Master of Science in Management Programs (MSM)

The Master of Science in Management program prepares graduates to manage in complex defense organizations and to conduct rigorous analyses of organizational problems, policies and operations. To accomplish these goals, the program places particular emphasis on developing students' mathematical and statistical skills and their ability to analyze and model complex phenomena. Program graduates will:

• Be well grounded in fundamental areas of management, including accounting, financial management, operations, economics, acquisition, strategy and organizational management.
• Understand the economic, political, governmental, defense and organizational environments that influence their decisions and the organizations in which they work.
• Possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities to serve in positions of significant responsibility within a specified Defense Management field (Manpower Systems Analysis, Defense Systems Analysis).
• Be able to apply advanced quantitative, statistical and modeling methodologies to analyze significant defense-related problems in a rigorous manner
• Be capable of think in a critical, creative, integrative and strategic manner

Program Officer

Philip A. Gonda, CDR, USN, SC
Code GB, Ingersoll Hall, Room 201
(831) 656-3953, DSN 756-3953
pagonda@nps.edu

Program Details and Latest Information

Please view the NPS Academic Catalog for the most up-to-date information about this program.