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The Nation’s Leading Universities OnlineVillanova UniversityProfessional EducationCertificate Programs Online2008 - 2009Contract ManagementCertificate Programs Onlinewww.VillanovaU.com800-571-4938 Intl. 1 813-612-4296
Villanova UniversityVillanova University, a coeducationalRoman Catholic institution founded in1842 by the priests and brothers ofthe Order of St. Augustine, welcomesstudents of all faiths. The universityconsists of five colleges: The Collegeof Liberal Arts and Sciences, TheSchool of Business, The College ofEngineering, The College of Nursingand The School of Law. It is the oldestand largest Catholic university in thecommonwealth of Pennsylvania. Formore than a decade it has been rankedby U.S. News & World Report as the#1 University in the North (Master’sDivision). BusinessWeek has rankedthe undergraduate business school#12 in the nation.Villanova University offers onlinecertificate programs in variousdisciplines: Project Management, SixSigma and Lean, Contract Management,IS Security, Business Analysis, SoftwareTesting, Human Resources, ROIMethodology, Leadership, andFinance and Accounting for theNon-Financial Manager.Hurry! MonthlyClasses Fill Quickly.800-571-4938Intl. 1 813-612-4296ÎÎ VillanovaU.comÎÎÎÎExpand Your Contract ManagementKnowledge and Your Earning Potential!In today’s increasingly competitive and fast-paced business environment, contractmanagement plays a vital role in every organization. It’s a critical discipline employed by bothbuyers and sellers who must manage customer and supplier expectations and relationships,control risk and cost, and contribute to organizational profitability and success.No other discipline is more important in reducing administrative costs, providing tighteraccountability, improving forecasting and ensuring happier customers. And no university helpsyou master the concepts and best practices of contract management like Villanova University.Our interactive programs are carefully aligned with the National Contract ManagementAssociation (NCMA) Contract Management Body of Knowledge, the authoritative guide tocompetencies necessary for contract management expertise.THERE’S NO DISPUTING IT: YOU’LL GO FAR WITH DYNAMIC MASTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSWith Master Certificates in Commercial Contract Management and Government ContractManagement, you can conveniently acquire the skills to master contract management bestpractices and trace the contracting process from requisitioning through contract closeout.Each master certificate program focuses on competence areas such as contract law,administration, accounting, psychology, management and planning. These prestigiouscredentials not only show your commitment to continuing education, but they prepare you todemonstrate your knowledge of advanced contract management principles through careerbuilding industry certification.DISTINGUISH YOURSELF WITH NCMA CERTIFICATIONVillanova contract management master certificates prepare you for industry certification,which can boost your income by 56%! The programs, which are endorsed by the NCMA,prepare you to test for these NCMA certifications: Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) – Shows that you are knowledgeable about thegovernment regulatory environment and capable of executing its tenets. Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) – Shows that you are knowledgeableabout the practice of contract management in the commercial environment. Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) – Shows that you are knowledgeableabout all facets of contract management, in both the commercial and government arenas.Individuals with CPCM certification earn up to 56% more than non-certified professionals,according to the annual NCMA Salary Survey.“Villanova has great instructors that always take time to helpthe student. I would recommend these classes to anyone who isworking with contracts, whether commercial or government.”Josephine Lunderman, BoeingThe Worldwide Leader in Professional Education – ONLINE! VillanovaU.com 800-571-49382
become a contract management expert – earn a master certificate!By completing three courses, you can earn a Master Certificate in Commercial ContractManagement or Government Contract Management. Earning a master certificate demonstratesa solid understanding of core contract management skills and illustrates career dedication.Villanova’s comprehensive curriculumprovides contract managers with an in-depthunderstanding of contract law, federal andcommercial law, procurement processes andbest practices. You will gain the real-worldknowledge and tools you need for decisionmaking and strong business performance.Get certified!Your Master Certificate prepares you forcertification exams offered by ring Business SkillsAdvanced Contract ManagementMastercertificate inCOMMERCIALCONTRACTMANAGEMENTMastercertificate inGOVERNMENTCONTRACTMANAGEMENTThese unique online programs, whichfeature curricula that are constantly updatedto reflect the latest concepts, methodsand practices, equip you with skills thatare in high demand. Strengthen yournegotiating skills for the private, public orgovernment sector through a more thoroughunderstanding of the contracting process.Start earning your master certificate today!Program Benefits Learn the procurement process, fromrequisition to contract enforcement Gain knowledge to test for NCMAcertifications for contract managers Develop an in-depth understanding offederal or commercial contract law Discover how to negotiate and administercontracts Renew and negotiate contracts faster Curb maverick spending Reduce unwanted renewals,overpayments and customerunderpaymentsWho Should Enroll?Designed for contract administrators,contract managers, sales or businessdevelopment managers, project managersor others responsible for contractingprojects, these courses help commercial andgovernment contractors succeed at all levels.Experience AN UnmatchedOnline ClassroomOur online classroom is second tonone! It’s dynamic, interactive andmultimedia driven. Instant messagingand shared virtual whiteboards allowyou to interact with classmates andfaculty in real time. And two-way voiceover IP is a great personal touch forstudents who prefer to communicatevia voice to ask questions or discussweekly assignments.Communicating with professorsduring virtual office hours and viewingleading industry experts via streamingvideo make learning faster than in thetraditional classroom setting. You’ll doeverything online in your own time, soyou can work full time and continueyour education.Unparalleled Features Virtual classroom provides two-wayvoice over IP with instant messagingand shared whiteboard features Professor-led classes through onlinestreaming video Chat rooms and message boardsfor rich, real-time interaction withprofessors and students alike Ability to study anytime, anywhere No required login times –24/7 access Multimedia access – not abook-in-a-box, go-it-alone programHurry! MonthlyClasses Fill Quickly.800-571-4938Intl. 1 813-612-4296ÎÎ VillanovaU.comÎÎÎÎContract Management courses endorsed bythe National Contract Management AssociationThe Worldwide Leader in Professional Education – ONLINE! VillanovaU.com 800-571-49383
Certificate Course Descriptions & TuitionEssentials of Commercial Contract ManagementMastering Business SkillsThis eight-week online course is designed to give you the toolsyou need to understand the procurement process from contractdefinitions and source selection to contract management andadministration. Trace best practices of the contracting processfrom requisitioning through contract closeout and learn the entirecommercial contract management process from both the buyers’and sellers’ perspectives.This 12-week certificate course covers the critical bottom-linebusiness skills needed to be a successful contract manager. Thecourse, which is essential in preparing for the business skills sectionof the NCMA exams, includes a certification preparation sectionfeaturing hundreds of test prep questions for the business skillsportion of the CFCM and CCCM certification exams.What You’ll Study: Contract Elements Contract Formation Contract Performance and Enforcement Principal and Agency Property Law Dispute Resolution Contract Typos Contract Consideration Statute of Frauds Intellectual Property Business EthicsEssentials of Government Contract ManagementThis eight-week online course is designed to give you the tools youneed to understand the procurement process, from governmentcontract definitions and source selection to contract managementand administration. Trace best practices of the contracting processfrom requisitioning through contract closeout and learn the entiregovernment contract management process from both the buyers’and sellers’ perspectives.What You’ll Study: Pre-Award Phase Types of Contracts Contract Law Award Phase Post-Award Phase The Contract Management Process (NEW) Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement Contracts Commercial vs. Government Contracting Role of Negotiation Contract Closeout: Administrative CloseoutWhat You’ll Study: Operations Management and Quantitative Methods Marketing Channels and Supply Chain Management Consumer Decision Making and Business Marketing Pricing Concepts Accounting and Finance Organizational Behavior Financial Reporting Strategic Planning for Competitive Advantage Internet MarketingAdvanced Contract ManagementExpanded to 12 weeks, this course includes a certificationpreparation section featuring hundreds of test prep questions forboth the CFCM and CCCM exams. New lectures cover the contractmanagement process, earned value, terminations, internationalissues and risk, classification of government property, propertymanagement system and liability for loss, damage, destructionor theft. Learn how to write proposals that get attention and wincontracts. Gain an understanding of legal issues and learn to protectboth yourself and your company.What You’ll Study: Winning New Business Contracts Contract Pricing Cost Accounting Standards Performance-Based Contracts Subcontracts International Issues (NEW) Government Property (NEW) Cost Analysis Cost Allowability and Allocability International Risk Liability for Loss, Damage, Destruction or TheftThe Worldwide Leader in Professional Education – ONLINE! VillanovaU.com 800-571-49384
Villanova Online Faculty and Practicing ProfessionalsVillanova University online faculty and staff bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to instructional development and delivery.Their expertise and interactive teaching methods create a dynamic experience where participants use a proven combination of “virtualclassroom” tools, online instructor-led discussions and streaming video.Jay Billings, PhDDouglas Goetz, PhD, CPPM, CFDr. Billings has more than 35 years of experience in acquisition andmanagement in roles ranging from Deputy Project Manager for thePERSHING II Project Office to Senior Recruitment Analyst for a U.S.Army Major Subordinate Command.Dr. Goetz is Professor of Contract and Property Management at theDefense Acquisition University. He is widely known as “the Guru ofProperty Management.”Wayne Brantley, MS Ed, PMPMr. Brantley is the Managing Director of Villanova UniversityProfessional Education Online. He has more than 25 years ofexperience in the Air Force as a project manager.Terry Carlson, MBA, BSMr. Carlson is Director of Navigant Consulting, Inc., a governmentcontracts consulting practice. His expertise covers regulations,guidelines and cost accounting standards for government contractors.Paul Couture, MAMr. Couture is owner of The Couture Group, Inc., a professionalrecruiting firm. His experience spans a career as a U.S. Armyprocurement and chemical officer.Kim CrabtreeGary Marcus, Esq.Mr. Marcus serves as counsel to Goldberg & Connolly’s FederalContracts Group and has over 30 years of experience in state, localand federal contracting.Nelson L. Mellitz, MAM, BBA, BS, AS, CPCMMr. Mellitz is NCMA Fellow and Chief of the Northeast Area FieldProcurement Operations for the Internal Revenue Service. He is anAFIT certified professional contracts manager.Ann Micheli, JDMs. Micheli, the President/CEO of her own consulting practice,Phoenix International, earned her JD with a specialization inContract and Environmental Law.William Moffitt, PhD, MA, BSMs. Crabtree has more than 25 years of experience in progressivelyresponsible roles in business, marketing, sales and customerrelationship management in a variety of business sectors.Dr. Moffitt is a trainer, software tester and on-site consultantfor federal contracting for CACI, Inc., of Arlington, Virginia. Hehas taught SPS PD2 software to all four branches of the federalgovernment’s contracting offices.Ron Crabtree, CPIM, CIRMDaniel Munson, CSSBB, CQEMr. Crabtree is President of MetaOps Inc. With 30 years ofexperience, he is an internationally recognized expert in cutting-edgebusiness process improvement methodologies.Mr. Munson has more than 20 years of experience at Honeywelland Storage Technology. He has developed process improvementmethodologies worldwide for numerous leading companies.Paula Cushman, CPCM, CACMC. Lynn Northrup, CPIM, CPAMs. Cushman is Director of Contracts for Aviation & MissileSolutions and Principal Manager in Cushman Consulting andContracting. She is an expert at managing contract activities.Mr. Northrup is an author, authoritative business advisor andconsultant. He has over 40 years of experience as a controller, CPAand operational consultant serving a wide variety of industries.Kathleen Dunn, MBA, MS ODWilliam C. Pursch, PhD, MSMs. Dunn is Director of Training and Professional Development atthe law firm of Patton Boggs, LLP. She has more than 20 years ofexperience in adult education and professional development.Dr. Pursch, President of Pursch Associates, is professor emeritusand former department head of the Air Force Institute of Technologyat Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.The Worldwide Leader in Professional Education – ONLINE! VillanovaU.com 800-571-49385
Certificate Program TuitionMaster Certificates in Contract ManagementThe University Alliance (UA) facilitatesthe promotion and online delivery ofdegree and professional certificateprograms from the nation’s leadingtraditional universities and institutions.Powered by UA’s technology andsupport services, our university partnershave surpassed 300,000 onlineenrollments – making UA the largestfacilitator of e-learning in the country.University Alliance partners includeVillanova University, the Universityof Notre Dame’s Mendoza College ofBusiness, Tulane University’s FreemanSchool of Business, Thunderbird Schoolof Global Management, the Universityof San Francisco, the University ofSouth Florida, Florida Institute ofTechnology, The University of Scrantonand Jacksonville University.One simple call connects you to thebroad range of benefits offered bythe University Alliance. You will beassigned a program representativewho serves as your contact for nonacademic issues – answering questionsabout financing options, helping youto enroll in the next class and more.Technical support personnel and otherprofessionals are also easily accessibleevery step of the way.Hurry! MonthlyClasses Fill Quickly.800-571-4938Intl. 1 813-612-4296ÎÎ VillanovaU.comÎÎÎÎTake all three courses in a program and receive your master certificate. Earning a mastercertificate demonstrates a solid understanding of core contract management skills andillustrates your dedication and professionalism.Contract ManagementEssentials of Commercial Contract Management orEssentials of Government Contract Management 1,980Mastering Business Skills 2,280Advanced Contract Management 2,280TOTALMaster Certificate in Government or Commercial Contract Management 6,540 5,995Special Package: All four courses (a 1,525 savings) 6,995Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Earn 4.5 CEUs for any of the courses listed above.Professional Development Units (PDUs): Earn 45 PDUs for any of the courses listed above.ACE Credit Recommendations: The American Council on Education (ACE) has recommendedthree undergraduate credit hours for Essentials of Commercial Contract Management,Essentials of Government Contract Management and Advanced Contract Management.What types of Discounts and Assistance are available?Tuition AssistanceYour tuition cost may be covered by your company’s tuition assistance program and may alsobe tax deductible. Consult your HR department and your tax advisor for more information.Career Training LoanSMSLM Financial, a Sallie Mae company, offers a comprehensive, flexible, low-cost loan productspecifically designed to help working adults who enroll in an accredited university’s distancelearning undergraduate or graduate degree program or certificate program. The SLM FinancialCareer Training Loan, with its quick application and approval process, will have you readyto enroll in the next available session. For more information on the SLM Financial CareerTraining Loan, contact a program representative today or fill out an online application.Military DiscountSpecial discounts are available for active U.S. military servicemembers. Please call formore information.The Worldwide Leader in Professional Education – ONLINE! VillanovaU.com 800-571-49386
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Villanova contract management master certificates prepare you for industry certification, which can boost your income by 56%! The programs, which are endorsed by the NCMA, prepare you to test for these NCMA certifi
