The Department of Defense Management provides responsive graduate education and Navy-centric research that

  • grounds leaders in essential knowledge of the defense acquisition decision support system, and
  • develops the cognitive skills to lead innovation in the development and delivery of capabilities that meet the operational needs of the Naval and joint forces.

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Academics

Warrior-scholars can pursue degree programs in residence or remotely, and can select from several certificate programs.

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People

Our faculty bring a mix of military and academic expertise that keeps curricula and research projects relevant to the latest challenges facing the Naval and joint forces.

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Research

Faculty and student cross-disciplinary teams research on top priority Naval operational and strategic challenges. 

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Department of Defense Management

555 Dyer Road
Monterey, CA 93943

Phone: 831-656-2471
Fax: 831-656-3407

A message from DDM Chair,  Raymond Jones

Innovation is at the heart of the Department of Defense Management, defining our curriculum, research, and people. All DDM efforts share a targeted focus on the DoD Acquisition Decision Support System and the processes necessary to transition critical capabilities and services that meet Naval operational needs.  DDM’s recently updated programs provide a cost-effective and integrative curriculum that emphasizes defense acquisition, logistics, financial management, and manpower within the framework of Naval warfighting priorities.  

  • Read more about how DDM delivers intellectual and technological advantage for the US Navy and joint forces. 
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