Systems Analysis (SAC) Certificate Program
Program Schedule
Curriculum
Eligibility and Prerequisites
Program Delivery Methods and Requirements
Application Process
Tuition
Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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Certificate in Systems Analysis (Curriculum 281)
Systems Analysis examines systems to better understand them. This understanding is then used to determine and choose between alternatives for system improvement and employment. Students learn and apply modeling, optimization, simulation, and decision making under risk and uncertainty. Systems Analysis provides key insights for the improved operation of existing complex defense systems.
The Certificate Program consists of four, fully-accredited courses delivered entirely online in a one-year period. The course content and projects will challenge the student academically and address current problems of interest to the Department of Defense. The courses are paced week-to-week by the instructors, but the students have great flexibility to do their coursework at times of their choosing during each week
Skills learned in this certificate program will sharpen your ability to rapidly analyze a situation and more easily make a difficult decision based on facts. This background will make you a better department head, a better staff officer, and ultimately, a better commander.
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Program Schedule The following are the upcoming scheduled quarters for acceptance of new students into the SA program: Fall (AY09Q1), Spring (AY09Q3)
Note: this information is subject to change without notice.For information about the specific start dates for the listed quarters, please refer to the NPS Academic Calendar.
Curriculum
OS2080 - Fundamentals of Naval Analysis OS3380 - Combat Systems Simulation OS3680 - Naval Tactical Analysis OS4680 - Naval Systems Analysis
Eligibility and Prerequisites The following are eligible for this program: - US Military Officers
- US Government Civilians (GS)
- Enlisted Personnel
- International Students**
**International Students: Ensure that you read and understand the additional Eligibility requirements and Application process found here. Prerequisites:
Program Delivery Methods and Requirements The following distributed learning delivery methods may be used for this program. If there are questions about these methods, please check the program announcements for details and/or contact the SA Program Director . Online NPS Online classes are taken without any classroom attendance necessary. After registration and enrollment, you will be sent instructions on how to access the course material via Blackboard. Online courses offer you the flexibility of logging on at any time, in any location, to access course material. Courses are faculty led and allow interaction between instructor and other students. The requirements for an online class can be found here.
Elluminate Live! Elluminate Live is a web based collaboration system that supports Video and Voice over IP, text chat, an interactive white board, application sharing, document sharing, and video sharing. To learn more about using Elluminate Live! in your class, please review the Elluminate Support Information and Resources page.
Application Process U.S. applicants who meet the prerequisite and eligibility requirements listed above are required to have a completed application package submitted to the Admissions Department. For information about the contents of this package, please refer to the Admissions Packet Completion page. International applicants interested in this program will need to refer to the International Student Application & Eligibility Process for OCL Programs webpage for the application process and additional eligibility requirements.
Tuition Please refer to the OCL Tuition Information page regarding tuition, and book costs associated with this program.
Contact Information For additional information specific to the program, please email the Program Director at SACertProg@nps.edu. For general questions about OCL supported programs, please email the OCL Student Coordinator at OCLStudCoord@nps.edu.
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