The master's degree in management with a specialization in naval operations and national security at University of Maryland Global Campus allows you to gain advanced operations and management skills while preparing for your next move up the career ladder. You'll build a solid foundation in human resources management, marketing, project management, public sector administration, and other areas to prepare for management-level roles in the military and private sector.
These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2020–2021 academic year. For prior year academic requirements, visit our catalog archive.
About the Management Master's Degree with Naval Operations and National Security Specialization
We've developed the naval operations and national security specialization curriculum in conjunction with military leaders to help you build expertise managing operations.
Management Master's Degree with Naval Operations and National Security Specialization Requirements
Our curriculum is designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars. You'll learn theories combined with real-world applications and practical skills you can apply on the job right away.
Program Admission Requirements
If you graduated from the nonresident seminar program of the Naval War College, you may be eligible to transfer 18 graduate credits toward a Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Naval Operations and National Security at University of Maryland Global Campus. Conversely, if you are a graduate of web-enabled distance learning program of the NWC, you may be eligible to receive 12 graduate credits toward the same degree.
To participate in this partnership program, you must have completed one of the two qualifying programs with NWC. All coursework for the degree, including courses taken at NWC, must be completed within a five-year window. You must submit official transcripts from NWC for review, along with the transfer credit evaluation request form, to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Type: Student organization
Available To: Undergraduate and Graduate
The Public Safety Student Association encourages discussions on careers, current events, and topics within the public safety field. Previous activities have included webinars on related topics and careers.
Type: Student organization
Professional Affiliation:
Student Veterans of America
Available To: Undergraduate and Graduate
The VeteransSuccess Club offers its members information and support on benefits, academics, and policies. Within the club, students can network with faculty, staff, and peers and share their stories. The VeteransSuccess Club offers online and in-person fellowship for active-duty servicemembers and veterans serving in the United States and abroad. Members work to ensure that students who are military-affiliated and veterans have a voice on campus. The club provides peer support and mentorship to aid students in academic success, career advancement, networking, and transition support.
About the Faculty
Additional Information
All coursework for the degree, including courses taken at Naval War College, must be completed within seven years.