Overview

In order for nations to keep pace with the rapid evolution of global geopolitics and the corresponding defense needs therein, Norwich University’s Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis (SSDA) program seeks to build multidimensional leaders with the conceptual knowledge and practical skills necessary to protect their countries and communities.

The program is specifically designed for active duty, Reserve and National Guard servicemen and servicewomen, and Marines assigned to or retired from one of the subordinate commands with the U.S. Special Operations Command and NATO Special Operations Forces. Through the SSDA curriculum, you will apply your current and prior military experience and education to field exercises designed to help you develop your research, critical thinking, ethical decision making and leadership skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of the U.S. Constitution
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Socio-Economic Studies
International Terrorism
Cultural Competence
Insurgency and Conflict

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Northfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your Application to Norwich
Secondary school (high school) transcripts. (If the transcript is not in English, the applicant must also submit a translated copy.)
English Proficiency
You are also encouraged to submit (Not Required): Letters of Recommendation: two or three letters are preferred. Please should choose teachers, coaches, employers, mentors, etc., who know both your academic abilities and personality
Essay: 300-500 word open-topic essay may also be submitted
SAT or ACT Scores (Norwich’s SAT Code is 3669; ACT code is 4308)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48730 USD / year

≈ 48730 USD / year
Out-of-State

48730 USD / year

≈ 48730 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48730 USD / year

≈ 48730 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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