Defense Systems Analysis - Curriculum 817

Program Officer

Matt Geiser, CDR, USN

Code GB, Ingersoll Hall, Room 219A

(831) 656-3953, DSN 756-3953

Academic Associate

Chad Seagren, Ph.D.

Code GB/Ds, Ingersoll Hall, Room 245

(831) 656-7902, DSN 756-7902

cwseagre@nps.edu 

Brief Overview

This curriculum provides officers with the fundamental interdisciplinary techniques of quantitative problem-solving methods, behavioral and management science, economic analysis, and financial management. The curriculum educates students to evaluate others' research and analysis and to develop in them sound management and leadership skills. This curriculum is an interdisciplinary program that integrates mathematics, accounting, economics, behavioral science, management theory, operations/systems analysis, and a subspecialty into an understanding of the process by which the defense mission is accomplished.

Competency: Our graduates will be able to analyze complex military problems.

Requirements for Entry

A baccalaureate degree with above-average grades is required. Completion of at least two semesters of college algebra or trigonometry is considered to be the minimum mathematical preparation. An APC of 345 is required for entry. International students should refer to the Admissions section for current TOEFL and entrance requirements.

Convenes

January and July

Program Length

Six Quarters

Degree

Requirements for the Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree are met en route to satisfying the Educational Skills Requirements.

Subspecialty

U.S. Marine Corps officers completing this curriculum fulfill the requirements for MOS 8852.

Curriculum Sponsor

Programs and Resources, Headquarters Marine Corps

Typical Course of Study: Curriculum 817