The National Graduate School

of Quality Systems Management

DoD/DHS/USCG Briefing: Accelerated Degrees: Bachelors, Masters &

Doctorate

WELCOME & AGENDA

• About NGS • Program Format• Work-Related

Projects• Financial Aid• Application

Deadline Program Start Dates

About NGS

• Accredited

• Nat’l & Internat’l Military Roll-

outs

• Accessible Globally

• Accelerated Programs

• Work-Related Projects

NGS/U MOTTO

Success You Can Measure

“I not only support this program, I encourage

it.”

Admiral Thad AllenCommandant

US Coast Guard

“NGS/U achieved nationally important results for

ARNG.”

LTG Roger Schultz (ret)

Past Director,ARNG

Alumni:300+ Diverse Organizations

FACULTY:EXPERIENCED.ACCESSIBLE.

FACULTY PRACTITIONERS

PROVIDE ON-SITE & VIRTUAL PROJECT

MANAGEMENTASSISTANCE

Accelerated Degree Programs

DEGREE DURATION

PROJECT + CERT

BachelorsCMPLETN

QSM/HSP/QM

15 MOS. Y(TEAM) N

Masters QSM/HSP/EPQM

12 MOS. Y(TEAM) 6 SIGMA GB

Doctorate

QSM/HSP/EPQM

24 MOS. Y(IND) N

-Strategic Planning - Team Dynamics-Performance Management

-Six Sigma and the DMAIC Model-Benchmarking-Research

-QSM Applications in Homeland Security and Defense-Value Stream Mapping- Financial Systems

Project Report-Out

Example: MS Degree Program Curriculum

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Graduation

Knowledge Platform

Skill Enhancement

ProjectImplementation

FAQs: Degree Delivery Format

• How is Program Delivered? ALL courses offered sequentially—as scheduled!“Iron clad guarantee”

• What about temporary duty travel or deployment?Materials and assignments available in advance & electronically (Blackboard)

• What’s the classroom style?Interactive, emphasis on practical applications

FAQs: PROJECT & CHAMPION SELECTION

• How do I select a project?Faculty help select projects &contact potential champions

• Are faculty knowledgeable about my work-place? Yes. Faculty are experiencedpractitioners from military andprivate sectors.

• Are faculty accessible? Yes. In person on-site or virtually on-line

DoD/DHS PROJECTS=MEASURABLE RESULTS

- Increased Mission Capability Rate (MCR)-USAF

- Increased WME Hospital Readiness (ARNG) - Reduced Cycle Time apprehending high interest vessels USN/USCG

- Increased inspection effectiveness USA & Canada/USCG

MilestonesProjects. Practical.Public Presentation.

NGS/UBoeingTeam

KC-10InventoryImprovement

Convenient. Accessible. Recognized

RADMBreckenridge(USCG HDQTRS)

“VIRTUAL”Sr. Champion forALAMEDA, CA TEAM

MilestonesUSCG RECOGNIZES NGS/U ALUMNI

NGS/U PRESIDENT& ADMIRAL RAY CONGRATULATE

ALUMNI ON THEIR“INNOVATION”

AWARDS

2008 USCGINNOVATION CONFERENCE

MilestonesUTC RECOGNIZES NGS/U ALUMNI

NGS/U PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES

ALUMNI ON “ACHIEVING

COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE”

AWARD

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP. GLOBAL QUALITY

CONFERENCE

MS Tuition & Out-Of-Pocket Expenses

* Armed Services discounted tuition is 33% lower than corporate rate

NGS Tuition for Active Duty Military, DHS, Civilian working for DOD

Coast Guard, 2 Year Tuition Assistance

Tuition Subtotal

NGS Grant for All Coast Guard Students

Final Out-of-pocket tuition expense (USCG)

$16,325*

- $9,000

$7,325

- $600

Deductions Out-of-pocket

$6,725 (Does not include books or fees)

Bachelor Completion Degree

Doctor of Business Administration Degree

*You may be eligible for the New Post 9/11 GI Bill. Check with the financial aid office regarding your eligibility.

$20,160*

$40,000*

Bachelor Completion and DBA Tuition

FINANCIAL AID

Grant from NGSTuition Assistance

Stafford loansMontgomery GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill

Contact Financial Aid:800-838-2580 ext 509

APPLICATION & PROGRAM START DATES

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 27

PROGRAM START DATE: March 20

CONTACT US

ADMISSIONS: 800-838-2580 ext 104

FINANCIAL AID: 800-838-2580 ext 509