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Norwich University online bachelor’s degree completion and master's degree programs are designed for working adults who want to advance in their careers and enrich their lives.

With a nearly 200 year history of academic excellence, our online programs deliver readily applicable skills and knowledge through a dynamic learning environment. If you're looking for a reputable degree that you can earn online and apply instantly to your career, then Norwich University can help provide you with the credentials to help you grow.

Real-World Approach with Norwich University Online Programs

Earn your degree in less than two years.
Experience a high degree of interaction with Norwich faculty and fellow classmates in small classes.
Apply principles of critical thinking, decision making, and leadership that are interwoven throughout the curriculum.
Incorporate your professional experience to enhance learning objectives.
Complete coursework at your own pace each week through our flexible online platform that is accessible from anywhere, anytime.
Gain access to thousands of electronic publications and online databases through our library.

Experience Norwich University

As the nation’s oldest private military college, Norwich University has a rich legacy of developing leaders in business, government and the military. Our online bachelor’s degree completion programs and Master of Business Administration (MBA) program were recently named “one of the best” in online programs by U.S. News and World Report.

Accreditation

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
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  Developing Core Skills for Competitive Careers
  Standing out from the crowd in an increasingly competitive job market or attaining a promotion at your current job may be difficult, but Norwich University’s Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies online degree program can provide you with the tools necessary to distinguish yourself from other applicants. No matter your current or desired career, the interdisciplinary studies program is designed to sharpen your skills in research and analysis, creative problem solving, and communication, thereby help prepare you for success.
  The interdisciplinary studies program requires applicants to have at least 30 credit hours of prior college coursework or equivalent military or professional training, building upon this experience and applying it across major academic disciplines. Norwich’s flexible online classroom makes it easy for working adults to complete coursework on their own time, and the program is highly customizable depending on personal career goals. The program culminates in a capstone course in which you will combine at least two academic disciplines and demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to research and analysis.
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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  The Norwich University online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program was designed to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement, public safety and security professionals. The program allows you to progress in your career while completing your degree online, at your own pace, from a prestigious, nearly 200-year old institution.
  Specialize to Achieve Your Goals
  Norwich offers advanced courses in Public Safety and Law Enforcement and Intelligence and Security Management that allow you to focus your course of study on these specialized fields. Interested in a more broad-based program? Choose instead from an array of elective courses that interest you most and will enhance your career.
  Norwich University’s online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program will allow you to:
  - Complete your bachelor’s degree in as little as two years.
  - Incorporate your professional experience into the classroom to enhance learning objectives.
  - Gain deeper understanding of law enforcement, intelligence and security practices through theory and applied coursework.
  - Further develop your critical thinking, ethical decision making, and leadership skills.
  - Learn from expert faculty who will invest themselves in your success.
  - Join the Norwich family: an alumni community with close ties to Norwich University and one another.
  Transfer Credits
  As an adult learner, you bring a lot to the table, and we take your experience seriously. Students must have a minimum of 60 credits to enter one of our online bachelor’s programs, and may be eligible to transfer up to 84 total credits. We’ll evaluate your prior learning and career training to determine how it may be applied toward the completion of your bachelor’s degree, including:
  - Previous college coursework
  - On-the-job training
  - Military training
  - CLEP exams
  - Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
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  Securing the Global Landscape
  As humankind’s reliance on information technology grows—and with it, the prevalence of cyber crime—Norwich University’s Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security program remains increasingly valuable. Through this program of study, you will experience Norwich’s renown cyber security education and benefit from highly relevant, skills-based instruction via a flexible online classroom.
  The cyber security curriculum is designed with working adults in mind, and combines core principles of cyber security with elective and project-based courses that allow you to explore topics in depth while strengthening your skills in critical thinking, communication, and research and analysis. You may also customize your degree by choosing a concentration in computer forensics and vulnerability management, or information warfare and security management.
- Bachelor of Science in Management Studies
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  Management Solutions for the Modern World
  Effective management is the foundation of any organization, and Norwich University’s online Bachelor of Science in Management Studies program is aimed at bringing out the leadership qualities of managers from all walks of life. Designed for students who have at least 30 credit hours of prior college coursework, or equivalent professional or military training, the management studies program utilizes relevant courses that emphasize communication skills, technological proficiency, procedural insight and organizational leadership.
  Norwich’s management studies program was developed to prepare working adults to face the challenges relative to high-level management positions in the public and private sectors, as well as the military.
- Bachelor of Science in National Security Studies
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  A Comprehensive Approach to National Security
  Global and domestic threats to the United States can take many forms and vary in their impact, and Norwich University’s online Bachelor of Science in National Security Studies program is designed to help you meet such challenges head-on. Develop your critical thinking skills, tackle advanced problem solving, and learn how to anticipate and plan for all manner of hazards with a faculty of seasoned experts who are here to provide you with personalized support throughout your education.
  The national security studies curriculum builds upon the education and experience of Combat Arms and Combat support personnel in the military, as well as members of the intelligence and law enforcement communities. The program strikes a balance between core courses and electives, encouraging you to sharpen your skills in research and analysis, decision making, leadership and communication.
Master’s Degree Programs
- Master of Arts in History
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  For nearly two centuries, Norwich University has played a vital role in history as America's first private military college and the birthplace of ROTC. In fact, we have more than 18,000 alumni, many of whom have made significant contributions to our country’s development including Edwin Ferry Johnson, chief engineer of the Northern Pacific Railroad; Harry Bate Thayer, president and chairman of AT&T in the 1920s and General Gordon R. Sullivan, chief of staff of the U.S Army in the 1990s.
  Our Master of Arts in History program is uniquely positioned to lead students through a comprehensive analysis of the major developments, events, and figures of the past.
  Concentrations:
  - American History
  - World History
  Learn from a faculty of active scholars with doctorate degrees.
  Customize your studies based on your career goals and personal interests.
  Develop essential skills relevant to not only careers in history but also in business, law, education, and government.
  Improve your historical insight, research, writing, analysis and presentation skills.
  Apply to one of four start dates per year.
  Benefit from a university recognized as offering Best Value with respect to high academic quality and low net cost of attendance, according to the U.S. News & World Report.*
  *Rankings are based on undergraduate programs and on students who recieved the average level of need-based finanical aid.
- Master of Arts in International Relations Online
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  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 five 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 (2018)*
  *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
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  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

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Total Online Enrollment:
1,000-2,999
Calendar Type:
Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs: Trimester Schedule (start dates in January, May and September)
Online Master’s Degree Programs: Quarter Schedule (start dates in March, June, September and December)
Delivery Format:
Online, asynchronous.
Carnegie Classification:
Master's College or University I
Technical Requirements:
Internet access.
Geographic Restrictions:
None.
On-Campus Requirement:
Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs: None.
Online Master’s Degree Programs: End of program - one week residency on campus in the summer.

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