Experts to Guide Process for Tailoring IT Products to DoD Requirements

In response to revised compliance standards from the Department of Defense (DoD), UCSD Extension is offering the first UC-based course entitled An Introduction to the DoD Architecture Framework. Participants learn how to translate the updated standards into more efficient processes for developing new technological products and services. Contractors who complete the class are better positioned to compete for billions of dollars in annual defense contracts.

“All new DoD Information Systems should be developed in accordance with the current DoD standards,” says Don Muehlbach, Director of Technology at UCSD Extension. “If you want to be competitive‹and compliant‹as a defense
contractor in the United States, the DoD’s framework must be adopted.”

This practical course teaches a systematic approach for creating new
technologies in fields such as computer security and satellite
communications. From concept to completion, coursework explains the
guidelines, process, data, tools and techniques for compliancy. A series of
real-world simulations will also be presented to demonstrate how the
knowledge can be applied to day-to-day work projects.

 “Extension’s instructors represent the very best in military, government
and commercial defense entities. They will share first-hand knowledge on how
to simplify complex standards into smooth product development paths,”
comments U.S. Navy Postgraduate School Professor, and Extension Instructor, Mike Green. “This will help defense contractors benefit from a wealth of hands-on experience so they are better equipped to fulfill their next
contract,” Green adds.

Many of the students enrolled in Extension’s classes are compensated through their employer’s tuition reimbursement plan. This work benefit often covers up to $5,000 per year in expenses.

“When an employer makes an investment that enhances their workforce while
helping to bring a new product to market, the entire region benefits,” says
Bruce Dunn, Associate Dean of continuing education at UCSD Extension.

According to the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, defense is San
Diego County’s second largest industry after manufacturing. The military
also brings in a total of nearly $18 billion annually in direct and indirect
spending to the region, accounting for about 15 percent of regional economic
activity. More than $10 billion of this spending came directly from the DoD
in expenditures for military personnel payrolls, maintenance of installations, defense contracting and vendor disbursements.

The UCSD Extension DoD Architecture Framework class will be offered in the
San Diego area beginning September 10th. Future New Product Development
classes in Wireless Systems and Software Engineering are planned for Winter and Spring of 2006. Further information may be found on UCSD Extension’s website located at http://extension.ucsd.edu
<http://extension.ucsd.edu >

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