Master's of Warfare Operations

Master’s Degree #501

Start Starts: Starts in Winter (Next start date TBD) Info For details, contact NPS Online at online@nps.edu.

Location pin Offered through Distance Learning

Avg. tuition cost per course: See tuition Info For specific tuition costs of each program or contact information, please contact the NPS Tuition office at tuition@nps.edu or this offering’s POC at michael.g.moran@nps.edu .

Learn more about Service Obligation Info Officers accepting orders to a Graduate Education Program (GEP) are obligated to serve on active duty after completion.

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CDR Michael Moran

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Overview


The Master of Warfare Operations (MWO) is a premier distance learning (DL) degree program providing an interdisciplinary education in disciplines critical to modern warfighting. The MWO curriculum is uniquely structured as a sequence of NPS graduate-level certificates across at least three of the thirteen Navy core competency areas.

WTI Credit: Graduates of approved Warfare/Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) programs may receive transfer credit for the MWO degree.

Courses Required

Quarter Course
Quarter 1
  • NS4000
  • NS3005
Quarter 2
  • OS2080
  • NS3661
Quarter 3
  • NS3401
  • OS3380
Quarter 4
  • OS3680
  • SS3011
Quarter 5
  • OS4680
  • SS3613
Quarter 6 PH3052
Quarter 7 PH2514

Requirements for Entry

  • TOPGUN Level V Naval Aviators, SEAWOLF, SEAHUNTER, HAVOC, CAEWWS. All other designators are not eligible at this time.
  • 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

Upon graduation, MWO students will be able to:

  • Evaluate critical perspectives on the science, technology, and practice of modern warfare.
  • Apply analytical methods to assess trade-offs and develop creative warfighting approaches.
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in a minimum of three naval competency areas.
  • Communicate complex tactical and technical solutions to both 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 michael.g.moran@nps.edu.

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