On March 12, 2003, the Army Management Staff College (AMSC) and Webster University signed a memorandum of understanding that allows graduates of the Sustaining Base Leadership and Management Program to pursue a masters degree with Webster University through shared academic credit.

The purpose of this paper brief is to explain the cooperative degree program in terms of its development, student eligibility, participation, format, credits awarded for successful completion of the SBLM program, Webster University coursework required, and tuition rates.

The AMSC/Webster University cooperative degree program was developed in accordance with the American Council on Education's Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit, which contains guidelines approved by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Both the SBLM program and Webster University curriculums were evaluated to insure there was educational quality; comparability of the nature, content, and level of the learning experiences; and experiences appropriate and applicable to the student's educational goals. Information from program catalogs and discussions between knowledgeable and experienced faculty and academic administrators at both academic institutions were used in developing the arrangement.

Award of credits for the SBLM program will apply to all resident versions of the SBLM program beginning July 1987 to present and all non-resident versions beginning January 1992 to present.

• Logistics Management: PROC 5850 Logistics
• Management Strategy and Decision Making: MNGT 5650 Management and Strategy
• Management Theory and Functions: MNGT 5000 Management
• Organizational Behavior: MNGT 5590 Organizational Behavior
• Policy Analysis: PADM 5890 Public Policy and Administration

All other MA degree programs in the School of Business and Technology will require completion of all core course requirements. SBLM coursework will be used as electives not to exceed the elective credits required for the degree program.

The most current Webster University Graduate Studies Catalog should be used as a reference to determine admission requirements and locations where the MA degrees are offered.


Requirements for admission to this degree program are as follows:

1. Completion of a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university or approval by Webster University and submission of an official transcript reflecting conferral of degree.
2. Completion and submission of a Webster University graduate school application form with applicable application fee.
3. Participants will not be required to complete separate graduate entrance examinations such as Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or Miller's Analogy Test (MAT). Letters of recommendation will not be required.

All military officers are authorized Tuition Assistance unless they already have a degree above the bachelors level. However, those using military Tuition Assistance are involuntarily extended on active duty for two years following the end of the last term that TA was used. Officers are involuntarily extended for one year upon completion of the course. The two years for TA are not added to that extension. Therefore, use of TA would result in one additional year extension.

Students should refer questions regarding TA eligibility, TA annual limitations, VA and VA/TA Top Up to an Education Counselor in their servicing Education Services Office.

All students may apply for a Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL) subsidized or unsubsidized. Eligibility will depend on information provided by the student on the financial aid application.

Required Webster University coursework may be taken at any Webster University campus offering the programs. Tuition cost will vary depending upon location and format.

Some graduates have already completed a master's degree from another regionally-accredited college or university. In accordance with Webster University policy, a student who has earned a master's degree from another regionally accredited college or university is eligible to complete a sequential degree with Webster University, and only the completion of core courses in the declared area are required. In many cases, students can reduce the number of hours required when comparable coursework has been satisfactorily completed elsewhere.

If you have questions on any aspect of this cooperative degree program between the Army Management Staff College and Webster University, you may contact leonardwood@webster.edu. Conforms to 2003-2005 Webster University Graduate Studies Catalog.
Consult with your Education Officer for details.
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