Certificate Programs Thousands of San Diegans have found SDSU Certificate Programs to be the ideal way to gain career expertise and improve standing within their profession. This course provides an introduction to the functional discipline known as contract pricing.
Emphasis is placed on the methods and techniques used to develop contract cost and price estimates.
Students will examine selected case study materials designed to provide practical experience in developing contract cost and price estimates. Students will learn about the tools and techniques involved in contract pricing. This course is bottom-line focused and students will learn financial aspects and management approaches related to government contracts. Students will receive an overview of cost accounting, concepts and controls, and learn about emerging patterns of government financial policy. Cash flow curves and analysis, funding government contracts, planning and control systems, government audits, and contractor interface relationships are also covered.