Curriculum 205

Strategic Leadership - Curriculum 205 (Resident)

Program Officer

Matt Geiser, CDR, USN

Code GB, Ingersoll Hall, Room 219A

(831) 656-3953, DSN 756-3953

mtgeiser1@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
GB3010 Managing for Organizational Effectiveness 4 0
GB3012 Communication for Managers 3 0
GB4014 Strategic Management 4 0

Course Number Title Lecture Hours Lab Hours
GE3109 Ethics and Moral Development 3 0
MN3400 Critical Thinking for Strategic Leadership 4
MN3811 Innovation Adoption & Implementation 3 0
MN4012 Maneuver Warfare for the Mind: The Art and Science of Interdisciplinary Learning for Innovation and Warfighting Leaders 4 0