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Online Graduate Certificate

Acquisition & Contract Management

Acquisition & Contract Management
Graduate Certificate
AT A GLANCE
  • 18 credits
  • Transfer exactly 6 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $514 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $480 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Build expertise in acquisition strategy, planning, logistics, and strategy.

The online acquisition and contract management certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus addresses many challenges faced by government contracting for specialized acquisitions, including service, research and development, and information technology contracts.

Total Credits Required: 18

Take the following courses in the order listed:

Foundation Course

  • (6 Credits, DCL 600M)

Core Courses

  • (6 Credits, ACM 610)
  • (6 Credits, ACM 620)

  • All courses must be taken in the order listed.
  • You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course.
  • The grade of C is not available for these courses.
  • The courses in this program will have seven-day and 60-day options for the grade of Incomplete.

Apply Credit to a Master’s Degree in Acquisition & Contract Management

If you complete this certificate program, you may be able to apply the certificate’s required coursework to course requirements for the master’s degree in acquisition and contract management.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022–2023 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Build Your Skills
Improve your skills in communication, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and leadership.
Address Challenges
Help address challenges faced by government contracting for specialized acquisitions.
Apply Your Skills
Apply various cost analysis techniques and quantitative tools to evaluate a cost proposal.
Gain Expertise
Build expertise in acquisition strategy, planning, logistics, and strategy.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Develop an acquisition plan using quantitative techniques to quantify and facilitate decisions.
Explore Legal Issues
Explore a broad array of legal issues applicable to acquisition.

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Industry Certification Exams

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