Norwich University

Master’s Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Diplomacy

  Norwich University's Master of Arts in Diplomacy (MDY) is delivered conveniently online and provides insight into crucial global topics in order to build the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Through a core curriculum that examines theories on international relations, international law, the world economy, the management and resolution of international conflict, terrorism and post-conflict nation building, students can acquire an in-depth understanding of foreign relations through both theoretical and practical application. You can tailor your education to your specific needs with a choice of four customizations: International Conflict Management, International Terrorism, International Commerce or Cyber Diplomacy.

  Concentrations

  The International Conflict Management concentration is oriented toward avoidance, management and mitigation of conflict in this increasingly conflict-oriented world and is designed for civilian and military professionals who must apply a broad range of skills in diplomacy, conflict resolution or management, and post-conflict nation building.

  The International Terrorism concentration examines the growing threat of terrorism in the international community. The need to explore this threat is obvious. But the complexity of this threat is not so obvious, and is in need of examination by those that are attempting to combat it. The concentration focuses on two major aspects of terrorism, state sponsored and non-state sponsored terrorism and then explores the international community's response to this global threat.

  The International Commerce concentration focuses on the role of private-sector commerce in the international system by examining internal and external environmental conditions when conducting commerce in a global environment. The program is designed to explore the impact of economics, law, politics, and culture on multinational commerce endeavors to help increase the understanding of the global commerce environment.

  The Cyber Diplomacy concentration study today’s fundamental issues, debates and events in International Relations pertinent to the world of cyberspace. Develop an understanding of the relationship between diplomacy and cyber security through research and a capstone project. Construct international communications models while assessing previous international cyber diplomatic issues. Apply your knowledge by recommending actions regarding various phases of international cybersecurity incidents.

• Master of Arts in History

  Master of Arts in History – Online

  Fortify your knowledge of American history or World history by earning your Master of Arts in History online from Norwich University. A highly regarded online master’s degree designed as a comprehensive examination of the past. Building on your existing expertise, the Master of Arts in History improves on your proficiency as a historian and provides a fresh perspective on the historiography of the United States or of the world.

  The online Master of Arts in History – American History is designed to help you establish yourself as a complete historian through the systematic exploration of history in the United States. Learn of the birth of our nation, through colonial America, to the American Revolution and into the present day – discover the geographical, political, cultural and economic factors that made our nation what it is today. 

  The online Master of Arts in History– World History is designed to give you the capability to examine world history to build a strong historical knowledge base. Discover how cultural, political and economic factors have shaped history throughout the world.

  Key Facts About Your Norwich Online Master of Arts in History

  • Build a wide base of historical knowledge by choosing from two degree track options:

  o   American History

  o   World History

  •  Improve your historical insight, research, writing, analysis and presentation skills

  •  Study the events that define nations including: economic factors, culture, religion, race and gender, and more

  • Four start dates per year

  • No GMAT or GRE required

  • Small class sizes and students from diverse backgrounds

  • Earn your degree in as few as 18 months

• Master of Arts in International Relations Online

  In today’s ever-changing world, an advanced understanding of international communication, business and development is crucial. That’s where you come in. With the Master of Arts in International Relations online program, you can learn to conduct credible research, plan strategies and view the effects of global actions in a new light.
  
  Did you know that mid-career professionals working in the international relations field earn a median salary of $97,500, and that careers associated with this degree are projected to grow 21% from 2012 to 2022? (Forbes.com) International relations roles can be profitable, versatile and influential. That’s why Forbes ranked a Master’s in International Relations among the best “Master’s Degrees for Jobs.”

  • Multidisciplinary Approach: Examine the role politics, culture, psychology, economics and human rights play on the global stage.
  • Deep-Research Component: Explore your area of interest with a master’s research paper and one of four concentrations, including International Security, National Security, International Development, Cyber Diplomacy, and Regions of the World.
  • Relevant Expertise: Learn from professionals who are actively shaping global politics, theories, communication and business.
  • Military History: Join almost two centuries of military tradition with the first private military college in the nation and the birthplace of the ROTC program
  • Affordability: Eligible service members may use military TA and/or VA benefits to pay for their programs.
  • Reputation: G.I. Jobs Military Friendly® Schools has recognized Norwich University Online as a military friendly school as determined by the Military Friendly Schools Academic Advisory Board Committee Members.
  • Recognition: Recognized for academic excellence, U.S. News & World Report ranks Norwich University in the top 100 for Regional Universities in the North (2015)*

  *Ranking based on Norwich undergraduate programs
  
  Research informs global strategies. That’s why our program emphasizes research and specialization. With a master’s research paper and your choice of concentration, the Master’s in International Relations can prepare you to think critically and enter any sector with confidence.

  • International Security
  • International Development
  • National Security    
  • Cyber Diplomacy
  • Regions of the World

  Choose our master’s in International Relations online program and help prepare for opportunities in these fields and organizations:

  • CIA
  • Foreign Service
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Veterans Affairs    
  • Think Tanks
  • International Corporations
  • Universities
  • U.S. Agency for International Development

• Master of Arts in Military History

  The Norwich University Master of Arts in Military History online is a thorough expedition into the causes, strategies and execution of significant military operations from classical times to the 20th century.  Our sweeping program investigates military activity throughout Western and non-Western history and presents students with varying – and often conflicting – interpretations to help provide a more comprehensive understanding of military conflicts and the underlying events. Military conflicts such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Vietnam War and World Wars I and II are examined in great detail, providing insight on the strategies, events and outcomes that have shaped history.
  
  Our university is uniquely qualified to offer this advanced degree experience. Norwich was the nation’s very first private military college as well as the birthplace of the ROTC program. Our graduates have served in every American war since Norwich was founded back in 1819.
  
  The MMH program is delivered in a convenient online format to allow working professionals to maintain their employment and meet family obligations while earning their degree. Classes are limited to 16 to promote one-on-one interaction between students and faculty.
  
  The Norwich Advantage

  • Customize your academic experience based on your particular areas of interest.
  • Learn from a diverse faculty comprised of PhD-level experts in the field of military history.
  • Complete all coursework in as few as 18 months.
  • Access program content and contribute to class discussions on your own schedule and at your own pace each week through our flexible online platform.

  Recognized for academic excellence, U.S. News & World Report ranks Norwich University in the top 100 for Regional Universities in the North. Rankings are based on undergraduate programs. G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Schools has recognized Norwich University as a

• Master of Business Administration - Energy Management

  An online MBA in Energy Management can enhance your knowledge and skills for optimizing an organization’s energy needs. At Norwich University, our MBA in Energy Management can prepare you for a career with equipment manufacturing companies, government administration, housing complexes, energy consultancies, aggregating companies and many others. Our energy management curriculum focuses on three key areas: energy resources and markets, energy savings and efficiency projects, and managing corporate energy procurement.
   

• Master of Business Administration - Finance

  Advancing your career in finance demands that you possess a solid understanding of investment and portfolio management, international finance, bank management and risk management. It also demands that you cultivate the communication skills and management prowess to effectively lead others. Norwich University’s ACBSP-accredited online MBA in Finance is designed to help you do both. We’ve been educating the nation’s military, government and business leaders since 1819; we know what it takes to prepare you for lasting success. Choose our MBA and prepare to strengthen your decision-making capabilities, build your business acumen and enhance your financial analysis skills.

• Master of Business Administration - General

  An MBA can help give you a substantial edge in today’s highly competitive global market. In fact, it’s increasingly becoming a minimum requirement for advancement. That’s why Norwich University offers an ACBSP-accredited online MBA designed to help maximize your personal and professional potential. Our program intends to expand your core business knowledge in finance, marketing, operations and resource management; prepare you to tackle current, real-world management challenges; and equip you with the legendary leadership skills that Norwich has been offering its students since its inception in 1819.

  As an MBA student at Norwich, you can expect to:

  • Choose a General MBA or customize your degree in Construction Management, Finance, Organizational Leadership, Project Management or Supply Chain Management & Logistics.
  • Study at a university accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
  • Immediately apply what you’re learning to current workplace challenges
  • Experience the convenience and flexibility of online learning—access coursework 24/7
  • Take advantage of four start dates per year
  • Benefit from no required GRE/GMAT
  • Enjoy small class sizes and students from diverse backgrounds
  • Earn your degree from a respected institution in as few as 18 months

  Choose a university renowned for leadership, tradition and experiential learning. Choose Norwich.

• Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership

  In today’s global economy, one thing is constant: change. When change occurs within an organization, it’s imperative that someone lead the charge to help minimize resistance and maximize the effectiveness of the effort. This is exactly what Norwich’s ACBSP-accredited online MBA in Organizational Leadership can prepare you to do. Norwich, an educator of leaders in the military, government and business sectors since 1819, can help you learn the leadership and management skills to successfully guide others towards collaborative efforts and positive results in the face of change.

• Master of Business Administration - Project Management

  Make career growth your next project with Norwich’s MBA Online program with a specialization in Project Management, which is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).Prepare to tackle multifaceted assignments by expanding your core business knowledge in finance, marketing, operations and strategic resource management. Then cultivate the specialized project management expertise to successfully deliver projects and programs of any size for corporations across the globe. Rely on Norwich—a renowned educator of military, government and business sector leaders since 1819—to teach you the skills that can help you reach new heights in your career as a project management professional.

• Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management and Logistics

  With global business operations growing more complex, modern organizations must implement successful supply chain management strategies or risk falling behind. That’s why many are turning to talented supply chain and logistics professionals for help. If you are looking to launch or expand your career in this vitally important field, then Norwich University can help you gain the credentials necessary with our ACBSP-accredited online MBA in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Start by building a solid foundation in key supply chain concepts—from strategy and logistics to assessment and optimization. Then apply your knowledge to help your organization achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Prepare yourself for advancement by cultivating the legendary leadership skills that Norwich has been offering its students since 1819.

• Master of Civil Engineering

  Based on recent recommendations from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Norwich University's Master of Civil Engineering (MCE) offers you a "3-in-1" online program. The MCE blends civil engineering technical competencies with business management principles and project management fundamentals. You can customize the program by choosing a concentration in: Structural Engineering, Environmental/Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Construction Management. The comprehensive curriculum will provide you with the knowledge to efficiently manage projects from design to implementation. Our learning model combines relevant theory with real-world application for immediate results. Norwich is the first private university in the United States to offer a civil engineering program. If you’re in need of refreshing your skills, but do not have the necessary background to be successful in the program, prerequisite courses are available.

• Master of Civil Engineering - Construction Management

  When it comes to construction programs, most tend to focus exclusively on tools and projects. Norwich University’s Master of Civil Engineering – Construction Management online program has the flavor of an “MBA in Construction.”  Designed as an executive master’s degree, this program is more strategic than tactical. The curriculum places emphasis at the firm level and explores how projects fit strategically into the firm’s portfolio. Rather than teaching you how to use project management tools, the program teaches you how to manage those who use the tools. For example, without teaching the nuts and bolts of Building Information Modeling (BIM), this online program introduces it in the context of the organization’s MIS system. If you’re in need of refreshing your skills but do not have the necessary background to be successful in the program, prerequisite courses are available.

• Master of Civil Engineering - Environmental/Water Resources Engineering

  Norwich University’s Master of Civil Engineering – Environmental/Water Resources Engineering online program puts an emphasis on analyzing physiochemical and biological processes in water and wastewater treatment to help improve our natural environment. Go in-depth on topics such as stormwater management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), water and wastewater treatment systems, solid and hazardous waste management and disposal, and groundwater contamination. Learn the hands-on use of GIS software for fundamental decision-making processes, specific to water resource projects. Cover all theoretical considerations and practical applications integral to geoenvironmental engineering, with a focus on groundwater flow and contaminant transport, as well as solid waste disposal and containment. If you’re in need of refreshing your skills, but do not have the necessary background to be successful in the program, prerequisite courses are available.

• Master of Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering

  Interested in learning the engineering behavior of natural materials? Norwich University’s Master of Civil Engineering – Geotechnical Engineering online program focuses on soil mechanics, soil stabilization, and foundation engineering. This graduate degree is meant to give professionals the ability to handle the most common geotechnical problems as well as the skills to collaborate with other functional experts and handle complex issues. The program places an emphasis on recognizing limitations of approximation methods as well as recognizing and managing uncertainty. As a student, you will learn through numerical modeling and analysis, foundation design, seismic design, and case studies. You will also have the opportunity to participate in weekly discussions to explore non-computational problems, such as implications of uncertainty and ethical decision-making. If you’re in need of refreshing your skills, but do not have the necessary background to be successful in the program, prerequisite courses are available.

• Master of Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering

  Norwich University’s Master of Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering online program is developed with a pragmatic approach and a practitioner’s mindset, rather than having a purely theoretical or research focus. With an emphasis on maximizing usage of computers and efficiency, the program helps you develop an analytical thought process rather than mastering specific techniques. Gain structural design knowledge plus theoretically based skills and immediately apply what you learn from industry-experienced faculty in the real world. You will think through a range of topics and aspects of structural engineering, from finite element analysis to the design of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete structures and beyond. This concentration takes an in-depth look at projects from old to new and assumes students possess a strong mathematical background – prerequisite courses are available, if you’re in need of refreshing your skills but do not have the necessary background to be successful in the program.

• Master of Public Administration - General

  The public sector needs strong leaders at every level to implement new ideas and to tackle today’s tough issues. The Master of Public Administration online program from Norwich University gives students the opportunity to acquire the skills that the field demands with the flexibility of a 100% online platform. Build the foundation of your public administration education with a rigorous core curriculum that focuses on policy implementation, research and analysis, law and organizational leadership. Expand your degree by choosing from eight concentrations, ranging from Nonprofit Management to Public Administration Leadership and Crisis Management. Develop your financial literacy, critical thinking, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with Norwich University, a leader in the field of public service education since 1819.

   

  • Study with the nation’s first private military college, the birthplace of the ROTC and a New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC)-accredited university.

  • Choose from eight concentrations:

  1. Public Administration Leadership and Crisis Management           
  2. Public Works and Sustainability
  3. Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  4. Fiscal Management
  5. International Development and Influence
  6. Policy Analysis and Analytics
  7. Nonprofit Management
  8. Municipal Governance

  •  Learn from a faculty of industry leaders and PhD-level experts in an intimate learning environment with just 16 students per class.

  • Work at your own pace with four start dates and a direct path to graduation in as few as 18 months, all on a convenient and accessible online format.  

  You’ve got the passion. Bring it to life with Norwich University.

• Master of Public Administration - International Development and Influence

  The world is only becoming more connected and because of this, there are considerable opportunities to assist in facilitating a greater quality of life around the world. The International Development and Influence concentration helps provide the public administration professional a graduate-level educational experience aimed at fostering progress in developing countries. Particular focus will be placed on the value and role of analytical research, identifying stakeholders, understanding the role of non-governmental organizations and assessing the social, cultural and political context of the areas of development. Students will also be familiarized with the process of an organizational needs assessment as a necessary step in planning international development.

• Master of Public Administration – Criminal Justice and Public Safety Concentration

  Get the knowledge you may need to pursue a careers as a criminal justice leader. The Norwich MPA online program – Criminal Justice and Public Safety Concentration prepares students with the essentials of law enforcement and corrections administration, as well as public safety and emergency management. From best practices to information system security to workforce development, the MPA program offers a strong foundation on which to build your criminal justice career. Beyond policy, prevention, and planning, this program focuses on teaching the preeminent leadership skills that have been part of Norwich’s rich tradition since 1819.

• Master of Public Administration – Fiscal Management Concentration

  Learn leadership skills that can help you guide the people you manage to perform effectively, ethically, and with a high level of fiduciary responsibility at Norwich, an educator of government, military, and business leaders since 1819. The MPA online program – Public Organization Fiscal Management Concentration explores the legal and regulatory foundation for financial reporting and accountability. In addition it addresses 4 main areas: budget preparation, strategic financial management strategies, bond and tax financial resources, and cash and employee retirement fund management.

• Master of Public Administration – Leadership and Crisis Management

  Distinguish yourself as a leader and develop your ability to effectively manage and communicate in critical situations. Norwich’s Master of Public Administration online program with a concentration in Public Administration Leadership and Crisis Management allows you to acquire knowledge of best practices related to crisis management, leadership theories, ethical theories, data modeling and financial management. Norwich University can provide you with the advanced tools needed to help you make well-informed, ethically sound decisions under pressure. Learn to develop and communicate plans of action and become an agent for positive change within public, private and nonprofit organizations.

• Master of Public Administration – Municipal Governance

  Learn to better lead your community with the Municipal Governance concentration of the Master of Public Administration online program from Norwich University. Stay current with today’s key issues in the field with a comprehensive curriculum that allows you to focus on your interests with courses such as Rural Municipal Governance or Urban Governance. By partnering with Norwich University, you can develop the essential skills important for a future in governmental leadership, such as intergovernmental communication, critical thinking and financial literacy. Elect a bright future with Norwich University, a recognized leader in public service education since 1819.

• Master of Public Administration – Nonprofit Management Concentration

  Explore your interest in the third sector while gaining the skills and experience necessary to become the industry leader you want to be. The Nonprofit Management concentration of the Master of Public Administration online program at Norwich University can help you develop your fiscal management skills, including fundraising and grant acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills, through such rigorous courses as Nonprofit Administration and Leading the Nonprofit Organization. Make the most of your abilities with Norwich University, a recognized leader in public service education since 1819.

• Master of Public Administration – Organizational Leadership

  For those seeking to lead at an organizational level, understanding leadership concepts and theory is essential. Learn leadership at Norwich, just as some of the nation’s top government, military and business leaders have since 1819. Topics such as principled decision-making underscore the importance of ethical practices to promoting sustainable and respected organizations. Other key topics include personal leadership style; strategic communication; and forward-thinking concepts of coaching, mentoring and succession planning to best leverage the human capital in an organization.

• Master of Public Administration – Public Works and Sustainability Concentration

  Learn advanced leadership skills that can make a difference in your public organization with a university known for teaching leadership to government, military, and business luminaries since 1819. Norwich’s MPA online program – Public Works and Sustainability Concentration focuses on local, state, regional, and national master public works planning while emphasizing best practices for leadership and management. Norwich’s experiential learning philosophy makes studying public works policy, communication, environmental enforcement and emergency management relevant to your current position as you prepare for the future.
   

• Master of Science in Leadership

  Norwich University – Where Driven Leaders Make an Impact

  Driven leaders do so much more than cultivate the success of an organization - they make a lasting impact that resonates through every facet of an organization.  Norwich University’s Master of Science in Leadership online program emboldens multi-faceted leaders and emerging leaders to actively hone their skills. 

  Our curriculum provides students with a multidisciplinary framework where you examine key concepts through case studies and workplace-based projects, such as:

  • Organizational Behavior
  • Human Capital Management
  • Strategic Communication
  • Change Management
  • Emotional Intelligence

  You will then learn to identify, understand and apply your own leadership methods to real-world scenarios with the expert mentorship of dedicated faculty and dynamic student to student interactions.

  A master's degree in leadership from Norwich can help you make a greater impact.

  Earn your Master of Science in Leadership with Norwich University.

• Master of Science in Nursing

  The Norwich University Master of Science in Nursing program can provide the knowledge and skills to help you succeed in leadership and educator positions in the contemporary health care environment. Our graduates trained in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and possess a solid foundation in business practices which will allow them to manage both human and fiscal resources at a time when both are in short supply. The program uses a balance of theoretical and experiential tools to ensure that you are able to participate in the development of health care delivery, the shaping of health care policy, and the future of the nursing profession. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the premier accreditor of graduate nursing programs.

  The Nursing Administration concentration provides nurse leaders the knowledge and competencies to effectively create work environments that promote professional and collaborative nursing practices and ultimately achieve quality patient care. Students will implement the role of the nurse leader/manager, as defined by the ANA scope and standards of practice and demonstrate the abilities of the advanced practice nurse leader/manager, as outlined by the AACN.

• Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration

  The Norwich University Master of Science in Nursing program can provide the knowledge and skills to help you succeed in leadership and educator positions in the contemporary health care environment. Our graduates trained in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and possess a solid foundation in business practices which will allow them to manage both human and fiscal resources at a time when both are in short supply. The program uses a balance of theoretical and experiential tools to ensure that you are able to participate in the development of health care delivery, the shaping of health care policy, and the future of the nursing profession. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the premier accreditor of graduate nursing programs.

  The Nursing Administration concentration provides nurse leaders the knowledge and competencies to effectively create work environments that promote professional and collaborative nursing practices and ultimately achieve quality patient care. Students will implement the role of the nurse leader/manager, as defined by the ANA scope and standards of practice and demonstrate the abilities of the advanced practice nurse leader/manager, as outlined by the AACN.

• Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator

  The Norwich University Master of Science in Nursing program can provide the knowledge and skills to help you succeed in leadership and educator positions in the contemporary health care environment. Our graduates trained in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and possess a solid foundation in business practices which will allow them to manage both human and fiscal resources at a time when both are in short supply. The program uses a balance of theoretical and experiential tools to ensure that you are able to participate in the development of health care delivery, the shaping of health care policy, and the future of the nursing profession. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the premier accreditor of graduate nursing programs.

  The Nursing Educator concentration is designed for nurses who desire to function within the educational environment as a leader and change agent. Students will face challenges in the classroom such as student diversity, the wide variety of learning needs, changing student expectations, an explosion in educational technology, and the complexity of the clinical environment in which their students will practice.