The Army DACM Office currently sponsors Naval Postgraduate School attendance in two different disciplines: Master of Science in Financial Management (MSFM Curriculum 857) and Master of Science in Acquisition – Program Management (MSA-PM Curriculum 836).
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
MISSION
The Naval Postgraduate School provides defense-focused graduate education, including classified studies and interdisciplinary research, to advance the operational effectiveness, technological leadership and warfighting advantage.
These 24-month graduate degree programs are part-time, distance learning opportunities. The online instruction brings the classes to the students, permitting students to continue supporting the mission of their Command/Agency.
Master of Science in Acquisition – Program Management (MSA-PM Curriculum 836)
The Master of Science in Acquisition – Program Management (MSA-PM, Curriculum 836) educates students to be acquisition program managers and leaders of people and resources within federal organizations. Graduates gain the leadership and decision-making skills necessary to effectively deliver warfighting capabilities by balancing program cost, schedule, technical performance, risk and supportability. No previous program management experience is required for admission.
Eligibility:
Civilian Acquisition Workforce GS-12 through GS-15 or broadband/pay band equivalent.
Announcement Dates:
Application period opens: 2 February 2026
Application period closes: 10 March 2026
NPS Online Application Deadline: 4 March 2026
Cohort Dates: 7 July 2026 – 30 June 2028
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Master of Science in Financial Management (MSFM Curriculum 857)
The Master of Science in Financial Management (MSFM-Curriculum 857) educates students with the latest knowledge and skills in defense-focused financial management. The program supports continuous financial management reform initiatives mandated by Congress and senior leaders, with a focus on efficient and effective expenditure of public funds. Graduates also earn an NPS graduate-level academic certificate: DoD Financial Management with both the Data Analytics Track and the Audit Track (Curriculum 196).
Eligibility:
Civilian Acquisition Workforce GS-12 through GS-15 or broadband/pay band equivalent.
Announcement Dates:
Application period opens: September 14, 2026
Application period closes: October 22, 2026
NPS Online Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Cohort Dates: March 30, 2027 – March 30, 2029
