722: Systems Engineering Management - Systems and Program Management - NPS Online
Systems Engineering Management - Systems and Program Management
Master’s Degree #722
Est.imated Completion Time: 24 months
Starts: Spring
Overview
Degree Program Disclaimer
Due to instructional staffing limitations, the Systems Engineering Department at the Naval Postgraduate School has temporarily paused new student enrollment for three Distance Learning master’s programs: Curriculum 311 – Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Curriculum 312 – Master of Science in Aviation Systems Engineering, and Curriculum 722 – Master of Science in Systems and Program Management (MSSPM). This pause will remain in effect through Academic Year 2026/2, with enrollment expected to reopen in Spring 2026 (AY2026/3).
Although applications are not being accepted at this time, we continue to welcome interest from prospective students. If you would like to be notified when enrollment resumes, please complete this interest form to share your contact information, curriculum preferences, and sponsoring agency. Your submission will help us assess demand and coordinate future cohort planning.
The Systems Engineering Management program is an interdisciplinary program combining systems engineering with program management knowledge and skills. The program is intended to broaden the technical capabilities of the acquisition workforce who may have non-technical backgrounds so they are able to successfully manage and lead programs/projects in support of the Defense Acquisition System. Students in this program learn the systems engineering process from establishing system requirements through test and evaluation. Simultaneously, students learn how to manage, schedule, and budget programs as well as work with DoD suppliers through contracts to meet program obligations.
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Requirements for Entry
- Baccalaureate degree with a minimum undergraduate quality point rating (QPR) of 2.6
Application Information
Applications are handled by the NPS Admissions Office. Please visit the admissions website or contact them at admissions@nps.edu.
Tuition & Service Obligation
For information regarding tuition, please contact the NPS Tuition office at tuition@nps.edu, or contact this offering’s POC at SEDLProgramManager@nps.edu.
For information regarding service obligation, please visit the Admissions Office’s Eligibility/Service Obligation page.
Other Information
The FY24 off campus tuition price for OPEN enrollment seats entering the two-year, eight quarter (two courses per quarter) distributed learning part-time Systems and Program Management (MSSPM) Non-Resident Distance Learning Master’s Degree Program is $2,750 per course ($44,000 for degree) for military, federal government civilian employees and defense contractors, payable in full by FY, quarterly installments or as negotiated with the program manager. Qualified active duty Naval and Marine Corps Officers may be eligible for NPS mission funding. Tuition does not include textbooks. If requested, NPS can provide textbooks for an additional $250 fixed fee per course per student. Tuition price with books is $3,000 per course ($48,000 for degree).
The typical course of study reflects a sequence of courses to meet degree requirements and DAU equivalencies for DAWIA in Program Management (PM), Engineering (ENG), Test & Evaluation (TST), Production, Quality & Manufacturing (PQM) and Life Cycle Logistics (LOG). This program is only available through the United States Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC).
The tuition price is $2,750 per course for uniformed officers/federal government civilians and $2,750 per course for defense contractors.
Application Deadlines
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