<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Strayer University's Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Acquisition and Contract Management program is designed to teach you skills in financial recording, fiscal management, cost breakdown, and profit analysis. You will have the chance to study specialized methods for government purchasing and acquisitions as well as examine Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines. The curriculum is also designed to provide you with knowledge of strategic business practices, negotiation techniques, and funds securement methods. This major is available on campus and online. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have strong written and oral communication skills. In addition, you may have experience in a leadership position - either in school or in the workplace. 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>If you enroll in this program, you will need to complete 180 credit hours - 27 core, 27 major, 27 concentration, 54 general studies, or 45 elective units. You will have the chance to work with an academic advisor to select an elective sequence that is specially tailored to your educational and career goals. </p> <p><u>Business Administration, 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>BUS 107</td><td> Fundamentals of E-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 302</td><td> Principles of Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 309</td><td> Business Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 100</td><td> Principles of Economics</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 100</td><td> Principles of Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 100</td><td> Business Law I</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 100</td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 3</th><th>Concentration Component</th></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<br /> <br /> BUS 375 </td><td>Contract and Purchasing Negotiation Techniques <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 499</td><td> Business Administration Capstone</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 440</td><td> Procurement and Contract Law</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 4</th><th>General Studies Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 215</td><td> Research and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 240</td><td> Communication for Business and the Professions</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 100</td><td> Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 101</td><td> The Origins of Western Culture</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 200</td><td> Logic</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 400</td><td> Religion and Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 300</td><td> Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>POL 300<br /> <br /> ECO 405</td><td>Contemporary International Problems<br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Economic Problems and Issues</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 to Physical Science <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 100</td><td>Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 300</td><td> Sociology of Developing Countries</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 5</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 completed this program, you could go on to pursue employment with local, state, or national government agencies. In addition to this, you could be able to find employment with private businesses, offices, retail corporations, manufacturing companies, hotels, or restaurants. Responsibilities that you could undertake might include contract preparation, quality control, or budget analysis. </p> <p>With a bachelor's degree, you could be able to work as a: </p> <ul><li>Buyer </li><li>Business proposal writer </li><li>Contracts negotiator </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Upon completion of this undergraduate program, you could go on to enroll in a master's degree program, which could provide you with advanced knowledge of purchasing strategies or general business practices. It could also help you develop solid leadership abilities. What's more, earning a higher-level degree could qualify you to take on additional workplace duties or widen your career options. </p> <p>Strayer University offers the following related master's degree programs: </p> <ul><li>Master of Business Administration in Acquisition </li><li>Master of Business Administration in Public Administration </li><li>Master of Business Administration in International Business</li></ul>