Grant Projects Management Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts, Grant Projects Management (90-91 credits)
The Grant Projects Management Program is designed to prepare graduates to gain employment in tribal, non-profit, or public organizations that operate with grant funding.
The Grants Projects Certificate of Completion and Associate of Arts are stackable credentials. With an additional 16 credits, students would be able to articulate into SKC’s B.A. in Business Administration.
Career Opportunities
Over $35 billion in grant and contract funding is distributed in the United States every year. Many tribal, public, and non-profit entities operate with numerous grants and contracts. Students completing the Certificate of Completion are qualified to work as grant technicians, performing invoicing, draw-downs, and basic accounting functions. Students who complete the Associate of Arts degree will have the knowledge and technical skills needed to perform accounting functions and analyze grant financial statements, administer grants in compliance with codes and regulations, and work in positions to manage grants in tribal, nongovernmental, or private settings.
The degree also offers sufficient basic accounting and training in Microsoft Office Suites to allow graduates to move into a variety of positions in office administration.
According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, the need for Business Operations Specialist (such as Grant Coordinator) Occupations is expected to increase 14% in the next eight years. The current average salary in Montana is $62,720.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the A.A. Grant Projects Management will have the ability to:
• Follow uniform administration requirements necessary for grant management.
• Administer codes and regulations as they affect grant management.
• Analyze financial statements and accounting functions as they relate to grants.
• Identify risk management and appropriation laws.
• Examine ethical considerations when managing grants.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laws and regulations related to management of contracts and grants.
• Gain practical experience with grant management through a supervised practicum.
Curriculum
Fall First Year
Winter First Year
Spring First Year
| CAPP161 | Electronic Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CAPP170 | Electronic Presentations | 2 |
| GRMG151 | Grant Projects Management II | 3 |
| OFED170 | Accounting Basics | 3 |
ELECTIVE
| NASD OPEN | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fall Second Year
Winter Second Year
Spring Second Year
Total Credits for the Associate of Arts: 90 credits
Total Credit Hours: 90-91