ADVANCED PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COURSE (APMC) (PMT 302) 97-2, DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT COLLEGE (DSMC), FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA, MAY 12, 1997-AUGUST 15, 1997 Openings are currently available for INDUSTRY STUDENT attendance to the 14 week Advanced Program Management Course (APMC) at the Defense Systems Management College on a tuition free basis. This notice is for potential students currently employed in non-government firms only. APMC provides a comprehensive examination of the integrated processes used in defense systems acquisition management for selected mid-career military officers and civilians assigned to a defense systems acquisition management career field. Enrollment is targeted at promising candidates for senior positions in program management later in their careers and who now hold, or are selected to hold, intermediate management positions in programs offices, functional offices supporting program offices, or higher echelon offices supervising program management. The curricula give students an opportunity to develop a broad knowledge and understanding of defense systems acquisition management through: (1) education in functional areas necessary for effective operation of a program office; (2) management simulation exercises involving principal events and considerations encountered throughout the life cycle of a defense systems acquisition program; (3) case studies featuring lessons learned from real-life programs; (4) interaction with current program managers; and (5) analyses of current Office of the Secretary of Defense and Service policies and strategies in defense systems acquisition management, augmented by presentations from senior officials. Previous attendees have described the program as the DoD/MBA program. The APMC provides broad knowledge and acquisition management perspective. Students develop process skills and competencies for effective program management in parallel with improving their acquisition knowledge. Experienced faculty, guest lecturers, and fellow students probe "best practices", while covering pitfalls and challenges of lessons learned. The course has been approved for graduate credits by the American Council on Education (ACE). Interested industry candidates please contact Ms. Ruth Franklin/CODSIA registrar at (202) 371-8414 or the Industry Chair, Mr. George Krikorian, at (703) 805-2828.

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