Associate in Arts Acquisition and Contract Management
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Take control of a company’s ROI
Buyers, purchasing agents and supply chain managers ensure their companies receive the best value for what they spend. Earning an online Associate Degree in Acquisition & Contract Management from Strayer can help you understand how contracts, proposals, quality assurance and asset buying support a business and help it thrive in a competitive market.
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Learn the ins and outs of negotiating and managing contracts
Gain important business skills in acquiring and managing contracts within your organization with an associate acquisition and contract management degree.
Build your skills
- Learn the responsibilities involved with contract administration including pre- and post-award activities, contract oversight, quality assurance and more.
- Learn to work within an organization to acquire and manage federal, state or local business contracts.
- Develop skills needed to determine and establish scheduling, cost and pricing.
- Boost communication skills and understand aspects of negotiations within project management.
- Review important stages and activities in business project life cycles.
The high-quality higher education you deserve
Strayer University is proud to be certified or accredited by four respected organizations. We’re committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn an industry-recognized diploma you’re proud to display. View the ACBSP student achievement information.
Accredited online university
Strayer University is proud to be certified or accredited by four respected organizations. We’re committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn a diploma you’re proud to display. View the ACBSP student achievement information.
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Apply credits to bachelor’s degree
Make your credits count: Transfer up to 20 classes from your associate degree directly into a Strayer bachelor’s degree program.

Bingeworthy courses
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Add essential skills to your résumé
Along with your degree, you’ll start your career with skills employers want, from social awareness to problem-solving.
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of Strayer alumni agree that their degree was a worthwhile investment.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2020
Affording your degree
At Strayer, you’ll find plenty of ways to make your tuition affordable, so you can worry less about your budget and get down to business.
$1525
cost per course
$150
degree conferral (one-time only)
$65
technology fee (one per term)
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Ways to reduce your cost
Access no-cost gen ed courses through Sophia Learning. Then, earn even more courses, tuition-free, with the Strayer Graduation Fund.
Transfer up to 28 classes toward your bachelor’s degree.
Earn one tuition-free class at the end of your program for every three you complete with Graduation Fund. Eligibility rules and restrictions apply. Connect with us for details.
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More than 500 organizations – including corporations and community colleges – invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs. If your employer is a Corporate Alliance Partner, you may qualify for programs that can help you advance in your company and your career.
Corporate contract negotiation and you
Ready to grow the fundamental skills to help you take the next step toward a role in contract management and acquisition? Earning an associate degree in this field can get you ready for a position that supports companies’ successful growth. View all courses.
Sample courses

Provides a foundation in today's business operations with a focus on the major functions of a business (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). The course also provides an overview of business organizations and the competitive business environment, strategic planning, international business, ethical considerations, quality assurance and more.
Examines the federal procurement process and introduces concepts, policies, and procedures associated with government contracting. Discusses the programming, planning, and justification of program funding, formulation and earmarking procurement requirements, preparation of work statements and specifications, procurement requests, and acquisition planning.
Presents the general policies and procedures for federal contract administration in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Reviews the responsibilities of contract administration including pre- and post-award activities, contract oversight, quality assurance, compliance, financing, cost controls, documentation, terminations and disputes, and subcontract management. Discusses coordination with procurement activities and audit agencies.
Presents the fundamentals of the project management process and examines application of the process. Reviews the stages and activities in the project life cycle, the organization for project management and various project control and evaluations processes. Introduces considerations for negotiation and human resource management concerns in project management.

Being an effective communicator is an essential skill for any profession. In this course, you will learn the secrets to writing, listening, and speaking with credibility in order to share your voice with the world.
With every dollar you spend, save, or invest, how confident are you that you are making the best financial decisions in today's economy? Knowing what drives the economy can help you understand all aspects of life, including jobs, income levels, consumer prices, trade, and general prosperity. In this course, you will explore key concepts of economics and personal finance. You will be equipped with the ability to leverage analysis tools, as well as economic reasoning and planning skills.
Associate admission requirements
Before you can pursue your associate degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer.
Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
International students
We welcome more than 1,200 international students from more than 110 countries.
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