Graduate Degrees for Military, Military-Affiliated, and National Security members
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MA Global & International Studies - Interagency Track
The M.A. in Global and International Studies (Interagency Track) was developed in conjunction with USASOC and the CGSC SOF Element. The program was specifically designed for officers in the SOF community, but is applicable to any officer who is preparing to work within the complex interagency governmental process.
Master's in Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Developed in conjunction with the CGSC's Department of Logistics & Resource Operations, the MS-SCM provides officers with the opportunity to expand their future potential with a specialized degree in Supply Chain Management. The KU curriculum complements the quality training and experience military logisticians typically enjoy, while providing a broader, civilian economy focus.
Master's in Organizational Leadership
The MS-BOL complements CGSC’s leadership curriculum by introducing officers to strategic leadership. The curriculum incorporates relevant, practical knowledge balanced across the tenets for leading and managing people and organizations—talent management and development, team-building and organizational leadership, strategic direction and change, and leadership.
Master of Public Administration
The KU MPA program is highly relevant to military professionals and builds core competencies and skills that are critical for positions of senior leadership, including: leading and managing in public governance; participating in and contributing to the policy process; analyzing, synthesizing, thinking creatively, solving problems, and making decisions; and communicating and interacting productively with diverse stakeholders. Classes are held in the evenings near Fort Leavenworth.
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MS in Homeland Security (Law & Policy)
This MS degree is one of the nation’s only graduate degrees in Homeland Security to be offered within a School of Law. This highly interdisciplinary degree prepares officers to develop policies, strategies, plans and programs to reduce America’s vulnerability to the full range of homeland security threats and potential catastrophic events. Can be completed fully online. 6 hour credit reduction will be awarded if a military DDE/ILE/IDE program is complete.
MA in Applied Behavioral Science
Applied behavioral scientists and researchers impact our society and culture in a variety of areas, including social work, public health, law enforcement, special and regular education, medicine, and psychology. Practitioners in this field improve how people learn, work and live. As a pioneering institution in behavioral research and practice, the University of Kansas is an ideal place to further your studies in this field and prepare you for a career of helping others. Can be completed fully online.
Masters Digital Content Strategy
Master's Program in Digital Content Strategy trains graduates to find, use and analyze information and data to solve organizational problems. You will build skills you can use immediately while broadening your thinking and encouraging a mindset for adapting to the ever-changing digital landscape. With certificates in Social Media Strategy and Data Interpretation and Communication, you can become the information expert in your organization. Can be completed fully online.
MS or ME in Project Management
These degrees are designed to prepare officers to advance their careers in the military, and afterwards, to thrive in the civilian world of project management. The program emphasizes the strategic role that PM plays in the performance of global organizations and provides them with the full spectrum of PM concepts and methodologies, including portfolio and program management, technical delivery, agile, and change management. Can be completed fully online. 6 hour credit reduction will be awarded if a military DDE/ILE/IDE program is complete.
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Master of Business Administration
Students completing the MS in Business & Organizational Leadership or MS in Supply Chain Management & Logistics can apply their coursework toward a KU Master of Business Administration, which can be pursued fully online, at your own pace. This nationally ranked program provides a well-rounded education that not only supports your career goals, but also incorporates both the theoretical background and practical experience needed to succeed in today’s ever-changing global economy. If you are looking to transition from the military, advance, re-brand, change industries, or start your own business, a KU MBA will open the doors to new possibilities. Can be completed fully online. For Hybrid MBA, a 6 hour credit reduction will be awarded if a military DDE/ILE/IDE program is complete.
Certificate Opportunities
KU offers a wide variety of professional Certificates and online degrees. Earn a world-class, online education where and when it is convenient for you.