industry employees can accelerate their knowledge and skill set without missing a day of work.
Program Highlights
- Designed with working professionals in mind by offering remote (Zoom) classes synchronously in the evenings.
- Credits can carry over toward a Master in the Study of Law (MSL) degree should you decide to further your education.
- Taught by top contracting experts with years of direct experience in the field.
- Students can begin their studies in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
- Courses are offered multiple times each year, so students may finish the program in as little as one year.
- Students must take 12 credits, with a focus in either Government Contracting & Procurement or Acquisition Program Management.
- Certificate from a reputable university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Program Requirements
Government Contracting Certificate (12+ credits total)
Contracts I: Intro to Contracts (3 credits)
Contracts II: Government Contracting (3 credits)
Contracts III: Drafting (4 credits)
Elective Course* (3-4 credits)
Acquisition Program Management Certificate (12+ credits total)
Program and Project Management I (4 credits)
Program and Project Management II (3 credits)
Program and Project Management III (4 credits)
Elective Course* (3-4 credits)
*Elective Courses include any course aside from the mandatory courses listed above.
Email: govcp@udayton.edu
Phone: (937) 229-1501