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Master
of Contract ManagementPURPOSE
OF THE PROGRAM
The practice of business
management in the field of contracting is a unique
profession. Management practices and procedures
in this field not only encompass mastery of the
normal functions of an organization, e.g., business
development, financial management, law, operations
and production, project management, procurement,
and general management, but also the regulatory
requirements and management techniques unique to
the Government contracting processes.
These requirements and techniques interrelate with
normal business management procedures resulting in
a business management process, different from, and
in many areas more complex than, normal commercial
management.
The broad area of Government contracting has achieved
recognition as an educational and management discipline for which there are
established rationale and needs. However, there are generally few professional
degree or certificate programs provided by traditional post-secondary schools.
The purpose of the MCM program is to encourage individuals to
improve their present work capabilities, and to prepare themselves for
increasing contract management responsibilities, by the development of an
intensive knowledge of this discipline on a broad base of information on the
management theories, procedures, practices, techniques and skills associated
with business operations. However, rather than learning these in unrelated
units of information, the general knowledge, techniques and skills associated
with specific areas of specialization in the Government environment are
integrated into the general area of contracting with the Federal Government.
This provides the student with a more meaningful educational experience by
taking advantage of the co-curricular effects of his or her daily work
experience, and at the same time, provides that student with multiple career
choices in the area of contracting with the Federal Government.
The MCM program is similar
to the MAM program. However, this program is oriented to
personnel who work with industry companies that do
business with the federal government as prime or subcontractors.
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GOALS OF THE PROGRAM
The goals of the program are to achieve:
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a broadness of view
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a professional approach to contract management
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an expanded knowledge of the several management functions, particularly
those policies, practices and procedures directly related to contracting with
the Federal Government
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a sensitivity to the modern Government contracting environment
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a facility for using analytical skill in the solution of problems
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career advancement in terms of increased status, salary increases, and
promotions
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DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
The Master of Contract Management program is
organized into a block of five general management
courses and a block of seven acquisition courses
totaling 36 semester units. The management courses
are designed to provide the student with an overall
framework of business knowledge. They stress
the basic principles, concepts, and practices
associated with the overall management of any
business. The contracting courses provide the
student with a detailed working knowledge of
contracting with the Federal Government to include
the areas of law and regulations, marketing and
proposals, finance and pricing, negotiation,
program, technical and production management,
contract management and subcontract and purchasing
management.
The student must successfully
complete each course and then pass a program comprehensive
examination or complete an approved project.
The
courses may all be taken through distance education.
Please see AGU's
website at www.agu.edu for
course fees.
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