Courses & Certificates

The Graduate Certificate in Shipbuilding Management and Planning is a four-course, practice-oriented program designed for engineers, technical managers, and professionals seeking to lead complex shipbuilding programs at the intersection of engineering, technology, finance, and project management. Offered at George Washington University, this certificate integrates naval engineering fundamentals with modern shipbuilding technologies and rigorous management and economic decision-making tools.

U.S. sea power provides a strong foundation for global commerce and international security, underwriting alliances and international norms that help sustain world order.  The graduate certificate in naval security studies equips students with a nuanced understanding of the strategic and diplomatic values of sea power & importance of naval missions to national security policy, as well as current naval and national security policy dilemmas and potential solutions. It is designed for graduate students in security-related fields or professionals in government, industry, and nonprofits who wish to develop a background in naval security. Students develop basic analytical skills and apply research in particular areas like the impact of technology innovation, international competition, and space, energy and environmental constraints to achieving naval objectives.