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| Acquisition Management Curricula | ||
| The Acquisition Management Curricula are designed to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to effectively lead the acquisition workforce and efficiently manage the resources allocated to the acquisition process. The curricula focus on problem solving and decision-making in a variety of acquisition situations demanding critical thinking and a balanced approach in the application of theory and practical solutions. Graduates of the curricula are expected to assume leadership positions in the acquisition workforce. | ||
| Acquisition & Contract Management Curriculum - 815 | ||
Brief Overview: The Acquisition and Contract Management curriculum is an interdisciplinary program which integrates management theory, accounting, economics, finance, behavioral science, management theory, operations/systems analysis, and specific courses in acquisition and contracting. The 815 curriculum includes a concentration option in strategic purchasing. Student input includes officers and civilians from all DoD services, other federal agencies and allied nations. The curriculum is designed to provide officers and civilians with the skills to serve effectively in systems buying offices, field contracting offices, contract administration offices, and contracting policy offices. Requirements for Entry: A baccalaureate degree with above-average grades is required. Completion of at least two semesters of college algebra or trigonometry is considered to be the minimum mathematical preparation. An APC of 345 is required for entry. International students should refer to the Admissions section for current TOEFL and entrance requirements. Entry Dates: January and July Program Length: Six Quarters Degree: Requirements for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree are met en route to satisfying the Educational Skills Requirements. Acquisition& Contract Management Subspecialty: Completion of this curriculum qualifies naval officers as Acquisition and Contract Management Subspecialists with a subspecialty code of 1306P, Army officers as Functional Area 51C, and Marine Corps officers with a 9656 MOS. The curriculum satisfies mandatory Defense Acquisition University (DAU) contracting courses required by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Typical Subspecialty Jobs: Contracting Officer, Director of Contracts, Contracts & Business Policy Curriculum Sponsor: Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Acquisition) | ||
| Systems Acquisition Management Curriculum - 816 | ||
Completion of this curriculum qualifies an Army officer for Functional Area 51 and a Marine Corps officer for MOS 9657. Department of Defense civilians are typically members of the acquisition work force as specified by the Defense Acquisition Work force Improvement Act (DAWIA). This curriculum satisfies the mandatory Defense Acquisition University (DAU) program management education required by the Defense Acquisition Work force Improvement Act (DAWIA) for Program Management through Level III and provides up to 14 additional DAU equivalencies in other functional areas. Typical Subspecialty Jobs: Program Manager/Deputy Program Manager/Program Office, Force Development Officer, Test & Evaluation Officer, Acquisition Logistics Officer Curriculum Sponsor: Director, Acquisition Career Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology): ASA/ALT (DACM) | ||
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