Chair
Wayne Hughes, CAPT, USN (Ret.)
Naval Postgraduate School
Code OR/Hu, Glasgow Hall, Room 220
1411 Cunningham Road
Monterey, CA 93943
(831) 656-2484, DSN 756-2484, FAX (831) 656-2595
Members
Program Officer
Mark Stevens
Code SE/ST, Bullard Hall, Room 112
(831) 656-7545, DSN 756-7545
FAX (831) 656-3129
Academic Associate
Fotis Papoulias, Ph.D.
Code ME/Pa, Watkins Hall, Room 323
(831) 656-3381, DSN 756-3381
FAX (831) 656-3129
Dean of Graduate School of Business and Public Policy
Robert N. Beck
Code GB/RB, Ingersoll Hall, Room 231
(831) 656-2471, DSN 756-2471
FAX (831) 656-7633
Chair, Department of Systems Engineering
David H. Olwell, Ph.D.
Code SE/Ol, Bullard Hall, Room 201K
(831) 656-3583, DSN 756-3583
FAX (831) 656-3129
Director, Meyer Institute of Systems Engineering
Paul V. Shebalin, DSc.
Code 97/Sh, , BU101
Monterey, CA 93943
(831) 656-7639, DSN 756-7639, FAX (831) 656-2336
Overview
The Systems Engineering Analysis Curriculum Committee provides oversight of this unique inter-disciplinary and inter-departmental curriculum, in order to enhance its effectiveness to meet the needs of the unrestricted line officers community in contributing to naval and joint operations. This SEA curriculum is of special interest to the CNO and NPS.
The SEACC reports to the Provost, who is consulted in matters of policy and procedure and, each year, approves the budget allocated to support SEA teaching, program administration, and faculty supervision of the capstone project. The SEACC Chair manages and distribute this budget to the Academic Departments and the Meyer Institute of Systems Engineering (MISE), according to the workload assigned to each respective department/institute.
The responsibilities of the SEACC are:
Degrees Awarded
The SEACC awards the Master of Science in Systems Engineering Analysis (MS SEA) degree. The SEA curriculum is designed for unrestricted line officers who aspire to command and seek a graduate degree tailored to enhance their value as combat officers. The hallmark of the curriculum is a strong scientific and technical content that offers a balanced blend and breadth in systems thinking and analysis of current and future military operations.
Candidates normally are expected to have studied mathematics and science in their undergraduate work. Undergraduate engineering study is advantageous, but not required.
The Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering Analysis requires a minimum of 48 quarters-hours of graduate- level course work. The candidate must take all courses in an approved study program, which must also satisfy the following requirements: A minimum of 32 quarter-hours of credits in 3000-and 4000-level courses, including a minimum of 12 quarter-hours at the 4000 level.
A student seeking the Master of Science in Systems Engineering Analysis must also demonstrate knowledge in systems design and integration, systems analysis and application, combat technology, and familiarity with professional military education in strategy and policy. This may be accomplished by completing all courses in an approved study program.
Participation in a capstone project with a minimum of 16 credit-hours is required for the degree. An acceptable thesis for a minimum of 16 credits, may be substituted in lieu of a team project. The Academic Associate and the Program Officer must endorse such a request, which will be subject to final approval by the Systems Engineering Analysis Curriculum Committee.
Program Officer
Mark Stevens
Code SE/ST, Bullard Hall, Room 112
(831) 656-7545, DSN 756-7545
FAX (831) 656-3129
Academic Associate
Fotis Papoulias, Ph.D.
Code ME/Pa, Watkins Hall, Room 323
(831) 656-3381, DSN 756-3381
FAX (831) 656-3129
This inter-disciplinary curriculum provides a foundation in systems thinking, technology, and operations analysis for warfighters. Graduates will be able to understand how to develop and fight new systems of combats systems, and have a more thorough understanding of current combat systems.
Students normally complete group projects in lieu of theses. These "capstone" projects are chosen to allow students to gain a thorough understanding of a critical warfare area and to provide the Navy and other services insights about future systems options to meet emerging needs.
The program is designed as a highly integrated graduate education. Lectures, team projects, and individual research are provided, as well as seminars from visiting experts. The length of this program is six quarters.
Requirements for Entry
For entry, the officer must have at least a C+ undergraduate grade point average, with at least one calculus course with a C or better and at least one calculus-based physics course with a C or better (APC 335). If an officer is an outstanding performer, but lacks the necessary academic preparation, the Naval Postgraduate School offers refresher and transition courses before the program starts.
Systems Engineering Analysis Subspecialty
Completion of this curriculum qualifies a naval officer as a Systems Engineering Sub-specialist, subspecialty code 6500P.
Entry Dates
The Systems Engineering Analysis curriculum is a six-quarter curriculum with entry dates in January and July. If it is necessary, due to APC requirements, the twelve-week refresher will begin study prior to this entry date. If further information is needed, contact the Program Officer or Academic Associate for this curriculum.
Degrees
Master of Science in Systems Engineering Analysis
This degree is proposed for all students completing the 308 curriculum. The System Engineering Analysis Curriculum Committee is the approving authority for the degree.
Master of Science in Systems Engineering
To be considered for this degree, a student must enter the curriculum with an ABET accreditable engineering BS degree and complete all the requirements of curriculum #308. The chair of the Department of Systems Engineering is the approving authority for the degree.
Master of Science in Systems Analysis
Selected students may elect to earn a degree in Systems Analysis from the Department of Operations Research. This involves a thesis in lieu of project and an extended analysis sequence. The chair of the Department of Operations Research is the approving authority for the degree.
Typical Course of Study
The first quarter of the SEA curriculum reflects a review of mathematics and physics, from a systems perspective. Subsequent quarters present a balance of courses in systems engineering, operations analysis, technology, joint professional military education, and project work. The students gain additional knowledge and insight through seminars and field trips.
Quarter 1 (Accelerated)
(4-2) |
Math I for SEA |
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(3-1) |
Math II for SEA |
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(4-2) |
Introduction to Mechanical Systems |
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(3-1) |
Introduction to Electro- Mechanical Systems |
Quarter 2
(3-2) |
Fundamentals of Systems Engineering |
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(3-0) |
Combat Technology I (Sensors) |
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(4-1) |
Probability and Statistics for Systems Engineers |
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(4-2) |
Strategy and Policy |
Quarter 3
(3-4) |
Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management |
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(3-0) |
Combat Technology III (C4I) |
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(1-0) |
Systems Engineering Seminar |
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(3-0) |
Naval Tactical Analysis |
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(4-0) |
Joint Campaign Analysis |
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(4-0) |
Joint Maritime Operations I (U. S. Navy URL only) |
Quarter 4
(3-2) |
Systems Suitability |
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(3-0) |
Combat Technology II (Weapons) |
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(1-0) |
Systems Engineering Seminar |
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(4-0) |
Naval Systems Analysis |
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(3-1) |
Combat Systems Simulation |
Quarter 5
(3-2) |
Systems Assessment |
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(3-2) |
Combat Technology Integration |
|
(0-8) |
Integrating Project |
|
(0-8) |
Integrating Project |
|
(1-0) |
Systems Engineering Seminar
|
Quarter 6
(0-8) |
Integrating Project |
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(0-8) |
Integrating Project |
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(2-2) |
Joint Maritime Operations II (U. S. Navy URL only) |
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(3-0) |
National Security Decision Making |
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(1-0) |
Systems Engineering Seminar |
*OA4702 Cost Analysis or OA4603 Test and Evaluation may be substituted, depending on the background of the officer.
Educational skill Requirements
Systems Engineering Analysis Curriculum
Broad Objective
This curriculum teaches U.S. Navy Unrestricted Line Officers how the Navy builds and operates large combat systems of systems. The primary objective is to prepare officers to serve afloat by giving them the technological and analytical understanding to fight the fleet today and in the future. The emphasis is on integration of complex warfare systems with compatible tactics. In addition, graduates with experience afloat will be prepared to serve ashore as program managers and in technical/analytical billets on headquarters staffs.