Master of Science in Program management (MSPM) is sponsored by the Army Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) and is designed for Department of Defense and other Federal Government professionals working in and with the DoD Acquisition process. 

General Program Information:

The MSPM is designed to provide acquisition professionals in DOD and other federal agencies a defense-focused advanced degree in a distance learning format. The curriculum is designed to provide acquisition professionals the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead and manage effectively. Students will engage in the study of concepts, methodologies, and analytical techniques necessary for successful leadership of programs/projects within complex organizations. The curriculum focuses on problem solving and decision making within the acquisition environment using case studies, teaming exercises, hands-on applications, active participation, research, and integrative exercises. Lecture and laboratory sessions require the application of critical thinking to problem solving within notional and actual situations.

The current MSPM is scheduled to commence March 27, 2012, and will conclude with graduation on March 28, 2014. To be considered for this board-selected opportunity, you must first apply directly to NPS, meet NPS admission requirements and be accepted by receiving a conditional letter of acceptance from NPS. Individuals who were admitted to NPS-MSPM program as a result of prior announcement can use the prior year’s letter of acceptance to apply for this opportunity.

Army ASC Students Call for Applications NEW! 

Cohort 836-123 Course Schedule: Starts 2 April 2012

Call for Applications : Cohort 836-131, Starts 24 September 2012

Course Schedule & Matrix : Cohort 836-131, Starts 24 September 2012

Tuition Letter : Cohort 836-131, Starts 24 September 2012

Follow this link to the announcement of the program commencing 2 April 2012 by Distributed Learning using a Web-based, Virtual Classroom Environment

Department of Defense and other Federal Government employees interested in pursuing a non-resident, distance learning Master of Science in Program Management degree are invited to apply for admission to the Naval Postgraduate School.

Applications are now being accepted. If interested, please complete these two steps as soon as possible.

1. Complete the NPS admission request via the online NPS Application Management System.
   Select program 836, academic year 2103, quarter 1
2. Request official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to be sent to the following address:
   Naval Postgraduate School
   1 University Circle, Herrmann Hall Room 019
   Monterey, CA  93943-5100
   (831) 656-3093 or DSN 756-3093
   www.nps.edu/admissions
   E-mail Admissions

NPS Academic Associate: Brad R. Naegle

NPS Administration: Ronda L. Spelbring