The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Government
Contracts provides an opportunity for students to acquire education in the field of government
accounting with a federal government contracting emphasis. George Mason is
uniquely situated in the federal government space. Additionally, courses in the
certificate program will also help prepare students to sit for the Certified
Government Financial Manager (CGFM) exams sponsored by the Association
of Government Accountants (AGA).
Courses taken in the Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Government Contracts can be applied towards the Master of Science in Accounting.
To verify if this certificate currently qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid please visit the unit website .
Admissions
Full eligibility and admission requirements can be viewed on the Costello College of Business website.
Policies
For policies governing all graduate certificates, please see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.
All students registering for Costello College of Business graduate courses must have graduate standing. Non-degree student status is not available.
Graduate-level courses offered by the Costello College of Business cannot be audited.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 12
This certificate may be pursued on a part-time basis only.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 621 | GovCon Acquisition Regulations and Reporting | 3 |
| ACCT 623 | Project Accounting and Cost Management | 3 |
| ACCT 624 | GovCon Business Systems and Control | 3 |
| ACCT 625 | GovCon Audit and Compliance | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |