Program Overview
The Government Contracts at George Washington University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Government Contracts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 57,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 57,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Government Contracts programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Organizations and Leadership
- Mathematics and Statistics for Management
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Markets
- Financial Management
- Microeconomics for the World Economy
- Introduction to Project and Program Management
- Marketing and the Government Marketplace
- Formation of Government Contracts
- Performance of Government Contracts
- Government Contracts Cost and Pricing
- Comparative Public Procurement
- Government Procurement of Intellectual Property Seminar
- Government Contracts Seminar: State and Local Procurement
- Government Contracts Seminar: Anti-Corruption in Procurement
- Government Contracts Seminar: Public Values & Foreign Affairs Outsourcing
- Government Contracts Capstone: Research and Writing Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree and strong academic performance from a regionally accredited college or university.
- At least three years of professional, full-time work experience.
- A demonstrated professional interest in government contracts.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references.
- GW Graduate Admissions online application form.
- A non-refundable application fee (waived if you attend an Information Session).
- Statement of Career Objectives: In no more than 500 words, describe how the MSGC program fits into your professional life and your career objectives.
- A current resume.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references.
- Official GMAT or GRE scores, if applicable waived (The MSGC GMAT/GRE Waiver Application) for applicants with over 7 years of relevant professional work experience or who possess a graduate degree from an accredited institution.
- Official transcript from every college and/or university attended, even if it did not lead to a degree or if the credits appear on other transcripts.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 57,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 57,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 57,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 57,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact George Washington University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About George Washington University
George Washington University
Washington, United States
George Washington University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2009-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 16 months