OA4702: Cost Estimation - NPS Online
Overview
This course provides a broad-based understanding of the cost analysis activities involved in the acquisition and support of DoD weapon systems. In addition, it introduces Operations Research techniques fundamental to the field of cost estimation. The course covers the Defense Systems Acquisition Process, Time Value of Money, and Economic Analysis; it develops, uses and analyzes estimating techniques commonly encountered in both the DoD and industry, including statistical and non-statistical cost estimating relationships, inflation indices, cost improvement curves, time phasing and uncertainty analysis. Prerequisites: None.
Included in degrees & certificates
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Application Deadlines
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08 Jan 2024
Spring Quarter applications due
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01 Apr 2024
Summer Quarter applications due
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08 Jul 2024
Fall Quarter applications due
Academic Calendar
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08 Dec 2023
Last day of classes
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12 Dec 2023 – 14 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter final examinations
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15 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter graduation
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