Master of Science
Acquisition & Contract Management
Acquisition & Contract Management
Master of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 36 credits
- Transfer exactly 6 credits
- All courses are available online
- Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
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Navigate contracts in the services, supply chain, and information technology industries.
The master’s degree in acquisition and contract management at University of Maryland Global Campus can help prepare you for careers in government and commercial organizations across multiple industries. Learn to navigate ongoing demands for the implementation of performance-based contracts and competitive sourcing. The program addresses many challenges faced by government contracting for specialized acquisitions, including contracts for services, research and development, and information technology.
NCMA Contract Management Standard™
The Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management program at UMGC uses the National Contract Management Association's (NCMA) ANSI-approved Contract Management Standard™ (CMS) as the basis of its program and course curricula to help ensure our students' success in the workforce. Through the program's alignment with the CMS, UMGC prepares students for NCMA's Certified Contract Management Associate (CCMA) certification, which demonstrates proficiency in the CMS and is a strong stepping stone into the contract management profession. We are committed to driving student success through instruction of the phases, domains, competencies, and skills that are common across the contract management profession.
- Courses
- Requirements
Total Credits Required: 36
- Required Foundation Course: 6
- Required Core Courses: 24
- Required Capstone Course: 6
Take the following courses in the order listed:
Required Foundation Course
- (6 Credits, DCL 600M)
Required Core Courses
- (6 Credits, ACM 610)
- (6 Credits, ACM 620)
- (6 Credits, ACM 630)
- (6 Credits, ACM 640)
Required Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, ACM 670)
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
- You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
- All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
- Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
Total Credits Required: 36
- Required Foundation Course: 6
- Required Core Courses: 24
- Required Capstone Course: 6
Take the following courses in the order listed:
Required Foundation Course
- (6 Credits, DCL 600M)
Required Core Courses
- (6 Credits, ACM 610)
- (6 Credits, ACM 620)
- (6 Credits, ACM 630)
- (6 Credits, ACM 640)
Required Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, ACM 670)
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
- You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
- All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
- Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
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Experience Recommended For Success
For this program, we recommend that you have basic skills in the areas of computing and information technology. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.