Implementing Technological Change Certificate - Curriculum 221
Program Officer
Kehinde Adesanya "Kenny", LCDR, USN
Glasgow Hall East, Room E309
(732) 485-6203
kehinde.adesanya@nps.edu
Academic Associate
Duane Davis, Ph.D.
Glasgow Hall, Room 212
(831) 656-2733, DSN 756-2733
dtdavi1@nps.edu
Brief Overview
Rapid technological advances, emerging capabilities, and innovations by adversaries have engaged the U.S. in an aggressive technological and cyberspace response that demands of its technological solution leaders the ability to shepherd initiatives from conception to realization. This certificate offers cyberspace and other technology professionals the opportunity to cultivate essential skillsets to spearhead policy development and drive organizational change. It will empower technological leaders with the cognitive ability to synchronize intellectual, communication, and policy skills with complex technological change.
Program Length
12 months
Outcomes
- Understand policy for technology and cyberspace management.
- Translate complex technological concepts and challenges for non-technical stakeholders.
- Effectively advocate technological developments.
- Manage organizational change to enable technological innovations.
- Use high-impact writing and speaking strategies to effectively communicate and advocate technological change.
Certificate Requirements
To meet the certificate requirements, a student must complete two (2) required core courses (CS4926 and GB3012) and two (2) additional courses from among the selection below.
Required Core Courses
| CS4926 | Advocating Emerging Technologies | | 4 | 1 |
| GB3012 | Communication for Managers | | 3 | 0 |
Additional Course Selections
The student will select two of the following courses (CY4410, CS4925, DA4104, and MN4125).
MN4015 may be taken in place of MN4125 (certificate credit for only one of MN4015 or MN4125 will be given).
| CY4410 | Cyber Policy and Strategy | | 3 | 0 |
| CS4925 | Innovation Leadership | | 3 | 2 |
| DA4104 | Militaries and Technological Change | | 4 | 0 |
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| MN4125 | Managing Planned Change in Complex Organizations | | 4 | 0 |
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| MN4015 | Management of Change | | 4 | 0 |
This certificate is intended for in-resident students who are already admitted to another curriculum.