Athens State University President Robert K. Glenn and Dean of the College of Business Linda Shonesy are pleased to announce three new majors available with the start of the spring semester on January 6, 2010.

Acquisition and Contract Management
Students will gain knowledge of the acquisition and contracting processes to include the purchasing of goods and services, pricing, negotiating of contracts, administration of contracts, contract law, and responsibilities from contract award to termination of the contract. An emphasis will be placed upon federal contracting.  This program will include a study of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
For careers such as:
· Acquisition Specialist/Analyst
· Contracting Director
· Procurement Specialist
View Acquisition and Contract Management Requirements
Contact Mike Essary (Michael.Essary@athens.edu) with questions

Enterprise Systems Management (ESM)
A single enterprise-wide computer software system used to manage and coordinate all resources, information, and functions of an organization.  Students who enroll in this degree program will expand their understanding of ESM systems and how they are used to integrate departments and functions across government agencies and corporations.  They will also gain the knowledge and skills necessary to select, implement, administer, and operate ESM systems. A focus of the degree program is to use ESM systems to integrate the acquisition process with the logistics process.  In addition, the student will understand how ESM systems are used to manage activities related to accounting, human resources, production, purchasing, billing, customer accounts, inventory control, and all others required to manage an entire organization through hands-on lab exercises based upon ESM systems that are used across the globe.
For careers such as:
· Business Systems Analyst
· Finance Systems Manager
· Project Manager
View Enterprise Systems Management Requirements
SAP® University Alliances Program
Contact Dr. Lisa Rich (Lisa.Rich@athens.edu) with questions

Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Students will learn how to plan and forecast demand for product and services, to gain an understanding of operations involving the movement of materials from raw materials for production to providing the finished product to the end consumer. After gaining an understanding of the supply chain function, students will learn how to manage the logistical movement of goods and products to include the  transportation and services involved. An emphasis will be placed on understanding these functions within the government setting.
For careers such as:
· Supply Chain Manager
· Materials Planner
· Global Logistics Director
View Logistics and Supply Chain Management Requirements
Contact Mike Essary (Michael.Essary@athens.edu) with questions