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The Department of Defense Management provides responsive graduate education and Navy-centric research that
- grounds leaders in essential knowledge of the defense acquisition decision support system, and
- develops the cognitive skills to lead innovation in the development and delivery of capabilities that meet the operational needs of the Naval and joint forces.
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Department of Defense Management
555 Dyer Road
Monterey, CA 93943
Phone: 831-656-2471
Fax: 831-656-3407
A message from DDM Chair, Raymond Jones
Innovation is at the heart of the Department of Defense Management, defining our curriculum, research, and people. All DDM efforts share a targeted focus on the DoD Acquisition Decision Support System and the processes necessary to transition critical capabilities and services that meet Naval operational needs. DDM’s recently updated programs provide a cost-effective and integrative curriculum that emphasizes defense acquisition, logistics, financial management, and manpower within the framework of Naval warfighting priorities.
- Read more about how DDM delivers intellectual and technological advantage for the US Navy and joint forces.
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