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Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.
Note: This degree program has been discontinued and will no longer be offered as of Spring Semester 2012.
Master of Science in Materiel Acquisition Management
| Major Code: | 8320 | Degree Awarded: | |
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| Admission Status: | Graduate | Age Restriction: | No |
The goal of the Master of Science in Materiel Acquisition Management is to prepare individuals for advanced leadership positions in the private, public and military sectors with specific skills and competencies in materiel acquisition management.
Admission Requirements
The applicant to the Master of Science in Materiel Acquisition Management program must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration. Students who are graduates from other fields are encouraged to apply. Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may be able to waive up to six hours of the program prerequisites in the program based on an evaluation of their undergraduate coursework. Prerequisite courses are required of a student whose undergraduate major is outside the business area or who has not previously completed the courses in these prerequisite areas. The exact number of needed prerequisite courses depends on courses completed during the student’s undergraduate studies.
The GRE or the GMAT may be required for admission evaluation purposes. General admission requirements and the process for applying are discussed in the Academic Overview of the university catalog. Individuals who do not meet the stated requirements for regular admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit as a continuing education applicant.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in Materiel Acquisition Management is conferred upon students who have successfully completed 33 credit hours of graduate coursework plus other course requirements as listed on the student’s approved graduate program plan. Students without adequate undergraduate background will be required to complete all or part of the program prerequisites. Students may choose elective courses from several of the management or related academic disciplines by securing approval of both their faculty adviser and academic unit head.
Students with undergraduate credits for courses that they believe are equivalent to the program prerequisites should consult with their adviser concerning waiver of those prerequisites.
Program Prerequisites (noncredit for this program)
| MGT 5000 | Financial Accounting (or two undergraduate accounting courses) |
| MTH 1701 | College Algebra |
Note: In addition, computer literacy is required as a prerequisite. It can be demonstrated by the applicant’s undergraduate coursework, passing a proficiency examination offered by the Extended Studies Division or by completing a suitable computer course.
| Required Courses (8 courses) | CREDITS | |
| MGT 5001 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 5002 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGT 5006 | Introductory Managerial Statistics | 3 |
| MGT 5017 | Program Management | 3 |
| MGT 5033 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 5132 | Basic Economics | 3 |
| MGT 5071 | Decision Theory or ORP 5030 Decision Analysis | 3 |
| MGT 5084 | Materiel Acquisition Management* or MGT 5211 Procurement and Contract Management | 3 |
| Electives (2 courses) | 6 | |
| These electives can be chosen to emphasize the area of greatest interest and benefit to the student. | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED | 33 | |
*Serves as the capstone course for this program.
Note 1: Electives may be taken with approval of both the faculty adviser and the program head from other graduate-level offerings in other colleges or academic units.
Note 2: Seminar in Research Methodology (MGT 5010) will be selected as one of the electives for all fully funded U.S. Army officers at the Fort Lee site.