Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management
Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management
Strayer University's Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management program is designed to help prepare students for employment with corporations and government agencies in areas of contract management. Learn more about the Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management program at Strayer University here.
Official Program Name:
Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management
School Offering Program:
Strayer University
Degree Level:
Diploma
Program Prerequisites:
Individuals interested in applying to the Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management program should have an interest in business and contract management. Applicants to Strayer University should have already earned a high school diploma or equivalent; however, graduate or specialized programs may have additional requirements.
Program Description:
The Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management program at Strayer University introduces students to accounting, business operations and environments, and e-business technologies and strategies, including infrastructure, online storefronts, security, privacy, and legal and ethical considerations. Students can study purchasing and materials management, inventory control, cost and price analysis, pricing policies, and practices for institutional and governmental purchases. The program examines the federal procurement process, federal contract administration, and methods for negotiating contracts. Students also learn about procurement and contract law, regulations of federal acquisitions and contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, standards of conduct, governmental liability, and methods of resolution dispute.
Diploma in Information Systems: Database Management Emphasis
This course of study focuses on the acquisition of information systems knowledge and skills. The program is designed for individuals seeking computer skills to increase their job opportunities in their current careers or to pursue new careers. The diploma program also is advantageous to students desiring early entry into the job market, preparing students for entry-level computer positions.
The basic requirement for admission to the diploma program is a high school diploma or its equivalency.
Also available: a Master of Science, a Bachelor of Science, an Associate in Arts, an Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, and an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems.
Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration: Human Resource Management Emphasis
The Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program was designed for mid- and senior-level managers, professional and technical specialists, and individuals seeking career changes or increased job opportunities. The curriculum encompasses the knowledge and skills needed in pertinent professional areas. Persons interested should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program.
Also available: an Associate in Arts, an Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a Master of Business Administration.
Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in:
Acquisition*
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing
* Not available at South Carolina campuses; available in an online-only format to South Carolina students.
Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration: Management Emphasis
Strayer University's Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Management program explores a wide range of management concepts and strategies. Students have the opportunity to study operations management, human resources management, and marketing management. Coursework also covers leadership strategy, organizational behavior, business law and ethics, and entrepreneurship. Part-time students take an average of 18 months to complete this program.
Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration: Acquisition and Contract Management Emphasis
Students enrolled in Strayer University's Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Acquisition and Contract Management program have the opportunity to study federal acquisition and contract management principles, cost and price analysis, and contract administration. Program coursework also explores negotiation techniques, project management, procurement, and contract law. Students who enroll part-time take an average of nine months to complete this program.
Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration: Management Emphasis
The Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration program is designed for individuals seeking skills to enhance their present careers or to pursue new ones. Students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree some time in the future will benefit from this certificate.
By focusing on professional areas, this program is a convenient and intensive way for busy professionals to remain current and develop new skills. Courses provide exposure to processes and procedures in contracting, electronic business, and developing and running a business.
Also available are an Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Executive Graduate Certificate, and a Master of Business Administration.
The average time to complete this undergraduate program attending on a part-time basis, 9.0 credit hours per quarter, is 9 months.
Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in:
* Acquisition and Contract Management
* E-Business
* Management*
* Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
* Not available at South Carolina campuses; available in an online-only format to South Carolina students.
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems: Database Management Emphasis
As information systems evolve, continuing education remains as a critical part of technology. It is essential for information technology professionals to enhance their efficiency capability by gaining skills in areas such as: programming, database technology, database administration, database technology application development, web development, networking, inter-networking, security administration, computer security and homeland security and information systems.
Strayer University’s Undergraduate Certificate prepares today’s information technology professionals to meet the ever changing needs in the information technology profession. The program is designed for students who already have experience in the information systems field who are seeking additional knowledge and skills in specific areas of information systems. Students are expected to demonstrate basic computer skills in order to succeed in this program.