Program Overview

University Programs

The University of Virginia offers various degree and certificate programs across different fields, including business, government, healthcare, public safety, and technology.

Business Programs

• Bachelor's Degree Completion
• Accounting - Graduate
• Certified Financial Planning
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Procurement & Contracts Management
• Project Management
• Higher Ed Program for Executive Level Assistants
• Research Administration
• SHRM Learning & Prep
• Cybersecurity Management
• Customized Learning for Organizations

Government Programs

• Bachelor's Degree Completion
• Procurement & Contracts Management
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Public Administration

Healthcare Programs

• Health Sciences Management Certificate
• Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program

Public Safety Programs

• Master of Public Safety Program
• National Criminal Justice Command College
• Center for Public Safety and Justice

Technology Programs

• Bachelor's Degree Completion
• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity Management
• Cybersecurity Analysis
• Information Technology
• Project Management

Program Details

Procurement and Contracts Management Certificate

The Procurement and Contracts Management Certificate can be completed in 12 months by enrolling in 2 courses per term. There are four required courses and two elective courses for the graduate certificate.

Required Courses

• PC 5010 - Procurement Policy & Practices: Offered every semester
• PC 5040 - Advanced Contract Management: Offered every other semester
• PC 5060 - Federal Acquisition Case Studies: Offered every other semester
• PC 5100 - Advanced Contracting by Negotiation: Currently offered Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Electives

• PC 5020 - Advanced Cost and Price Analysis: Offered every fall
• PC 5160 - Strategic Customer Relationship Management: Offered every spring
• PC 5170 - Seminar in Government Contract Law and Analysis: Offered every summer
• PC 5200 - Advanced Subcontract Management: Offered every summer
• PSLP 5300 - Foundations of Leadership: Offered every semester
• PSLP 5320 - Organizational Leadership: Currently offered Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
• PSLP 5500 - Contemporary Issues in Leadership: Currently offered Fall 2025
• PSPM 5030 - Introduction to Project Management: Offered every semester
• PSPM 5230 - Leadership and Managing the Project Team: Offered every other semester

Transfer Partnerships

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) - Procurement and Contract Management: SCPS students earning a certificate in Procurement and Contract Management are eligible to apply and transfer their credits into University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) online Master of Acquisition and Contract Management.

Student Support

• Student Success Resources: Admitted students have access to supportive staff who will help them through the enrollment process and develop custom program plans based on their preferred academic timeline.
• Technology Support: Learning is delivered seamlessly through Canvas, and students have access to UVA's complete Canvas support resources.
• UVA Certificate Student Career Resources: Certificate students have access to a suite of career resources, including job prep guidance, career-specific communities, and job search platforms.
• Mental Health Care: Enrolled students have access to TimelyCare, 24/7 virtual, wraparound mental health care at no cost.