2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Acquisition and Contract Management, M.S. ________
Major Code: 8399 Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: graduate,
Delivery Mode/s: online, classroom, Extended Studies
off-site Location/s: Aberdeen, Fort Lee, Hampton Roads,
Admission Materials: GMAT, National Capital, Region, Northeast, Orlando,
GRE recommended Patuxent, Redstone/Huntsville, Spaceport, Virtual Site
The Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management is
designed for adult working professionals in the public and private
sectors of acquisition and contract management. The curriculum
provides coverage of federal procurement practices, current issues in
contracting and contract administration, legal and financial aspects of
government contracting and policy issues associated with acquisition
and contract management. Individuals without current experience
in acquisition and contract management may be accepted into this
program; however, all program prerequisite courses must be fulfilled.
The goal of the program is to prepare individuals for advanced leadership
positions in the private, public and military sectors with specific
skills and competencies in acquisition and contract administration.
Admission Requirements
The applicant to the 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
the program prerequisite requirements in the program based on an
evaluation of their undergraduate academic transcripts. 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 GMAT may be required for admission evaluation purposes.
General admission requirements and the process for applying
are discussed in the Academic Overview section. 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 Acquisition and Contract
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 those listed below.
Students with undergraduate credits for courses that they believe
are equivalent to the program prerequisites should consult with their
advisor concerning waiver of those courses.
Program Prerequisites (noncredit for this program)
MGT 5000 Financial Accounting (or two undergraduate accounting courses)
MGT 5132 Basic Economics (or two undergraduate economics courses)
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 department or by completing
a suitable computer course.
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Required Courses (9 courses)
MGT 5001 Managerial Accounting .......................................................... 3
MGT 5002 Corporate Finance .................................................................. 3
MGT 5013 Organizational Behavior ......................................................... 3
MGT 5211 Procurement and Contract Management ............................... 3
MGT 5213 Contract Changes, Terminations and Disputes ..................... 3
MGT 5214 Cost Principles, Effectiveness and Control ............................ 3
MGT 5217 Contract and Subcontract Formulation .................................. 3
MGT 5218 Contract Negotiations and Incentive Contracts ..................... 3
MGT 5220 Contract Management Research Seminar*............................ 3
Electives (2 courses)
MGT 5017 Program Management ............................................................ 3
MGT 5064 Cost and Economic Analysis .................................................. 3
MGT 5084 Materiel Acquisition Management ................................. 3
MGT 5138 Business Ethics............................................................... 3
MGT 5212 Advanced Procurement and Contract Management ...... 3
MGT 5231 Government Contract Law ............................................. 3
MGT 5240 Business and Legal Aspects of Intellectual Property ..... 3
MGT 5270 Special Topics in Contracts Management ...................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 33
*Serves as the capstone course for this program.
Note: Electives may be taken with the approval of both the faculty advisor and
the program head from other graduate-level offerings in the extended studies
department, or other colleges or academic units.
Commercial Enterprise in Space, M.S. _____________
Major Code: 8138 Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: graduate,
Delivery Mode/s: online, classroom, Extended Studies
off-site Location/s: Spaceport, Virtual Site
Admission Materials: none
The Master of Science in Commercial Enterprise in Space enhances
skills, knowledge and abilities needed by private and public sector
officials with duties and responsibilities in space technology management,
innovation, national security, international law and treaties,
and human space flight.
The program explores current strategies and private sector and government
responses to exploit space for commercial business enterprise
development through a multidisciplinary approach to rapidly changing
space technologies and commercial opportunities for space exploration
and business investment.
The goal of the program is to prepare individuals for operational leadership
within a broad spectrum of commercial space technology and
business development positions within the private for-profit sector,
and nonprofit public and local government sectors. Graduates will
be able to manage innovation in commercial exploration of space,
understand and respond to human spaceflight conditions and U.S.
national security interests, and understand and respond to international
law and treaties on space exploration and commercial development.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with an acceptable cumulative
GPA from an accredited college. Any recognized undergraduate
degree may be considered including those earned through distance
learning (online). Applicants are preferred to have professional work
experience or a developing interest in the areas of space technology,
commercial business development, innovation and entrepreneurship
or national security management. General admission requirements
and the process for applying are presented in the Academic Overview
section of this catalog. Applicants who do not meet the stated requirements
for regular admission may petition to take graduate courses for
credit as a continuing education applicant.