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Acquisition & Contract Management
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Stand out in the job market by earning an online master’s degree in acquisition and contract management at University of Maryland Global Campus. In this unique degree program, you’ll develop important skills in several career-relevant areas of study. Plus, with our convenient online coursesÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýno-cost electronic resources in place of most textbooks, you can access the full online learning experience from any location on your own time. Why wait? Take the first step towards your online master’s degree in acquisition and contract management and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Create an acquisition strategy:Â Integrate supply chain management principles, technologies, and processes.
- Apply ethical standards: Conduct public, private, and international acquisitions in a legal and ethical manner.
- Conduct source selection: Design an effective acquisition sustainability strategy that incorporates risk management techniques.
- Handle purchasing & logistics: Devise a comprehensive plan to handle purchasing and logistics for a commodity.
- Streamline the process: Leverage post-award principles and practices to streamline the acquisition process.
- Study acquisition sustainability: Design an effective acquisition sustainability strategy that incorporates risk management techniques.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits. Take the following courses in the order listed:
Foundation Course
- (6 Credits, DCL 600M)
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, ACM 610)
- (6 Credits, ACM 620)
- (6 Credits, ACM 630)
- (6 Credits, ACM 640)
Capstone Course
- (6 Credits, ACM 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in acquisition process planning, acquisition, management, contract pricing, contract management, procurement, logistics, and managing supply chains. Potential job titles include executive manager, acquisitions manager, supply chain manager, and contract manager.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
For this program, we recommend that you have basic skills in the areas of computing and information technology. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $555 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Accounting & Financial Management
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Earn a Master of Science in accounting and financial management at University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online program combines two of the fastest-growing fields in the market and is taught by experienced faculty members with decades of professional experience. Hone your career skills in our convenient online classroom and expand your knowledge base using our no-cost digital resources. If you’re ready to move up in your career, apply today!Â
Program Highlights
- Make decisions: Demonstrate accounting and financial management competencies to support executive-level decision-making by examining current situations and future possibilities.
- Think critically: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to make more informed decisions using accounting and financial data.
- Provide insights: Provide actionable insights for key decision-makers based on data analytics and visualizations.
- Analyze reporting: Analyze financial reporting and its effect on financial markets.
- Create solutions: Work collaboratively in supporting community engagement initiatives to enhance creative solutions, improve productivity, add value, and negotiate acceptable agreements.
- Design a report: Design a comprehensive financial analysis of a large organization.
- Prioritize ethics: Model professional and ethical accounting behavior.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate using accounting terminology and plain language as appropriate orally and in writing.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits.ÌýYou will need to take a non-credit intro course,  12 credits in accounting, 12 credits in financial management, 9 credits of electives, and a 3-credit capstone course.Ìý
Initial RequirementÂ
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)Â
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.Ìý
Core Courses
Accounting CoursesÂ
- (3 Credits, ACCT 610)Â
- (3 Credits, ACCT 611)Â
- (3 Credits, ACCT 613)Â
- (3 Credits, ACCT 628)
Financial Management CoursesÂ
- (3 Credits, FIN 605)Â
- (3 Credits, FIN 610)Â
- (3 Credits, FIN 630)
- (3 Credits, FIN 660)
Elective CoursesÂ
- Take three 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Elective Courses) for a total of 9 credits.Ìý
Capstone CourseÂ
- (3 Credits, MSAF 690)Â
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for accounting and financial management careers in many professional contexts. The skills you gain in this program translate to most industries in the public and private sectors. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You don’t need to have majored in any specific area to be successful in this program. However, we do recommend you have a recent background in finance and accounting, and we recommend you have familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
- Location restrictions apply
Tuition Per Credit
- $555 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
Learn more about professional licensure as it relates to this program.
Management: Project Management
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Earn an online Master of Science in Management with a concentration in project management at University of Maryland Global Campus. This online program is designed for on-the-go professionals who are looking to hone their skills and increase their career opportunities in the field. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are valued leaders with career-relevant experience. Access course materials that are available as no-cost electronic resources for most courses in this program, so you can save money on textbooks. And gain knowledge you can apply on the job right away!
Program Highlights
- Implement tech: Appraise the potential and relevance of technology and quantitative analytical methods to support project management efforts.
- Apply analytical methods: Apply quantitative analytical methods when appropriate to support project management efforts.
- Lead with confidence: Apply project leadership knowledge and skills essential for creating high-performing teams and effecting organizational transformation that respects and harnesses human capital.
- Apply PM practices: Formulate how to apply project management practices, skills, tools, and techniques judiciously and effectively.
- Tailor approaches: Tailor the project/program approach, methodology, and governance to align with project and organizational characteristics, strategies, and priorities.
- Manage effectively: Apply business management skills that amplify a project manager’s effectiveness, efficiency, and influence.
- Evaluate project reach: Evaluate how a given project/program interfaces with operations and product and portfolio management.
- Create alignment: Create project/program alignment with the broader project context and environment.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits.
Core Courses (Management)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 610)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 615)Â
- (3 Credits, MGMT 640)Â
- (3 Credits, MGMT 650)Â
Concentration Courses (Project Management)
- (3 Credits, PMAN 634)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 635)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 637)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 638)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 639)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 641)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 650)Â
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MGMT 670)Â
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for in-demand project management careers in a variety of professional contexts, including business, government, or nonprofit organizations. Jobs applicable to this context include project managers, project directors, or supply chain managers. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
To be successful in this program, we recommend that students have a strong background in matters of statistics and either finance or accounting. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $555 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.