Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management Online
Prepare to be a leader, well-informed of modern legislation that impacts how government agencies reach fair agreements with external organizations to exchange goods.
Program Overview
Build an advanced skillset with the online MS in Acquisition & Contract Management program
Strengthen your knowledge of the current policy issues that affect federal acquisition contracts with the Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management program from Florida Tech Online. Learn the legal and financial aspects of procurement practices, primarily related to defense contracts, and how civic organizations reach settlements with other parties. You will also take courses in lawful contract formulation, contract negotiations and cost principles.
Whether you're already working in acquisition and contract management or just starting out, our 100% online program is designed to accommodate your professional journey. You can enter with prior experience or opt for the career-relevant prerequisite courses to build your foundational industry acumen. Learn from our experienced faculty, who can equip you with the skills to implement ethical solutions for common challenges in the field.
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
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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
Review the tuition details for your online master’s in acquisition and contract management program
Tuition for the MS in Acquisition and Contract Management 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 Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Acquisition & Contract Management | $636.67 | $1,910.01 | $21,010.11 |
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Acquisition & Contract Management (Full-Time) | $300 | $166 | $15,240 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $2,100 | $ |
| MS Acquisition & Contract Management (Part-Time) | $150 | $166 | $7,620 | $600 | $750 | $1,050 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Use these online program dates to plan your academic timeline
The MS in Acquisition and Contract Management 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
Take these steps to apply to our acquisition and contract management master’s program
At Florida Tech, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly. Please read the requirements for the MS in Acquisition and Contract Management 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 new knowledge through these master’s in acquisition and contract management online courses
For the MS in Acquisition and Contract Management online, the curriculum comprises 33 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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