Bachelor of Arts in Government Contracting and Acquisition
Program Description
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:
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Arabic I
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Arabic II
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Art Appreciation
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Survey of Photography
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Film and Literature
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Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop®
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French I
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French II
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German I
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German II
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Introduction to Japanese
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Literature of American Encounters, Revolution, and Rebellion
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From Abolition to #MeToo: Literature of the American Civil Rights Movement
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Pivotal Figures in Early British Literature
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British Literature from Wordsworth through the Wasteland
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Leadership in World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern Period
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Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt
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Music Appreciation
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Jazz and Rock
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World Music and Cultures
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Critical Thinking
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Introduction to Ethics
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Philosophy of Science
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Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese
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Introduction to the Study of Religion
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Introduction to World Religions
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Russian I
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Spanish I
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Spanish II
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Thinking and Acting Ethically
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
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Introduction to Anthropology
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World Archaeology
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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Human Sexuality
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Planning Your Future with Purpose in Business
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Social Media and Society
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Intercultural Communication
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Microeconomics
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics for Business
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Macroeconomics for Business
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Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective
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Introduction to Geography
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Practical Food Safety and Awareness
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International Relations I
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Introduction to Political Science
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American Government I
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Introduction to Psychology
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Death and Dying
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Race & Religion
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Hope and Resilience
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Introduction to Sociology
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Social Problems
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American Popular Culture
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Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Information and Digital Literacy
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Making Writing Relevant
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Emerging Technology for College Success
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Public Speaking
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Interpersonal Communications
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Proficiency in Writing
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Argumentation and Rhetoric
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Introduction to Literature
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Technical Writing
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Scientific Writing
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Effective Business Communication
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Human Relations Communication
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Information Literacy and Global Citizenship
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Introduction to Information Technology Writing
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Human Relations
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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American History to 1877
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American History since 1877
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World Civilization before 1650
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World Civilization since 1650
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Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
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Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War
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African-American History before 1877
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African-American History since 1877
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History of the American Indian
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History of Science
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The History and Context of STEM
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Introduction to Statistics
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Introduction to Biology
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Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Introduction to Chemistry
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Introduction to Meteorology
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Introduction to Geology
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Introduction to Environmental Science
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Introduction to Physics
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Introduction to Astronomy
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Introduction to STEM Disciplines
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| Total Semester Hours 30 |
Major Required (48 semester hours)
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Accounting for Non Accounting Majors
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Basics of Business
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Research, Analysis, and Writing
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Project Management for Business Analysts
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Acquisition Business Management
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Program and Acquisition Management I
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Program and Acquisition Management II
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Defense Budget Development and Execution
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Program Appraisal
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Acquisition Test & Evaluation
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Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques
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Joint Contingency Contracting
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Mission Support Contracting I
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Mission Support Contracting II
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Overhead Management of Defense Contracts
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Statistics
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| Total Semester Hours 48 |
Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Senior Seminar in Management 3
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| Total Semester Hours 3 |
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 |
| 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.