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On August 5, 2026, American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.

DEFM551 - Executive Program Manager's Decision Making Skills

Course Details

Course Code: DEFM551 Course ID: 4645 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

This course is designed to meet the learning and performance needs of newly selected PEO’s, DPEO’s, and ACAT I and II Program Managers and Deputy Program Managers. Skills and behaviors are developed through a concentrated study of cases, role playing and scenario analysis.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration04/27/2026 - 10/02/2026 Course Dates10/05/2026 - 11/29/2026 Start Month October SessionFall 2026 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 Start Month November SessionFall 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration06/29/2026 - 12/04/2026 Course Dates12/07/2026 - 01/31/2027 Start Month December SessionFall 2026 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration07/27/2026 - 01/01/2027 Course Dates01/04/2027 - 02/28/2027 Start Month January SessionWinter 2027 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration08/31/2026 - 01/29/2027 Course Dates02/01/2027 - 03/28/2027 Start Month February SessionWinter 2027 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.