Education

The Energy Academic Group offers graduate energy-focused education programs that create a cadre of military officers and government professionals knowledgeable in energy science, technology, policy, management, and analysis.

EAG offers flexible, fleet-focused delivery of education.

Our programs are designed to meet the fleet at the point of need, offering accessible, relevant content that supports readiness and resilience across the force, even through times of uncertainty or shifting priorities.


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Master's of Operational Energy (OE)

The OE Master's degree consists of three stackable academic certificates and a capstone course. This graduate level education addresses the interdisciplinary breadth of Operational energy, focusing on areas such as Operations Research, war and peacetime logistics, and autonomous systems, with specializations in batteries and microgrids under development. The program's flexible design provides sponsoring agencies and students the ability to achieve specific graduate education goals by selecting a tailored combination of certificates. The degree program culminates in the completion of a Capstone experience, with a course that focuses on a case study-based approach to synthesizing the degree content.

For more information on eligibility or enrollment, contact the EAG Academic Associate: Dr. Mary Sims at mjsims@nps.edu. Learn more.

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Additional EAG Education Offerings

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General Military Training
Learn about the Department of the Navy Energy program and how energy impacts warfighting capability. Learn More.

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OE Textbook
Operational Energy is EAG’s inaugural textbook
-offering a deep dive into the critical role of energy in military operations. Learn More.

 
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Short Courses
EAG brings together interdisciplinary subject matter experts to create energy courses tailor-made for U.S. and international military audiences. Learn more
 
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Wargaming/TTX

EAG provides support focused on critical energy infrastructure and operational energy management. Learn More.

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Defense Energy Seminar

EAG invites you to learn from this seminar series which provides a forum for leading voices within the defense energy field. Learn More.

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Surge, EAG Newsletter

Learn more about EAG’s offerings in Surge, EAG’s quarterly newsletter. Learn More.


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Application process

Find out more about the NPS application process for energy education programs.
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At-a-glance: NPS energy-focused education

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