Overview

The Master of Warfare Operations (MWO) is a distance learning (DL) degree program that provides an interdisciplinary education in disciplines that support warfighting. The MWO degree consists of a sequence of NPS graduate-level certificates in at least three of the thirteen Navy core competency areas for officer education. Graduates of approved Warfare/Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) programs may receive transfer credit for up to 25% of course credits required for the MWO degree.

Courses Required

Requirements for Entry

• TOPGUN Level V Naval Aviators
• Level V Instructor Certificate with admissions package or upon designation for up to 25% credit hours
• Completion within five years of all three certificates
• Baccalaureate degree with above a 2.7 GPA
• Completion of at least one semester of college level calculus
• Completion of College Physics (including electricity and magnetism)

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master’s of Warfare Operations will be able to:

• Evaluate critical perspectives on the science, technology, context, and practice of modern warfare.
• Apply methods and insights from relevant disciplines to analyze problems, assess trade-offs, and develop creative approaches to modern warfighting and operations.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in a minimum of 3 naval competency areas.
• Analyze strategic, tactical, and technical challenges and effectively communicate solutions to military and civilian audiences.

Application Information

Applications are handled by the NPS Admissions Office. Please visit the admissions website or contact them at admissions@nps.edu.

Tuition & Service Obligation

For information regarding tuition, please contact the NPS Tuition office at tuition@nps.edu, or contact this offering’s POC at jphooper@nps.edu.

For information regarding service obligation, please visit the Admissions Office’s Eligibility/Service Obligation page.