Acquisition and Contract Management Graduate Certificate Online
Build versatile skills applicable to any industry with this program focused on specialized acquisition and contracting functions.
Program Overview
Gain a valuable new skillset with your Acquisition & Contract Management Grad Cert online
Transition into leadership positions with your Acquisition and Contract Management Graduate Certificate from Florida Tech Online. Become well-versed in relevant policy issues that affect federal contract administration for the acquisition of goods and services. Learn the legal and financial aspects of procurement practices so you can understand defense contracts and make decisions for how government agencies reach agreements with external organizations.
After completing this accelerated program, you can transfer your credits toward a full master’s degree in Acquisition and Contract Management with Florida Tech. Gain a real-world perspective and awareness of current best practices when you learn from our expert faculty who are still working in the profession.
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:
- Gain knowledge of acquisition and contracting processes, including the purchase of goods and services, pricing, negotiation and administration of contracts, contract law and responsibilities from contract award to termination
- Support and clarify your messages by using the appropriate vocabulary to convey information, concepts and ideas orally
- Clearly and effectively convey information by utilizing appropriate form, emphasis, usage, spelling and punctuation to ensure quality through the written medium
- Analyze a situation or text and make thoughtful decisions based on that analysis
- Conduct research from primary and secondary sources; evaluate those sources' credibility, bias, evidence and reasoning; identify and challenge writer's assumptions; and write texts that are in-formed by one's research
- Gain knowledge of acquisition and contracting processes, including the purchase of goods and services, pricing, negotiation and administration of contracts, contract law and responsibilities from contract award to termination
- Support and clarify your messages by using the appropriate vocabulary to convey information, concepts and ideas orally
- Clearly and effectively convey information by utilizing appropriate form, emphasis, usage, spelling and punctuation to ensure quality through the written medium
- Analyze a situation or text and make thoughtful decisions based on that analysis
- Conduct research from primary and secondary sources; evaluate those sources' credibility, bias, evidence and reasoning; identify and challenge writer's assumptions; and write texts that are in-formed by one's research
Career opportunities:
- Purchasing manager
- Contract administrator
- Contract specialist
- Procurement manager
- Supply chain manager
- Legal contract manager
- Commercial manager
- Vendor manager
- Purchasing manager
- Contract administrator
- Contract specialist
- Procurement manager
- Supply chain manager
- Legal contract manager
- Commercial manager
- Vendor manager
Also available:
At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.
At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.
Tuition
Here is the tuition breakdown for your Acquisition & Contract Management Grad Cert online program
Tuition for the Acquisition and Contract Management Graduate Certificate is affordable. Take advantage of our pay-by-the-course system, so you can manage your budget as you pursue your degree. Technology fees are included in the total tuition.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition & Contract Management Grad Cert | $636.67 | $9,550.05 |
*Published tuition costs may differ from a student’s estimated total “cost of attendance,” which includes the amount an online student may choose to spend on expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other personal items or activities per academic year. As a Florida Tech Online student, you will only ever be billed for applicable tuition and fees. All other costs listed below are estimates per academic year required by the federal government to help you budget for your education. For further information regarding program tuition and fees, please reach out to your enrollment representative or refer to the undergraduate or graduate fees policy. View full cost of attendance information.
Potential Expenses Per Year
| Program | Technology Fees | Federal Student Loan Fees | Housing & Food | Books & Supplies | Transport | Personal Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition & Contract Management Grad Cert (Full-Time) | $300 | $166 | $15,240 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $2,100 | $ |
| Acquisition & Contract Management Grad Cert (Part-Time) | $150 | $166 | $7,620 | $600 | $750 | $1,050 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Start as soon as you’re ready with our multiple start dates
The Acquisition and Contract Management Graduate Certificate online program is ideal for working students. Choose from multiple start dates and complete your degree at the pace that best fits your schedule.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/16/25 | 7/13/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Use these directions to get started on your Acquisition & Contract Management Grad Cert
At Florida Tech, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly. Please read the requirements for the Acquisition and Contract Management Graduate Certificate online program.
- Application for admissions
- Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
- Current résumé
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent to:
Mail address:
Office of Admissions
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Admission Requirements
- No application fee
- No GMAT/GRE
- GPA of 3.0 or above
Courses
Acquire specialized knowledge with the Acquisition & Contract Management Grad Cert online coursework
For the Acquisition and Contract Management Graduate Certificate online, the curriculum comprises 15 acquisition and contract management course credit hours.
"I have three kids at home, so the travel back and forth to a campus was extremely difficult. To be able to go home at the end of the day and take care of your family then get online and learn was really a great asset for me."
Anastasia Balco Student | College of Education
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