MA in Procurement/Contract Management Suggestions?

I am interested in an ONLINE Masters in Procurement or Purchasing (also called Acquisitions Management, Contract Management, etc). So far the only two (or two best) options are Webster University or Univ. Maryland Univ. College (UMUC). Both are close to $700 per credit which is high for me as I must pay out of pocket.

Anyone have any other suggestions or potential programs.

Thanks and best.

 

If a DETC masters will work for you AGU has a great program
http://www.agu.edu/Acquisition_mgnt/degrees.html

 

If you work for the federal government (military or civilian service) or a government contractor, the Naval Postgraduate School offers an on-line MS in Contract Management (MSCM), in addition to the resident MBA in Contract Management. NPS is both AACSB and NASPAA accredited. (Full disclosure: I am on the faculty at NPS).

You may want to search the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) website for educational programs in contract management.

 

As a new 1102, maybe our paths will cross sometime. Perhaps I might one day become a faculty member myself...........

 

Edowave,

Congrats on entering the 1102 career field! I think you will find the profession exciting, challenging, and very knowledge-intensive. My suggestion: Get as much contract management training and experience as possible. Also, pursue professional certification from NCMA. The opportunities as an 1102 are endless. Send me an email if you would like to discuss further.

 

Bellevue University offers the MS in Acquisition and Contract management (MSQC) in Class or Online at $430/hr. x 36-hrs.
http://www.bellevue.edu/degrees/graduate/acquisition-ms/

 

This link will provide you with some schools that offer courses in contract management. Some of the courses are on-line, and some of the schools may also have degree programs as well.
http://www.dau.mil/studentInfo/learning/appgb.aspx

In addition, this link provides information on schools that offer courses and programs in supply management, purchasing, and procurement. Some of the courses are on-line, and some of the schools may also have degree programs as well.
http://www.ism.ws/membership/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4742&navItemNumber=5593

 

Florida Institute of Technology offers the MS - Acquisition and Contract Mgmt. thru its Extended Studies Division Distance Learning at $520/credit hr. x 33-hrs.
http://es.fit.edu/dl/vc/programs.php

Also try this link (Federal Acquisition Institute - Guide to
Acquisition-Related Academic Programs and Courses : http://www.fai.gov/pdfs/guide.pdf

 

Would love to discuss any 1102 opportunities, especially for PhD holders. I sent you a PM.

 

You beat me to it! I had a chance to tout one of my Alma maters and you took that away from me.

 

It wasn't intentional...

 

It would be sad on my part if I wasn't kidding.

 

Same here ...

 

Thanks Dr. I appreciate the info however the 1st link only lists undergrad courses. The ISM list (I am a member) is woefully inaccurate and out of date.

Best,
Mike

 

Anything 500 or 5000 level and above are graduate credit. Some of my coworkers are getting the master's degrees with these very courses.

 

I stand corrected. I see the cross references to school programs now and they are almost all graduate level. Thank you.