The Institute offers eight in-residence courses at its facilities located on the grounds of the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. These are:

• Defense Resources Management Course (DRMC)
• International Defense Management Course (IDMC)
• Senior International Defense Management Course (SIDMC)
• Multiple Criteria Decision Making Course
• Budget Preparation, Execution and Accountability Course
• Risk Management Course
• Streamlining Government Through Outsourcing, Privatization and Public-Private Partnerships Course
• Base Realignment, Closure and Economic Redevelopment Course

Defense Resources Management Course (DRMC)
MASL P162002

*This course may be taken in two, 2-week segments (weeks 1 and 2 followed sometime within 2 years by weeks 3 and 4).

The DRMC is suitable for professionals concerned with the economic, efficient and effective allocation and use of scarce defense resources in today's complex and uncertain security environment. Participants normally come from a broad spectrum of fields, to include logistics, operations, personnel, acquisition, financial management, program management, planning, engineering, and program evaluation. This course is designed for military officers rank O-4 to O-6 and equivalent civilian officials.

DRMI faculty integrate analytical concepts, principles, methods, and techniques drawn from the disciplines of management, economics, and quantitative methods, and applies them to decisions involving the allocation of financial, logistic and human resources. A variety of analytical frameworks are presented that will enhance the participants' competence at recognizing and evaluating the risk assessments and tradeoffs that must be made among competing alternatives at both the strategic and operational levels of defense organizations.

An experienced, world-class graduate faculty teaches the course using a stimulating mix of lectures, small group discussions and real world case studies. This approach provides a dynamic learning environment designed to develop the analytical decision making skills so necessary in today's challenging environment. Contemporary issues such as the global war on terror, regional and international instability, infrastructure protection and multinational defense cooperation are used to illustrate the environment in which current defense resource allocation decisions must be made.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to clearly define and evaluate the relationship among national security objectives, defense strategies, program alternatives/capabilities, and their budgetary resource requirements. NOTE: This course has been evaluated by the Commission on Educational Credit of the American Council on Education. Credit recommendations are published in the "Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Forces."

For those ASMC members interested in obtaining or maintaining Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) status, DRMC faculty teach in the following CDFM exam areas: Government Resource Management Environment; Defense Resource Management Environment; Planning, Programming and Budgeting; and Cost and Economic Analysis. A few of the other topics are indirectly covered in the course.

Notes: DRMI may grant rank waivers upon request. Non DoD-sponsored individuals may attend upon request.

International Defense Management Course (IDMC)
MASL P162003

The IDMC is suitable for professionals concerned with the economic, efficient and effective allocation and use of scarce defense resources in today's complex and uncertain security environment. Participants normally come from a broad spectrum of fields, to include logistics, operations, personnel, acquisition, financial management, program management, planning, engineering, and program evaluation. This course is designed for military officers rank O-4 to O-6 and equivalent civilian officials.

DRMI faculty integrate analytical concepts, principles, methods, and techniques drawn from the disciplines of management, economics, and quantitative methods, and applies them to decisions involving the allocation of financial, logistic and human resources. A variety of analytical frameworks are presented that will enhance the participants' competence at recognizing and evaluating the risk assessments and tradeoffs that must be made among competing alternatives at both the strategic and operational levels of defense organizations.

An experienced, world-class graduate faculty teaches the course using a stimulating mix of lectures, small group discussions and real world case studies. This approach provides a dynamic learning environment designed to develop the analytical decision making skills so necessary in today's challenging environment. Contemporary issues such as the global war on terror, regional and international instability, infrastructure protection and multinational defense cooperation are used to illustrate the environment in which current defense resource allocation decisions must be made.

A major curricular concept of this course is comparative resources management, i.e. the examination of how different countries allocate resources. In order to enhance the comparative aspects of the curriculum, DRMI leadership encourages broad national representation with a diversity of both military services/agencies and civilian government officials. In addition to the small-group discussions that are a key part of the learning environment, each country's participants are required to give a presentation on national security issues faced by their country. These presentations allow for class-wide discussion of key security issues around the world.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to clearly define and evaluate the relationship among national security objectives, defense strategies, program alternatives/capabilities, and their budgetary resource requirements. They will be able to plan for the broadest set of security requirements and will be capable of contributing to the capacity building of their national military and security forces.

Notes: DRMI may grant rank waivers upon request.

Senior International Defense Management Course (SIDMC)
MASL P162004

The SIDMC is suitable for senior (flag and general rank international military officers and equivalent civilian officials) professionals concerned with strategic planning and the economic, efficient and effective allocation and use of scarce defense resources in today's complex and uncertain security environment. Participants normally come from a broad spectrum of fields, to include logistics, operations, personnel, acquisition, financial management, program management, planning, engineering, and program evaluation. They should be working at senior decision making levels within their respective organization and should be focused on the strategic aspects of defense planning and resource allocation.

DRMI faculty integrate analytical concepts, principles, methods, and techniques drawn from the disciplines of management, economics, and quantitative methods, and apply them to strategic decisions involving the allocation of financial, logistic and human resources. A variety of analytical frameworks are presented that will enhance the participants' competence at recognizing and evaluating the risk assessments and tradeoffs that must be made among competing alternatives at both the strategic and operational levels of defense organizations.

An experienced, world-class graduate faculty teaches the course using a stimulating mix of lectures, small group discussions and real world case studies. This approach provides a dynamic learning environment designed to develop the strategy formulation and analytical decision making skills so necessary in today's challenging environment. Contemporary issues such as the global war on terror, regional and international instability, infrastructure protection and multinational defense cooperation are used to illustrate the environment in which current defense resource allocation decisions must be made.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to clearly define and evaluate the relationship among national security objectives, defense strategies, program alternatives/capabilities, and their budgetary resource requirements. They will be able to plan for the broadest set of security requirements and will be capable of contributing to the capacity building of their national military and security forces.

Notes: DRMI may grant rank waivers upon request.

Multi-Criteria Decision Making Course
MASL P162012

This course develops a method of approach to support decision making by managers in defense organizations. The focus is on practical application to management decisions involving many organizational objectives. Emphasis is placed on formulating the problem, understanding the analytical process involved in evaluating potential solution alternatives, and interpreting the results of the analysis in support of choosing a solution. We will provide practical examples from defense resource allocation problems. Each participant will be required to apply the multi-criteria decision approach taught during this course to a decision problem of current interest to their own MoD. The problem can be one that is already being analyzed, or a new problem. Participants will have the opportunity to work in depth on this problem with a faculty member during the course. A final presentation will be delivered on the last day of the course. This exercise will link the theoretical environment with the real world through a practical and relevant application of course concepts. It is also hoped that this will serve as a foundation for further work on this problem once the participants return to their own organizations.

Notes: DRMI may grant rank waivers upon request.

Budget Preparation, Execution and Accountability Course
MASL P156600

This course examines the preparation, execution and accountability of defense budgets. We provide the foundation for preparing and executing the budget by discussing the overall budget process beginning with planning and programming. Planning and programming are the stages where policy formulation and allocation of resources support national priorities, goals and objectives. This course reviews these concepts, and then illustrates how to take the programming decisions from the Ministry of Defense (MOD) through the budget cycle. We begin with a section on budget preparation using MOD programming guidance, integrating programs with budget guidance to create a budget. We then provide information, tools and techniques, and exercises on estimating budget submissions, funds control, performance management and feedback, all components of preparing, executing, and providing accountability for defense budgets.

Each participant/country will be required to present a real life budget issue of current interest to their MoD. The issue can be one that is already being analyzed, or a new issue. Participants will have the opportunity to apply any concepts/instruction learned in the course as a method to begin exploring practical solutions to the issue. This exercise will link the theoretical environment with the real world through a practical and relevant application of course concepts. It is also hoped that this will serve as a foundation for further work on this problem once the participants return to their own organizations. Preparations will be made during the first four days of the course and a final presentation will be delivered on the fifth day of the course.

The presentation will follow a format consistent with Microsoft power point applications. Participants should then be prepared for a question and answer period where their peers can participate in the discussion of issues/solutions.

Please think about problems of potential interest and relevance prior to your arrival for this course!

Notes: DRMI may grant rank waivers upon request.

Risk Management Course
MASL P162000

This course introduces the basic elements of risk management. It presents a quantitative definition of risk that allows managers to assess the amount of risk in a given decision problem. Simulation modeling is used as the prime tool for quantifying the risk. Participants are given the opportunity to develop their skill in using this tool. The course then explores how this tool is used in risk management for devising strategies such as hedging, diversifying and seeking robustness.

Notes: DRMI may grant rank waivers upon request.

Streamlining Government Through Outsourcing, Privatization and Public-Private Partnerships Course
MASL P162011

Modern Ministries of Defense are concerned with two things: 1) Efficiency-making the best use of limited budgets, and 2) Effectiveness-producing the best defense force possible to guarantee their nation's security. Given the current budget environment, this involves rethinking the way defense does business.

The challenge of streamlining government to become more efficient and effective has been answered by looking to the private sector. Countries around the world find themselves increasingly relying on the private sector in three ways: 1) To provide weapons and support services (Outsourcing), 2) To raise revenues by selling excess property and facilities no longer needed (Privatization), and when budgets are tight 3) To solicit private sector investment in defense projects and operations (Public-Private-Partnerships).

This one-week "Streamlining Government" course explores these three alternatives. It offers participants an overview of the opportunities and challenges that face every Ministry of Defense (MoD): To "make-or-buy" defense? Should your MoD become more involved in defense business (make), or should it turn more defense business over to the private sector (buy)?

The course weaves economic decision-making and contract theory together with U.S. and international defense examples to offer participants an overview of the current state of knowledge and experience. Multiple-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques are applied to evaluate the costs and benefits of Outsourcing, Privatization, and Public-Private-Partnerships, while recognizing legal, political, and regulatory realities.

A field trip and picnic is planned mid-week to explore one of the case studies-Military Housing-an illustration of a Public-Private-Partnership agreement between the U.S. Army and private contractors to provide housing for soldiers stationed in Monterey. The last day is dedicated to writing a project proposal that participants will develop for their country with the help of DRMI instructors. The expectation is that, upon their return, participants will present their proposal to their Ministry of Defense.

Notes: DRMI may grant rank waivers upon request.

Base Realignment, Closure and Economic Redevelopment Course
MASL P174260

This course focuses on the use of analytical methods in selecting military facilities for closure and realignment as well as the economic redevelopment of former military facilities. In the first part of the course, we will examine the concepts and application of strategic planning and the linkages between strategic plans, military capabilities and program budgets. In the second part of the course, we will discuss how we can employ analytical tools to support base closure and realignment decisions. In the third part of the course, we will explore the issues related to economic redevelopment of facilities selected for closure.

In this course, the term "base closure" refers to the process of selecting bases for realignment, closure, or expansion. The tools presented in this course are applicable to each of these problems. The term "economic redevelopment" refers to issues related to the expansion or contraction of military facilities. While the course has a military focus, the tools and concepts are applicable to civilian facilities.

At the end of the course, participants will be familiar with analytical tools that can be used in selecting military facilities for closure or realignment. Participants will also be conversant in the issues related to the economic redevelopment of military facilities.

Students who desire an in-depth exploration of issues related to privatization and outsourcing should consider attending the Privatization and Outsourcing course also offered by DRMI after the Base Closure and Economic Redevelopment Course.

Notes: DRMI may grant rank waivers upon request.