CIC Private Sector Fellowship
Executive Education in Cyber and Information Strategy
Executive Education in Cyber and Information Strategy
| What is the CIC Private Sector Fellowship? |
The College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC) at National Defense University (NDU) invites select private-sector organizations to nominate high-performing employees to join a 10-month, in-residence Master of Science program in Strategic Information and Cyberspace Studies. This is a unique strategic partnership in which companies sponsor fellows to embed within a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME-II) cohort alongside senior U.S. military, interagency, and international leaders.
Ideal candidates are mid- to senior-level professionals (GS-14 equivalent and above), hold backgrounds in in cyber, information strategy, emerging tech, national security, or adjacent fields, and have demonstrated leadership potential and alignment with national mission priorities.
| Why Should Your Company Nominate A Fellow? |
By sponsoring a Private Sector Fellow, companies:
- Invest in retention and professional development of top-tier talent
- Embed employees within a network of U.S. and allied defense decision-makers
- Gain insight into federal strategic priorities and policy direction
- Position their organization to align with DoD and White House modernization agendas
| Your Nominated Employee Will: |
- Receive world-class executive education in cyber and information strategy, national security, and disruptive technology
- Develop a deep understanding of interagency collaboration and strategic leadership
- Build lasting professional relationships across government, military, and global allies
| Program Details at a Glance | |
| Degree | Master of Science in Strategic Information and Cyberspace Studies |
| Duration | 10 months (full-time, August to June) |
| Location | Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. |
| Tuition | $50,000 (company-paid) |
| Clearance | No security clearance required; NACI background check only |
| Status | Fellow remains fully employed by their company under a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) |
For more information or to explore a nomination, please contact:
Timothy Hammond, Director of Strategic Engagement
College of Information and Cyberspace, National Defense University
timothy.g.hammond.civ@ndu.edu
https://cic.ndu.edu/
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