The only place that I'm aware of that offers a Masters in anything
related to Sponsored Programs was one offered by Florida Institute of
Tech..  It was actually a Masters in Procurement and Contract
Administration, or something like that.  I am not sure if they still
offer it.  I also know that NCMA (National Contract Management Assoc)
used to offer a scholarship - small though it may be - to major in
procurement.

You may wnat to contact NCMA to find out if they are aware of any
colleges/universities offering any such program.  I would doubt highly
if there are more than a half dozen world-wide.

Lots of luck!

Greg Schmidt

Rhodes, Kris E wrote:

>Hi Carolyn - I'll be at SRA this year, will I by chance see you there?
>
>I am unaware of any Master's Degrees that have a significant focus on
>sponsored projects administration. Higher education administration is
>probably the closest customizable degree to fit the activities
>associated with leadership in sponsored projects administration.  Public
>administration is probably the next best fit.
>
>SRA has discussed options for the collaborative development of such a
>program, but I don't think significant progress has been made on program
>creation.   There are training programs to assist individuals in
>mastering the skills associated with sponsored projects administration,
>SRA has the Department Administrator certification and passage of the
>CRA (Certified Research Administrator) exam is one measure of expertise
>in the field.  NCURA has the SPA II and FRA session which tend to focus
>on advanced topics in the field.  There are also a couple for-profit
>organization that also provide training.
>
>Being a CRA I'm biased, but I think the CRA is probably the best
>testament to skill in the field at this time, the next best would be an
>individual's experiences.
>
>Hope all is well in Texas!
>
>Kris
>
>__________________________________________
>Kris E. Rhodes, MS CRA
>Associate Director
>Office of Sponsored Programs
>University of Kentucky
>213 Kinkead Hall
>Lexington, KY 40506
>Phone:  859-257-4826; Fax 859-323-1060
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Carolyn Pate [mailto:xxxxxx@TXSTATE.EDU]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 6:18 PM
>To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG
>Subject: [RESADM-L] Master's Degree in Sponsored Programs
>
>
>I know there has been discussion at SRA regarding the development of a
>master's degree program in Sponsored Programs Administration. I've also
>heard discussion of developing an emphasis on sponsored programs
>administration as part of an already-existing master's program in Public
>Administration.  Do any of you know of any such programs anywhere in the
>country?  And if so, do you know any of the details?  Thanks.
>
>
>Carolyn Pate, Director
>Office of Sponsored Programs
>J. C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 489
>Texas State University-San Marcos
>601 University Drive
>San Marcos, TX 78666-4616
>512-245-2314
>512-245-3847 (fax)
>
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