Associate in Arts Acquisition and Contract Management
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Why get an AA in Acquisition and Contract Management from Strayer?
Earning an online associate degree in acquisition and contract management from Strayer can help you understand how contracts, proposals, quality assurance and asset buying support a business and help it thrive.
Launch your professional path in contract management
Do you have a knack for negotiating? Strayer’s Associate in Arts Acquisition and Contract Management can equip you with the skills you need to help businesses receive the best value for their money. The program focuses on the ins and outs of negotiating and managing contracts and other important business skills needed to pursue opportunities in this field.
Skills you’ll learn with a Strayer Associate in Arts Acquisition and Contract Management
A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in contract management while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- Learn the responsibilities involved with contract administration including pre- and post-award activities, contract oversight, quality assurance and more.
- Learn to work within an organization to acquire and manage federal, state or local business contracts.
- Develop skills needed to determine and establish scheduling, cost and pricing.
- Boost communication skills and understand aspects of negotiations within project management.
- Review important stages and activities in business project life cycles.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Associate in Arts in Acquisition and Contract Management cost breakdown
- 20 courses, $1525 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $150 one-time degree conferral fee
- Additional costs for textbooks and supplies
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Explore courses in Strayer’s Associate in Arts in Acquisition and Contract Management program
Learn the foundational rules and policies of the contract process at the federal, state and local levels. In this program, you’ll develop the general business skills needed to negotiate and manage contracts, including scheduling, cost and price.
Upon graduation, you may be able to apply all credits earned toward Strayer’s Bachelor of Business Administration.
Associate in Arts in Acquisition and Contract Management Courses
ACC 100 Accounting I
BUS 100 Introduction to Business
BUS 315 Cost and Price Analysis
BUS 319 Principles of Federal Acquisition and Contract Management
BUS 330 Contract Administration and Management
BUS 375 Project Management
Complete your degree from where you live, on your time, in a flexible, 100% online program. Using our online portal, you’ll be able to:
- Access lectures and coursework
- Complete assignments and exams
- Communicate with professors and classmates
- Access student resources and support
From day one, you’ll have a team of advisors and coaches to help you balance college, work and your personal life. Tap into support resources online or at a campus near you.
You’ll have access to:
- Admissions and enrollment support
- One-on-one academic coaches
- Financial guidance and potential cost savings
- Career planning services
Strayer has many campuses where you can connect with your peers, chat with student coaches, access support resources and attend in-person hybrid classes (at select campuses only).
The faculty at Strayer University bring years of real-world industry experience to the classroom, offering valuable insight and practical knowledge. They are committed to supporting your professional goals and are responsive to questions and concerns through the virtual courseroom.
How to apply for an Associate in Arts degree at Strayer?
An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes and transfer credits.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement
A high school diploma or equivalent
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Winter classes start on January 5
Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Transfer up to 14 eligible classes from a prior college or university to your associate in arts degree, saving time and money.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 4,000 international students from over 143 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
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