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Earn Your BA in Government Contracting and Acquisition 100% Online

The B.A. in Government Contracting and Acquisition prepares you for careers in the contract management profession, including government contracting within federal agencies or military and civilian defense establishments. This program takes advantage of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) as defined by the National Contract Management Association.

Working with simulation-based scenario assignments created from real-world case studies, you will examine these topics, and more:

  • Government contracting components, federal procurement processes, contract management and acquisition initiatives, service contacts, source selection, cost and price analysis and negotiations and ethics.
  • Principles of strategic planning to better achieve organizational goals.
  • System’s acquisition cycle from the point of view of government requirements and the efforts of civilian contractors.
  • Fundamental governing structure and regulations of defense systems acquisition management.
  • Process and criteria used by the government to evaluate and select proposals for contract, following the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplements (DFARS).

Note: This program evolved from the former Military Management and Program Acquisition degree.


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* Zero-out-of-pocket tuition may be possible when the Freedom Grant® is combined with other forms of financial assistance, such as military TA or federal Pell grants. The Freedom Grant is available to all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists. Military spouses/dependents are also eligible to receive a grant that covers tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Our roots are in the military, but we are open to all. Here’s why 110,000+ have chosen AMU.

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Our 100% online classes feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

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Finish faster and save. Bachelor’s degree students can transfer up to 90 credits for military service, previous academic coursework, and job experience.

Flexible

Programs start every month with mostly 8-week class formats, so you can begin on your schedule.

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Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

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Our advisors are available seven days a week, and we have a peer mentoring program to provide support when you need it most.

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