The Logistics and Acquisitions concentration prepares administrators with a focus on purchasing, logistics, and contracting. Students will select electives in a variety of related areas, such as government contracting, quality control, regulatory concepts, and inventory management. Electives will be selected in consultation with the academic advisor. The Master of Science in Administration degree is an interdisciplinary program developed to meet the educational needs and interests of administrators in organizations. The primary focus of the degree program is applied action grounded in theory. The principal elements of this degree are knowledge, competencies, and practical processes needed for successful careers in administration. The program includes a core of courses that provides the students with a base of common knowledge and competencies required for successful administration. In addition, the program provides a concentration of specialized courses in the student’s area of professional interest. The program culminates in an integrative applied project that links the concepts of the program to the world of work and demonstrates the unity and coherence of the student’s course of study. Specific courses will be selected by an academic advisor in consultation with the student.