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The Purchasing and Contract Management certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degrees in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.
The demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals continues to grow in business organizations and government agencies. Potential entry level positions include Buyers, Contract Specialists. Entry-level annual salaries typically range from $30,000 to 45,000
Potential employers include: Manufacturing and construction companies, retail stores, educational institutions, government agencies (federal, state, counties and cities), public utilities, wholesale, services and distribution firms.
Federal regulations require certain educational programs that qualify for a variety of federal student funding to comply with Gainful Employment rules.
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter 2024-2025 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.
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