Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	University of Maryland University College Proposal	Master of Science	Acquisition and Contract Management	10/14/2017	Approved	10/23/2017
Acquisition and Contract Management Program Description
The purpose of restructuring the curriculum to create a freestanding M.S. in Acquisition and Contract Management is to 1) strengthen the curriculum and better align it with the needs of employers via competency-based teaching and learning approaches and 2) clarify the content of the degree and simplify the pathway to completion so that it can be more readily communicated to prospective and current students and employers. <br> <br>The proposed M.S. in Acquisition and Contract Management program is aimed at those with academic and/or professional backgrounds in acquisitions, logistics, and contract management. These include early or mid-career individuals with experience in the military, public, or private sectors who desire to expand their knowledge and skill set in acquisitions and contract management in order to enhance their opportunities for career growth and development. <br>  <br>The Acquisition and Contract Management program supports the need for the advancement and evolution of knowledge as it addresses many challenges faced by government contracting for specialized acquisitions. <br>