The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is accepting applications from active duty and full time support Sailors, E-6 and above, in the information systems technician (IT) and cryptologic technician networks (CTN) ratings for enrollment in the Master of Science in Applied Cyber Operations program as announced in NAVADMIN 013/16, Jan. 19.

The 12-month master's degree program is one of the Navy's many efforts to improve cyber capabilities by building a more professional and stronger cyber workforce.

To be eligible, applicants must have earned a Bachelor of Science from an accredited institution of higher learning in technical fields including, but not limited to, computer science, electrical engineering, and information or engineering technology.

Additionally, applicants must acquire a conditional letter of acceptance from NPS no later than March 14. NAVADMIN 013/16 explains how to submit an NPS application online to obtain a conditional letter of acceptance.

Those selected will be assigned as full-time students under permanent change of station orders to Monterey, California. Students can begin classes in either September 2016 or March 2017. Prospective students should communicate with their detailers to determine eligibility and discuss implications on current assignments.

For more information, read NAVADMIN 013/16 at the NPC website www.npc.navy.mil.

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