Acquisition MBA
An MBA in acquisition gives students the skills they need for careers where they will be involved in acquiring materials and other goods, as well as preparing the necessary contracts. This area of concentration gives students a good understanding of contract law, negotiating, principles of purchasing, product analysis, and inspection.
The acquisition specialization in the MBA program is a good choice for people who are interested in the process of buying inventory for the corporations that employ them. They need to have a good head for figures, as well as excellent communication skills and the ability to think quickly during the negotiation process. The program will also help you to develop your project management skills. If you decide to concentrate your studies in this area, you will be taking courses similar to these ones:
• Contract Administration and Management
• Contracting for the Federal Government
• Contracts and Procurement
• E-Commerce
• Governmental Contract Law
• Logistics Engineering
• Logistics Strategy
• Management of Major Programs
• Negotiation
• Program Management
• Risk and Quality Management
Career Options
A graduate from the MBA program with a concentration in acquisition can move into these types of career opportunities:
• Acquisitions Specialist
• Buyer
• Contract Negotiator
• Corporate Negotiator
• Materials Manager
• Office Manager
• Vendor Contract Manager