EE Army Programs
Army Programs
Since 1999, Darden Executive Education has partnered with the U.S. Army, hosting programs for GS-12/13/14/15 acquisition, contracting, logistics and program management professionals, and for senior officers and civilians.
For complete program details, review the offerings below:
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Understanding Industry Course
U.S. Army Understanding Industry Course
Program Length: 2 Weeks
Course Purpose
The purpose of the course is to educate Department of Army contracting, acquisition, logistics, financial management and project management personnel to look through the eyes of industry to understand what drives their behavior. The Army Understanding Industry Course (AUIC) develops and foster understanding of the role of cash flow, profit, risk and contribution margin in industry decisions, and to predict how industry will react to government proposals allowing Army professionals to structure proposals for favorable outcomes to government.
The AUIC provides delivery of succinct and timely business issues in a comprehensive format similar to current executive-level business seminar training found in the commercial sector.
The intent of the AUIC is to deliver a concentrated business curriculum to enhance the student's awareness of industry vitality (structure and strategy), financial metrics, corporate culture, decision-making drivers and processes, and collaboration and business management techniques to improve their ability to interact with corporations as the students execute large DoD policies.
Course Description
The AUIC design will provide students with education and training in current and cutting-edge business practices sufficient to allow them to recognize business risks and opportunities and to anticipate potential changes in the business world and, ultimately, coordinate and implement anticipatory responses. Given a 2-week time constraint permitted this program, the curriculum will be rigorous and provide students a comprehensive education, which encapsulates core competencies of a full MBA curriculum. In short, it will equip the student with the broad assessment, evaluation and decision-making skills required in American business today. To maximize the academic gain, the intent is that a dedicated learning environment, which preempts outside influences and serves to focus the student on learning similar to seminar or Executive MBA programs offered in the commercial sector, be provided.
Participation
The course is for civilians in contracting, acquisition, logistics, financial management and project management:
- GS-12/13/14/15 (or equivalent pay band) level or higher.
- Must be Certified Level II.
- Nominees must have completed three (3) years, or any combination thereof, of service in a permanent Department of the Army civilian position(s) by the HQDA suspense date for the respective session.
- Must have completed applicable CES Training for current pay band/grade or received waiver from Army Management Staff College: Basic Course (BC) – DL & Residence; Intermediate Course (IC) – DL & Residence
Continuing Education Credits
On the final day of the course, participants will receive a custom course certificate and class photo in a portfolio. They will also receive a letter of certification of Certified Educational Units and Certified Professional Education Units (CEUs/CPEs) awarded for attending the course.
Points of Contact
Christine E. Rimestad
christine.e.rimestad.civ@mail.mil
+1-703-697-1079
Jennifer Hicks
hicksj@darden.virginia.edu
+1-434-924-4922 - Advanced Program in Acquisition Excellence
U.S. Army Understanding Industry Course
Program Length: 2 Weeks
Course Purpose
The purpose of the course is to educate Department of Army contracting, acquisition, logistics, financial management and project management personnel to look through the eyes of industry to understand what drives their behavior. The Army Understanding Industry Course (AUIC) develops and foster understanding of the role of cash flow, profit, risk and contribution margin in industry decisions, and to predict how industry will react to government proposals allowing Army professionals to structure proposals for favorable outcomes to government.
The AUIC provides delivery of succinct and timely business issues in a comprehensive format similar to current executive-level business seminar training found in the commercial sector.
The intent of the AUIC is to deliver a concentrated business curriculum to enhance the student's awareness of industry vitality (structure and strategy), financial metrics, corporate culture, decision-making drivers and processes, and collaboration and business management techniques to improve their ability to interact with corporations as the students execute large DoD policies.
Course Description
The AUIC design will provide students with education and training in current and cutting-edge business practices sufficient to allow them to recognize business risks and opportunities and to anticipate potential changes in the business world and, ultimately, coordinate and implement anticipatory responses. Given a 2-week time constraint permitted this program, the curriculum will be rigorous and provide students a comprehensive education, which encapsulates core competencies of a full MBA curriculum. In short, it will equip the student with the broad assessment, evaluation and decision-making skills required in American business today. To maximize the academic gain, the intent is that a dedicated learning environment, which preempts outside influences and serves to focus the student on learning similar to seminar or Executive MBA programs offered in the commercial sector, be provided.
Participation
The course is for civilians in contracting, acquisition, logistics, financial management and project management:
- GS-12/13/14/15 (or equivalent pay band) level or higher.
- Must be Certified Level II.
- Nominees must have completed three (3) years, or any combination thereof, of service in a permanent Department of the Army civilian position(s) by the HQDA suspense date for the respective session.
- Must have completed applicable CES Training for current pay band/grade or received waiver from Army Management Staff College: Basic Course (BC) – DL & Residence; Intermediate Course (IC) – DL & Residence
Continuing Education Credits
On the final day of the course, participants will receive a custom course certificate and class photo in a portfolio. They will also receive a letter of certification of Certified Educational Units and Certified Professional Education Units (CEUs/CPEs) awarded for attending the course.
Points of Contact
Christine E. Rimestad
christine.e.rimestad.civ@mail.mil
+1-703-697-1079
Jennifer Hicks
hicksj@darden.virginia.edu
+1-434-924-4922