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Bachelor of Business Administration Acquisition and Contract Management
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
40 bachelor's courses
11 weeks long
$ 1525
Cost per course
Flexible learning
Online and in-person programs at select campuses, subject to availability
Why earn a degree in acquisition and contract management from Strayer?
Do you have a knack for striking bargains and negotiating agreements? With a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Acquisition and Contract Management concentration from Strayer, you can expand on those skills and put them to work.
Coordinate business relationships through acquisition and contract management
Get on the inside track when it comes to striking bargains and negotiating agreements with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Acquisition and Contract Management from Strayer. You’ll learn the different steps of the contract management lifecycle, applications of contract management principles, how to navigate contract law and how these can impact company growth.
Skills you’ll learn in a Strayer BBA, Acquisition and Contract Management concentration
A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in acquisition and contract management while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- Understand the contract life cycle management process, the principal activities involved and the common quality assurance and control mechanisms.
- Demonstrate the successful application of contract management principles.
- Develop policies to successfully execute all phases of the contract management process.
- Integrate the knowledge of various business disciplines and contract law and develop relevant solutions to address contract life cycle management issues.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University has distinct accreditations and affiliations that attest to our academic quality. We’re committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn a diploma you’re proud to display.
Our business degree programs are programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. View the ACBSP student achievement information.
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.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Acquisition and Contract Management cost breakdown
- 40 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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Opportunities to save on tuition
Employer Tuition Assistance
More than 500 organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs.
The Strayer Learn and Earn Scholarship
For every three courses you pass, earn one on us, tuition-free, to be redeemed at the end of your program with the Strayer Earn and Learn Scholarship. Eligibility rules and restrictions apply. Connect with us for details.
Save up to $15,250 on your bachelor’s degree
As a Strayer student, you have access to no-cost gen ed courses through our affiliate, Sophia. Take up to two online Sophia courses at a time and transfer eligible courses towards your undergraduate degree.
*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
Explore courses in Strayer’s Bachelor of Business Administration, Acquisition and Contract Management
Do you have a knack for negotiation? Prepare for overseeing contracts, managing supplier relationships and purchasing goods and services. You’ll examine the legal and regulatory guidelines involved in developing and administrating contracts at the local and federal government levels. The curriculum also explores current theories and effective tactics for contract negotiation as well as the wide range of responsibilities associated with contract management.
Acquisition and Contract Management Concentration Courses
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.
What can you do with a BBA in Acquisition and Contract Management?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the acquisition and contract management field.
Versatile skills for your future
The Acquisition and Contract Management concentration prepares students to establish and administrate equitable pricing and procurement processes. Students will learn legal and regulatory guidelines to support strategies for developing, negotiating and administrating contracts at the local and federal government levels. Students will develop skills and abilities focused on a government setting.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Analyze contracts and purchase orders to make sure they comply with company policies.
- Connect with material, equipment and supplies vendors to check the products’ availability and terms of sales.
- Coordinate how to dispose of extra materials.
- Create and handle purchase orders and internal requisitions for supplies and equipment.
- Create guidelines, policies and protocols for purchasing and contract management.
- Develop equipment and product specifications as a guide for evaluating bids.
- Develop strategies to help clients reduce costs and save.
- Hire and train in new staff members.
- Keep a record of any material, equipment or supplies you’ve ordered and received.
- Manage budgets for purchasing departments.
- Manage staff involved in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment and supplies.
- Negotiate contracts and create policies with your clients’ suppliers.
- Prepare bid awards for board approval and review the requirements for awarding bids.
- Resolve issues between contractors and suppliers as they arise.
Apply for your Acquisition and Contract Management degree today
An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes, transfer credits and find cost-savings opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Fall classes start on October 6
Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Your bachelor’s degree from Strayer could be 70% complete when you transfer up to 28 classes.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
Campus locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
Ready to take the next step?
Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.