Master's Defense and Strategic Studies

Course Overview Earn a rare and prestigious online master’s degree from one of the nation's top programs specializing in national security and defense. This program allows you to design your degree to fit your career goals, focusing on critical areas like security policy, defense analysis, and arms control. Key Program Highlights Learn from distinguished faculty who are leading scholars, analysts, and policymakers in the defense sector. Benefit from a lower cost than comparable D.C.-area programs with a Washington, D.C. education at a Missouri price. Choose from fully online or hybrid formats with option areas in General strategic studies or Weapons of Mass Destruction. Gain unparalleled exposure and networking opportunities within the defense industry in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Position yourself for success with high job placement rates; most students secure employment before or shortly after graduation.