NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2016:
UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 261715Z OCT 15 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 251/15 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2016// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces Naval Postgraduate Schools (NPS) defense- focused masters degrees and graduate certificates to develop quantitative skills and competencies, producing graduates with the disciplined analytical approach to problem solving that is essential to an effective, dynamic defense enterprise. NPS is dedicated to providing relevant, high quality education to empower the next generation of leadership in the DoD. A variety of delivery methods are utilized to expand learning beyond the traditional classroom. 2. NPS distance learning (DL) programs are part-time programs (usually 12 to 24 months) for mid-grade military officers and DoD civilian leaders who are unable to attend NPS residential graduate programs. Graduate certificates are also available to qualified enlisted personnel. U.S. Navy Reserve officers should contact Commander, Naval Reserve Forces Command (N7) in regards to program eligibility. DoD contractor personnel applications will be considered for admission on a space-available basis. Student application forms are available at: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/Admissions/ApplyOnline/ApplyNow.html. 3. Mission-funded seats are available to eligible active-duty naval officers (USN and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)) at no cost to the service member. With the exception of mission-funded seats, all others must be sponsored by an agency, employer, or a command. USMC officers will apply through the USMC distance learning program advertised in the corresponding annual MARADMIN message. Funds can be transferred to NPS using an Authorization, Agreement and Certification of Training (SF-182) with a letter of offer or acceptance, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (DD-448), or an Order for Work and Service/Direct Citation (NAVCOMPT 2276-A). 4. The following DL programs are available for academic year 2016: a. DL masters degree programs consist of two classes per quarter for eight quarters. Check each programs webpage for any prerequisites or eligibility requirements for enrollment as they may vary. Copies of transcripts and participation agreements are required to support the application process for all degree programs. Curriculum #: 311 - Systems Engineering: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/degProgs_SE_nonRes.html 359 - Human Systems Integration: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/degProgs_MHSI.html 363 - Systems Analysis: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/degProgs_MSA.html 535 - Underwater Acoustic Systems: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/degProgs_MEA.html 721 - Systems Engineering Management - PD21 (for DoD Civilians): http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/degProgs_PD21.html 805 - Executive Master of Business Administration: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/Schools/GSBPP/Academics/EMBA.html 807 - Executive Master of Business Administration (for DoD Civilians): http://www.nps.edu/Academics/Schools/GSBPP/Academics/EMBA.html 835 - Contract Management (for DoD Civilians): http://www.nps.edu/Academics/Schools/GSBPP/Academics/MSCM.html 836 - Program Management (for DoD Civilians): http://www.nps.edu/Academics/Schools/GSBPP/Academics/MSPM.html b. NPS offers the following programs that build on Navy Advanced Technical Education schools and leverage the academic work in these schools and require reduced course work, typically one course per quarter for five to eight quarters. Curriculum #: 312- Naval Test Pilot/Systems Engineering (Aviation Systems): http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/degProgs_312ASE_TPS.html 571 - Reactors - Mechanical/Electrical Engineering: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/Schools/GSEAS/Departments/ECE/Handbook/MSESee/NR Index.html 572 - Mechanical Engineering for Nuclear Trained Officers: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/GSEAS/MAE/DL/nuc.asp#program 613 - Naval Test Pilot/Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/GSEAS/MAE/DL/tps.asp c. DL graduate certificates consist of a series of four graduate level courses delivered over four quarters designed to provide greatly enhanced knowledge and skills in specific subject areas. Check each programs webpage for any prerequisites or eligibility requirements for enrollment as they may vary. Curriculum #: 232 Lead Systems Integrator (LSI): http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/cert_lsi.html 262 - Human Systems Integration: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/cert_hsi.html 273 - Space Systems: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/cert_SS.html 274 Anti-Submarine Warfare: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/cert_ASW.html 281 - Systems Analysis: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/cert_SA.html 282 Systems Engineering: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/cert_SE.html 289 - Cost Estimating and Analysis: http://www.nps.edu/Academics/DL/DLPrograms/Programs/cert_cea.html 5. All officers who enroll in a NPS DL masters degree will incur a two to three year service obligation upon completion/withdrawal, and all who enroll in a NPS certificate program will incur a one year service obligation upon completion/withdrawal. Textbooks, education materials, and all similar expenses will be borne by the student. Any officer who has previously received a Navy funded graduate degree will have to complete a second funded degree waiver request. Program commencement is subject to the availability of funds. 6. For more information regarding NPS DL programs, visit the NPS homepage at http://www.nps.edu/DL/. 7. Released by VADM W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//