Cost-Benefit Analysis and Program Evaluation - Curriculum 229 (Resident)
Program Officer
Matt Geiser, CDR, USN
Code GB, Ingersoll Hall, Room 219A
(831) 656-3953, DSN 756-3953
mtgeiser1@nps.edu
Academic Associate
Marigee Bacolod, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Code GB, Ingersoll Hall
(831) 656-3302, 756-3302
mbacolod@nps.edu
Brief Overview
The Cost-Benefit Analysis and Program Evaluation certificate teaches students the fundamental theories of economics and public policy that are necessary to understand consumer behavior and choice, the role of the public sector in the free-market economy, personnel economics, and cost-benefit analysis. Economic insights will be combined with the institutional expertise of DDM faculty to tailor the learning experience to defense-related areas. Students will gain subject mastery to critically evaluate cutting-edge research, allowing their organizations to make optimal use of the information contained in reports from academia, military focused policy organizations, and other government agencies. To earn the certificate, students must complete four courses (one per quarter) earning an average GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Convenes
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Length
Four quarters
Certificate Requirements
This certificate requires the completion of four courses (at least 12 credits) that were not counted for another certificate.
The following courses are required:
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MN3041 Managerial Data Analysis* OR
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MN3040 Data Management and Statistics for Manpower Analysis
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MN3070 Economics for Defense Managers
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MN4071 Advanced Economic and Defense Policy Analysis
*MN3041 recently replaced GB3040.
The following courses are elective. Students should take at least one of them: