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A program that prepares individuals to manage and/or administer the processes by which a firm or organization contracts for goods and services to support its operations, as well as contracts it to sell to other firms or organizations. Includes instruction in contract law, negotiations, buying procedures, government contracting, cost and price analysis, vendor relations, contract administration, auditing and inspection, relations with other firm departments, and applications to special areas such as high-technology systems, international purchasing, and construction.

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| A major in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 8
U.S.
Colleges with the
most degrees awarded
of Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.
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