Imagine, Create, and Secure a Stronger Peace…

National Defense University iCollege

Summary Briefing

Aug 2014

Mission and Vision

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NDU Mission

Support the joint warfighter by providing rigorous JPME to members of the US Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability

to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

iCollege MISSION Prepare military and civilian leaders to optimize information technology management and secure information dominance

within cyberspace.

iCollege VISION

The global hub for educating, informing, and connecting

Information Age leaders.

iCollege Stakeholders

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International Partners

Private Sector

Federal IT Workforce

DoD CIO NSA

DoD CFO NDU JPME

COCOMs Dept

of Defense

DISA CYBERCOM

iCollege, Marshall Hall, Fort McNair

Flexible Learning Options

On-line, On-campus or On-site Full or Part time

Courses at Fort McNair &

Combatant Commands

On-Line Distributed Learning

Courses

Full-Time Advanced Management

Program (AMP) CIO Certificate

Capacity Building Conferences, Symposia, &

Special Events

Educating Informing Connecting

Conferences and symposia

Networking with experts, leaders, and NDU alumni

Life long learning events for NDU alumni and others

eResident

1 week online lesson

+

1 week face-to-face interactive seminar

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3 weeks to complete synthesis and academic assignments

12 weeks online

Interactive Seminar based

Team work and individual assignments

Global, 24/7 access

Frequent requests for demonstrations of model and best practices

Tailored workshops (NDU or on site)

Emerging Leader programs GS 9-11s

Lab tours and demonstrations

Subject Matter Expertise

Faculty scholarly publications and presentations

14 weeks at NDU Ft McNair

Offered fall and spring

Cohort

Courses + field studies

DoD civilian and military, Government, interagency, international , and private sector students

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Full-Time Cyber Leader M.S. Degree

10 months at NDU Ft McNair

Aug start; Jun graduation

Cohort

Courses across NDU + field studies

DoD civilian and military, Government, interagency, international , and private sector students

Program Options

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CIO - Chief Information Officer 6 courses

CFO - Chief Financial Officer 6 courses

Cyber L - Cyber Leadership 6 courses

Cyber S - Cyber Security 3, 4, or 6 courses

EA - Enterprise Architecture 4 or 8 courses

ITPgM - IT Program Management 6 courses

MS Degree 36 credits

Certificates 3, 6, or 8 courses

Professional Development

Attend only, no project

3 Options >>>

• 36 credits (as of July 1, 2014)

• Combination of Information, IT or CFO expertise, management and leadership

• Six (6) Concentrations:

• Chief Information Officer (CIO)

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

• Cyber Leadership (Cyber-L)

• Cyber Security (Cyber-S)

• Enterprise Architecture (EA)

• IT Program Management

• GS-13/O-4 or above and Bachelor’s Degree

Government Information Leadership Master of Science Degree

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Chief Information Officer (CIO) Certificate

• Certificate focuses on cross-agency federal CIO Council competencies

• 6 courses to certificate

• Aligns with Clinger-Cohen Act (1996)

• Master of Science Degree CIO

Concentration

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Leadership Certificate

• Supported by Undersecretary for Defense (Comptroller) in collaboration with the CFO Council

• Strategic leader program for GS 14s/15s

• 6 courses to certificate

• Certificate focuses on unique challenges and opportunities facing government CFOs and their staff in the present and future

• Leverages NDU iCollege’s information leader courses

• Master of Science Degree CFO Concentration

Strategic Finance Core (4 required core) CFF - Changing World of the CFO FFR - The Future of Federal Financial Information Sharing RIA - Risk Management, Internal Controls & Auditing for Leaders BCP - White House, Congress, and the Budget Electives (choose 2) AII - Information Assurance and Critical Infrastructure Protection ARC - Enterprise Architecture for Leaders COO - Continuity of Operations DMG - Decision Making for Government Leaders DMS - Data Management Strategies and Technologies IPL - Information Technology Program Leadership ITP - Information Technology Project Management LDC - Leadership for the Information Age MAC - Multi-Agency Information-Enabled Collaboration OCL - Organizational Culture for Strategic Leaders PFM - Capital Planning and Portfolio Management PRI - Strategies for Process Improvement SEC – Cyber Security for Information Leaders SPB - Strategic Performance and Budget Management WGV - Web-Enabled Government

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Cyber Leadership (Cyber-L) Certificate

* Cyber-L Certificate 6 courses to complete

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Focuses on developing the skills and desired leadership attributes necessary to be an effective strategic leader in the cyberspace domain. A rigorous curriculum that enhances the understanding of all aspects of cyberspace and how to best integrate cyberspace with the other elements of national power to achieve the nation’s strategic objectives.

* Master of Science Degree, Cyber-L Concentration

Cyber Security (Cyber-S) Certificates

• 5 nested certificates (4011, 4012, 4015, 4016, CISO) that prepare graduates to:

• Develop and use cyber security strategies, plans, policies, & technologies

• Lead programs to provide risk analysis, security incident management, & disaster recovery

• Promote and attain national security, agency, & inter-agency goals.

• 3, 4, or 6 courses to complete certificate(s)

• Master of Science Degree - Cyber-S Concentration 9

Enterprise Architecture (EA) Certificates

• 2 certificates (Architect, Enterprise Architect) that prepare graduates to:

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of an EA.

• Leverage people, capabilities, and technology to support current & target environments.

• 4 or 8 courses to certificate(s)

• Master of Science Degree - EA Concentration

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• Certificate program develops program management competencies in three dimensions:

• Project and program leadership skills,

• IT program management concepts & methods,

• IT issues and developments

• 6 courses to complete certificate

• Master of Science Degree IT Program Management Concentration

IT Program Management Certificate

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Advanced Management Program (AMP)

• Offered as a full-time, 14 week resident cohort program (starting Sept & Jan).

• Students complete the CIO concentration.

• Curriculum focuses on the senior leadership competencies of communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and leading change in an unpredictable and complex world.

• Graduates can make significant progress towards the Government Information Leader Master of Science Degree.

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Academic Partnership Options

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• Auburn University • Cal State San Bernardino • Capitol College • Central Michigan University • East Carolina University • Eastern Michigan University • Florida Institute of Technology • Fort Hays State University • George Mason University • Global Information Assurance Certification • Illinois Institute of Technology • James Madison University • Johns Hopkins University • Lewis University • Missouri University of Science & Technology • New Jersey City University • New Mexico Tech

• Northeastern University • Pace University • Regis University • San Diego State University • Southern Methodist University • Syracuse University • University of Arkansas at Little Rock • University of Detroit Mercy • University of Illinois at Springfield • University of Maryland Baltimore County • University of Maryland University College • University of Nebraska at Omaha • University of North Carolina at Charlotte • University of Texas at San Antonio • University of Tulsa • University of Washington • Walsh College

NDU iCollege Academic Partners accept 9-to-15 graduate credits for the iCollege ’s certificates into selected Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programs

Please Note: For students on the new, reduced course schedule (beginning July 1, 2014), the maximum transfer to an academic partner is generally 12 credits.

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Contacts

• Dr. Mary McCully, Chancellor (Acting) Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs 202-685-3884; mccullym@ndu.edu

• COL Matt Hergenroeder, Dean of Students 202-685-2090; matthew.hergenroeder@ndu.edu

• Office of Student Services

• 202-685-6300; iCollegeOSS@ndu.edu

• NDU iCollege Website: http://icollege.ndu.edu

• Mailing Address: National Defense University Information Resources Management College Building 62, Marshall Hall 300 5th Avenue Fort McNair, DC 20319-5066