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| Program Overview | ||
The Master of Science in Contract Management (MSCM) degree is designed to provide civilians in the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal government agencies an advanced education in the concepts, methodologies and analytical techniques necessary for successful management of acquisition and contracting within complex organizations. The curriculum focuses on problem solving and decision making within the acquisition environment utilizing case studies, teaming exercises, hands-on applications, active participation, and other similar activities. Lecture and laboratory tasks require the application of critical thinking to problem solving within actual situations. The MSCM Program embodies an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving and analysis, including quantitative financial analysis, economics, and public and private sector operations. The curriculum is designed to provide civilians with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage and lead effectively in systems buying offices, field contracting offices, contract administration offices, and contracting policy offices. Requirements for Entry: Candidates for the program must have achieved the following: a baccalaureate degree with a minimum undergraduate quality point rating (QPR) of 2.20. Entry Dates: September (January, April, July, October, dependent on cohort availability) Program Length: Eight Distance-Learning Quarters Application Process: Applicants from other federal agencies will apply online and in accordance with your service and/or agency specific guidance. For further information, contact the Academic Associate for this curriculum or the Program Officer. Degree: The Master of Science in Contract Management degree requires: 1) Completion of a minimum of 48 credit hours of graduate-level courses, at least 12 that are at the 4000 level. (Credit hour requirement does not include 4 hours assigned for the Joint Applied Project.); 2) Completion of an acceptable Joint Applied Project, with at least one advisor from GSBPP; and 3) Approval of the candidate's program by the Dean, GSBPP. Curriculum Sponsor: Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition). The curriculum satisfies the mandatory Defense Acquisition University (DAU) contracting course, including levels (CON II and CON III) of the Defense Acquisition Work force Improvement Act (DAWIA). Academic Associate: E. Cory Yoder | ||
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