<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>If you enroll in the Associate of Arts in Acquisition and Contract Management program, you will have the chance to examine traditional and Web-based sales and purchasing practices specific to everyday consumers as well as corporations. You will have the opportunity to gain a foundation in accounting, materials management, budgeting, and project management methods. The curriculum is also designed to provide you with knowledge of government contracting and subcontracting strategies, and you will have the chance to study the Federal Acquisition Regulation. In addition, this undergraduate program is designed to cover concepts in quality control, pricing, cost analysis, and documentation methods. This Strayer University program is available on campus and online. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You may have good interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, you may have experience in sales or management. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This Strayer University program requires the completion of 90 credit hours: 22.5 core credits, 36 major credits, 22.5 general education credits, and nine elective credits. You will have the chance to work with an advisor to choose appropriate electives for your field of study. </p> <p><u>Acquisition and Contract Management Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 1</th><th>Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 100</td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 100</td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 105</td><td> Introduction to Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 115</td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 105</td><td> Introduction to College Mathematics</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Major Component</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 107</td><td> Fundamentals of E-Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 230</td><td> Purchasing and Materials Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 315</td><td> Cost and Price Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 319</td><td> Principles of Federal Acquisition and Contract Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 330</td><td> Contract Administration and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 340</td><td> Contract and Purchasing Negotiation Techniques</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 375</td><td> Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 440</td><td> Procurement and Contract Law</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 3</th><th>General Studies Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 215</td><td> Research and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 101</td><td> The Origins of Western Culture</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 100<br /> <br />PSY 105</td><td> The Individual and Society<br /> <b>OR</b> <br />Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SCI 110 <br /> <br /> SCI 115</td><td>Introduction Physical Science<br /> <b>OR</b> <br />Introduction to Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 100</td><td> Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 4</th><th>Elective Component</th></tr> <tr><td><br /> <br /> </td><td>Selected in consultation with an academic advisor</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After you've earned your Associate of Arts in Acquisition and Contract Management, you could go on to work for government sectors, businesses, or not-for-profit agencies. You could manage inventory, order supplies, or collaborate with vendors. </p> <p>With an associate's degree you could pursue a position as a(n): </p> <ul><li>Junior buyer </li><li>Sales professional </li><li>Office supervisor </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>If you're interested in continuing your education, you could enroll in a bachelor's degree program, which could provide you with added knowledge of business, negotiation, and leadership practices. Furthermore, while an associate's degree is designed to provide you with career entry skills, a bachelor's degree could qualify you for a wider variety of employment options or higher-level positions. </p> <p>Strayer University offers related bachelor's degrees, including: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Acquisition and Contract Management </li><li>Bachelor of Business Administration </li><li>Bachelor of Science in International Business</li></ul>