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Acquisition & Contract Management
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Stand out in the job market by earning an online master’s degree in acquisition and contract management at University of Maryland Global Campus. In this unique degree program, you’ll develop important skills in several career-relevant areas of study. Plus, with our convenient online courses and no-cost electronic resources in place of most textbooks, you can access the full online learning experience from any location on your own time. Why wait? Take the first step towards your online master’s degree in acquisition and contract management and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Create an acquisition strategy: Integrate supply chain management principles, technologies, and processes.
- Apply ethical standards: Conduct public, private, and international acquisitions in a legal and ethical manner.
- Conduct source selection: Design an effective acquisition sustainability strategy that incorporates risk management techniques.
- Handle purchasing & logistics: Devise a comprehensive plan to handle purchasing and logistics for a commodity.
- Streamline the process: Leverage post-award principles and practices to streamline the acquisition process.
- Study acquisition sustainability: Design an effective acquisition sustainability strategy that incorporates risk management techniques.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits. Take the following courses in the order listed:
Foundation Course
- (6 Credits, DCL 600M)
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, ACM 610)
- (6 Credits, ACM 620)
- (6 Credits, ACM 630)
- (6 Credits, ACM 640)
Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, ACM 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in acquisition process planning, acquisition, management, contract pricing, contract management, procurement, logistics, and managing supply chains. Potential job titles include executive manager, acquisitions manager, supply chain manager, and contract manager.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
For this program, we recommend that you have basic skills in the areas of computing and information technology. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Accounting & Financial Management
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn a Master of Science in accounting and financial management at University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online program combines two of the fastest-growing fields in the market and is taught by experienced faculty members with decades of professional experience. Hone your career skills in our convenient online classroom and expand your knowledge base using our no-cost digital resources. If you’re ready to move up in your career, apply today!
Program Highlights
- Make decisions: Demonstrate accounting and financial management competencies to support executive-level decision-making by examining current situations and future possibilities.
- Think critically: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to make more informed decisions using accounting and financial data.
- Provide insights: Provide actionable insights for key decision-makers based on data analytics and visualizations.
- Analyze reporting: Analyze financial reporting and its effect on financial markets.
- Create solutions: Work collaboratively in supporting community engagement initiatives to enhance creative solutions, improve productivity, add value, and negotiate acceptable agreements.
- Design a report: Design a comprehensive financial analysis of a large organization.
- Prioritize ethics: Model professional and ethical accounting behavior.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate using accounting terminology and plain language as appropriate orally and in writing.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits. You will need to take a non-credit intro course, 12 credits in accounting, 12 credits in financial management, 9 credits of electives, and a 3-credit capstone course.
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
Accounting Courses
- (3 Credits, ACCT 610)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 611)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 613)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 628)
Financial Management Courses
- (3 Credits, FIN 605)
- (3 Credits, FIN 610)
- (3 Credits, FIN 630)
- (3 Credits, FIN 660)
Elective Courses
- Take three 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Elective Courses) for a total of 9 credits.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MSAF 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for accounting and financial management careers in many professional contexts. The skills you gain in this program translate to most industries in the public and private sectors. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You don’t need to have majored in any specific area to be successful in this program. However, we do recommend you have a recent background in finance and accounting, and we recommend you have familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
- Location restrictions apply
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
Learn more about professional licensure as it relates to this program.
Business Administration & Management
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Gain a well-rounded education that provides foundational, workplace-relevant management and leadership skills, organizational theory, and operational knowledge with an online bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from University of Maryland Global Campus. Boost your marketability by building key business knowledge in finance, marketing, operations, human resources, strategic management, and more. Learn under the tutelage of experienced faculty members who bring their practical expertise to the classroom. Save time and money with our convenient online courses and generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Evaluate data: Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data for decision-making.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate a shared vision across all levels of an organization that will drive strategy.
- Practice management: Apply functions of management comprising planning, organizing, and controlling job performance with employees.
- Demonstrate leadership: Demonstrate emotional intelligence and ethical decision making.
- Apply strategies: Apply global business strategies, integrating corporate responsibility and sustainable practices for positive social impact.
- Champion innovation: Utilize innovative technologies to meet organizational goals.
Required Courses
Core Courses (Major)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 110)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 317)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 330)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 392)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 411)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 484)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 382)
- (3 Credits, OPMG 300)
Capstone Course (Major)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful careers in business and management. Graduates may pursue career paths in various business sectors including finance, marketing, human resources and operations. Potential job titles in this industry include business analyst, management analyst, marketing manager, human resources manager, operations manager, management consultant, general manager, product manager, and more.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.