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University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) Online - Acquisition & Contract Programs


Online Acquisition and Contract Management Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

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Founded in 1947, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is one of 11 accredited, degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USMD). UMUC Is Now University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) - Effective July 1, 2019, UMUC's name officially changed to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

Offering a broad range of cutting-edge classes, UMGC has earned a global reputation for excellence as a comprehensive virtual university and for focusing on the unique educational and professional development needs of adult students. 

As a globally-focused university serving more than 90,000 students worldwide, UMGC offers an unparalleled breadth of programs, each tailored to meet the needs of the marketplace. Whatever your field of interest, you’re sure to find the program that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance your career.

You learn online or in a flexible hybrid format that combines online and classroom learning for select programs. UMGC offers convenient evening and weekend classes for busy professionals at 20+ locations in the United States offering hybrid classes.

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Academic Programs

Masters Program

  • Master’s Degree in Acquisition & Contract Management (online): Navigate contracts in the services, supply chain, and information technology industries - The online master’s degree can help prepare you for careers in government and commercial organizations across multiple industries. Learn to navigate ongoing demands for the implementation of performance-based contracts and competitive sourcing. The program addresses many challenges faced by government contracting for specialized acquisitions, including contracts for services, research and development, and information technology.

Graduate Certificate Program

  • Graduate Certificate in Acquisition & Contract Management (online): Build expertise in acquisition strategy, planning, logistics, and strategy - The online acquisition and contract management certificate program addresses many challenges faced by government contracting for specialized acquisitions, including service, research and development, and information technology contracts.

Graduate Admissions

  • Applicants for graduate certificate and master's degree programs must complete and submit an application for admission along with a nonrefundable application fee. To be admitted, you must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited degree-granting university or college. Degrees from other accredited institutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • For most programs, you can enroll in and begin earning your first 6 credits at UMGC as long as you submit an official transcript(s) demonstrating completion of a bachelor's degree by the last day of the first term of enrollment at UMGC. However, for some programs, they need to verify your official transcript(s) demonstrating completion of a bachelor's degree prior to admission.