Grant Projects Management Certification

Program Description

The Certification in Grant Projects Management provides students with foundational skills needed to manage grant funds.  Many non-profit organizations depend on grant funding for financial support, but lack the knowledge to manage the funds. The courses leading to this certification could be taken in combination with any major at SKC, and would be beneficial for any professional organization that depends on grant funding, especially educational institutions and tribal entities.  Students completing the required courses will become familiar with the basic features of grant projects management including the general process, how to distribute the funds appropriately, adherence to regulations and laws compulsory for grant funds, and completion of the reports required by the funding agency.   Ethics in grant management is also addressed.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the Certification, students will:

• Become familiar with the grant project process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laws and regulations related to the management of grant funds.
• Examine ethical and legal issues related to grant administration.
• Prepare reports as required by grant funding agencies.

Courses required for the certification are listed below.  

Certification Requirements

Required Courses

GRMG150	Grant Management I	4
GRMG151	Grant Projects Management II	3
GRMG250	Grant Projects Management III	4
GRMG260	Grant Regulations and Ethics	3
GRMG262	Grant Projects Practicum	3
Total Credit Hours:		17