Norwich University

Founded in 1819, Norwich University is known for its tradition of excellence and its proud military heritage continues to be reflected in its academic values. Each Norwich University program provides a challenging curriculum and a comprehensive study into your area of specialty. As the founders of experiential learning, our programs emphasize the practical application of knowledge to produce a truly interactive culture that fosters new thinking and new ideas. Our expert faculty brings current, real world experience to each course. Students experience a warm, communicative classroom environment and enjoy being a part of a substantive, established university.

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

Norwich University's online programs are delivered asynchronously to give you the ability to factor in the demands of your personal life and professional duties. Norwich also provides 24/7 technical support to provide assistance with access issues within the classroom, to ensure you can learn any time of the day. Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

Programs offered*:
*Master Degree programs require at least a Bachelor's Degree. Master of Science in Nursing programs require a BSN degree.

Masters Degrees

• Master of Arts in DiplomacyMaster of Arts in Diplomacy
  Study crucial global topics such as international relations, international law, the global economy, international conflict, terrorism and post-conflict nation building to build an in-depth understanding of foreign relations and global business. Choose from 1 of 3 concentrations.
• Master of Arts in Military HistoryMaster of Arts in Military History
  Expand your knowledge of military history. Examine conflict over the ages to understand the theories, strategies, and execution of war. Norwich is the birthplace of ROTC and the first private military college in the country; our graduates have fought in every war since its founding.
• Master of Public AdministrationMaster of Public Administration
  Acquire the skills and techniques required to implement policies, projects and programs that seek to resolve important societal problems in public, private and nonprofit organizations. Customize your degree with a concentration in Public Organizational Fiscal Management, Public Works Administration or choose from one of our many electives.
• Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing AdministrationMaster of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration
  The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in leadership and educator positions in the contemporary health care environment. The program is CCNE accredited, backed by an institution with nearly two centuries of education excellence, and taught by an expert faculty who will prepare you to advance your career and become a visionary leader or educator in the nursing field. 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 EducationMaster of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
  The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in leadership and educator positions in the contemporary health care environment. The program is CCNE accredited, backed by an institution with nearly two centuries of education excellence, and taught by an expert faculty who will prepare you to advance your career and become a visionary leader or educator in the nursing field. The Nursing Education 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.
• Master of Science in Organizational LeadershipMaster of Science in Organizational Leadership
  Explore conceptual and theoretical models of leadership within organizations, emotional intelligence, leading change, change management, strategic communication, organizational behavior and human capital management. Realize the potential of your leadership style.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Specializations

• FinanceFinance
  Develop a deeper understanding of the structure and function of financial institutions and markets, the financial management of businesses, value investments in securities and a range of additional assets. Examine investment and portfolio management, international finance, bank management and risk management. Enhance your financial analysis skills, strategic perspective skills and decision-making capabilities.
• Organizational LeadershipOrganizational Leadership
  The focal point in this concentration involves leading change within an organization. Through the study of organizational systems you will develop an in-depth understanding of the implications of strategic alignment (or lack of strategic alignment) to organizational success. This concentration is broad and will focus on differentiating the conceptual and theoretical change models in order to assist you in understanding the best ways to lead change while considering individual and group behavior as tied to strategy.
• Project ManagementProject Management
  Sharpen your project management skills in three areas: project planning, risk management and project procurement. Master the skills involved in planning, managing and controlling resources, which are critical to the successful and timely completion of projects. Excel in a variety of functional areas and industries including business consulting and IT project management.

Master of Civil Engineering Specializations

• Environmental/Water Resources Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Business Continuity Management Specializaions

• Continuity of Governmental OperationsContinuity of Governmental Operations
  Students in the Continuity of Governmental Operations Concentration will learn how to implement a Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) at a governmental agency to ensure its continued functioning during a disaster. The concentration is appropriate for professionals with COOP duties at all levels of government–federal, state, and local. The concentration also prepares students for the FEMA Professional Continuity Practitioners and Master Continuity Practitioner certifications.
• Private Sector ContinuityPrivate Sector Continuity
  In the private sector continuity track, focus is placed on business continuity foundations and principles of Incident Management and Emergency Response. This first half of the semester emphasizes the steps needed to develop a business continuity plan and a risk management program while the second half examines how to develop a plan for responding to a business disruption.