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Bachelor of Arts in Government Contracting and Acquisition
The Bachelor of Arts in Government Contracting and Acquisition helps to prepare you for opportunities in the contract management profession, including government contracting within federal agencies or military and civilian defense establishments. In this online degree program, you’ll complete simulation-based scenario assignments created from real-world case studies. This program takes advantage of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK®) as defined by the National Contract Management Association.
This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).
The CMBOK® is a registered trademark of the Nation Contract Management Association.
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Explain the acquisition cycle and process, and the use and application of a contract audit.
- Explain contract requirements, types of contracts, and contingency contracting authorities and structure.
- Demonstrate how a Defense Contract Audit Agency audit report can be prepared to meet a negotiation objective, along with the workings of a competitive discussion.
- Explain the elements of cost in overhead, and calculate a price and cost objective using simple regression analysis, learning curve analysis, and statistics.
- Explain the FAR requirements for forward pricing rates, billing rates, and final overhead rates.
- Explain the Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (JTSCC).
- Explain ethics standards expected of government and contractor personnel, along with appropriate laws, regulations, and policies for a routine procurement.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
48
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
39
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (48 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
48
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (39 semester hours)
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Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.
39
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Total Semester Hours
39
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all major courses prior to enrollment.