Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management at Old Dominion University

    Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management at Old Dominion University

    Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management at Old Dominion University

    The Public Procurement & Contract Management at Old Dominion University is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

    About Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management

    The Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement and Contract Management can provide knowledgeable individuals with excellent job opportunities and career growth. Whether you're a student choosing a career path or you're a manager who wants to expand your skillset and leverage procurement and contract management to achieve your strategic goals, this graduate certificate can help open new doors and opportunities.

    • Hands-on experience: Access to internships and other opportunities
    • Networking benefits: Interact meaningfully with your professors and other public procurement and contract management professionals
    • Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Develop field-specific capabilities through applied practices and concepts
    • Managerial competencies in contracting: Engage critical thinking and analyses across all phases of the contract cycle
    • Strategic orientation of public procurement: Convince policymakers and senior managers that effective procurement can support an entity's strategic goals
    • Procurement law and ethics: Acquire fundamental understanding of procurement and contracting legal and ethical principles

    Disciplines

    Strome College of Business

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management at Old Dominion University

    Entry Requirements

    1. Application and $50 fee

    2. Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree

    3. All prior Secondary/High School or College/University transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.

    4. Demonstrated English Language Proficiency

    5. Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)

    6. Passport identification

    7. Requirements & deadlines vary by program

      1. Standardized Test Results (GRE, GMAT, MAT, MCAT, PRAXIS)

      2. Essay/Personal Statement/Resume

      3. Letters of Recommendation

    Send all materials & correspondence to

    International Admissions
    Old Dominion University
    2101 Dragas Hall
    Norfolk, VA 23529 USA

    Required Credentials

    As a service to applicants, the Office of International Admissions evaluates all foreign academic credentials. All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Old Dominion University and cannot be returned.

    • Transcripts, translations and standardized tests must be official, sealed, stamped by the institution or testing agency and sent directly to the Office of International Admissions at Old Dominion University.
    • Testing authorities may include the Registrar or the Principal/Controller of Examinations.
    • When English is not the language of instruction, academic transcripts are required in both English and one's native language. Certified official translations by a licensed or professional translator must accompany academic documents not written in English. Translations of official documents completed by the student will not be accepted.
    • Once submitted, no additional documents can be uploaded through the online application. If you wish to include additional credentials, attach and send them directly to [email protected]. Please be sure your name and date of birth are clearly indicated in the email subject line.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management

    Careers

    Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn–half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

    Compliance Officers

    $71,540 Median Salary

    Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

    $71,450 Median Salary

    Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.

    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

    $72,370 Median Salary

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

    Purchasing Managers

    $121,810 Median Salary

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management at Old Dominion University

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management at Old Dominion University

    Your Choice

    The Common Application, which allows you to complete one application and designate it to be used for multiple institutions, OR the new Old Dominion University Application. The choice is yours.

    Our Commitment

    Whichever method you choose, the admissions staff at Old Dominion University is committed to processing your application in a timely manner. Questions concerning the admissions process may be directed to [email protected], 757-683-3685. Questions relative to The Common Application need to be directed to the Help Center found at commonapp.org

    Old Dominion University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Visit https://www.odu.edu/equity for more information.

    Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management at Old Dominion University
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