Curriculum 205

Program Officer

Madeleine Fuentes, CDR, USN

Code MN, Ingersoll Hall, Room220

(831) 656-7793, DSN 756-7793

madeleine.fuentes1@nps.edu

Academic Associate

Nicholas Dew, Ph.D.
Ingersoll Hall, Room 315

(831) 656-3622
ndew@nps.edu

Brief Overview

Strategic thinking is central to military organizations, yet it can be very difficult. Completion of this certificate increases students’ ability to think strategically; to understand and analyze trends in the strategic environment; and to be influential, strategic leaders. Students will examine historical examples and best practices in organizations, obtain a better appreciation of senior leadership perspectives on organizational strategy, and improve their analytical and critical thinking about the strengths and weaknesses of competitors and their own organization.  As a result of improved strategic thinking, organizational analysis skills, and strategic communication competencies, students will be better prepared to develop productive strategies and lead their organizations toward greater performance.

Convenes

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Program Length

Four quarters

Four-Quarter Certificate

Course Number Title Lecture Hours Lab Hours
Leading Innovative Organizations and People 4 0
Communications Strategies for Effective Leadership 3 0
Competitive Strategy and Innovation 4 0

Course Number Title Lecture Hours Lab Hours
Critical Thinking for Strategic Leadership 4
Innovation Adoption and Implementation 3 0
Maneuver Warfare for the Mind: The Art and Science of Interdisciplinary Learning for Innovation and Warfighting Leaders 4 0