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The online Master of Arts in International Politics & Military Affairs is a political science degree from the Citadel Military College of South Carolina.  This humanities degree provides a broader understanding of the increasingly complex political, economic, and social issues that transcend national boundaries.  You will study theoretical and policy issues affected by international politics and culture, the ideas and values that influence behaviors, and leadership principles.  In addition, students gain skills in critical thinking, analysis, leadership, and communication while they learn to foster transnational relationships in a globalized environment.  The curriculum combines current theory, research, and experience through intellectually rigorous coursework that emphasizes key skills related to analytical research and writing, statesmanship, and general international sophistication. 

Graduates have the knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers as:

• Military Officers
• Policy Analysts
• Foreign Service Officers
• International Civil Servants
• Business Leaders
• Humanitarians

Citadel Military College of South Carolina offers a history degree online, the Master of Arts in Military History.  This program provides an advanced historical study of the theory and practice of warfare, the institutions and operations of military forces, and the impact of militaries and warfare on societies.  Students are able to earn either a master’s degree in military history or both a Master of Arts Degree in Military History and a Graduate Certificate in Military Leadership at the same time as they seek to deepen their understanding of human conflict.  This is a history degree, preparing students to think historically about the study of war, its conduct, meaning, and consequences, as a historian.  You will learn about the evolution of warfare and its relationship to modern operational environments, joint warfare, civil-military relations, and strategy while also gaining knowledge of armed conflict at all levels.  Graduates will have skills in historical thinking, analytical research, and clear and persuasive writing while learning to analyze and apply issues of military leadership and decision making and explore the human dimension of war.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina offers a business administration degree online. This accredited business curriculum allows students to develop and enhance their critical thinking skills, and also learn essential management skills to succeed in the field. 

Core business subjects include, but are not limited to:

• Finance
• Strategic management
• Communications and marketing

Applicants may opt for full or part-time enrollment. No campus visits are required.

The online Graduate Certificate in Leadership is a rigorous concentration in the various dimensions of leadership and represents the refined qualities of leadership that businesses, institutions, and the military expect today. Required courses in this organizational leadership certificate online include foundations of interpersonal behavior and elective options range from human resources to global business strategies. Curriculum can be completed as a stand-alone graduate certificate or can be counted towards the completion of a master’s degree program.

The online Graduate Certificate in Military Leadership program from Citadel Military College of South Carolina provides an opportunity for both civilian and military students to pursue a course of study in military leadership. Courses examine topics such as:

• The evolution of military leadership thought
• U.S. and world military leaders
• Strategy and contemporary issues
• Organizational development and transformation

On completion, credits can be applied to a master's program in leadership.

The Graduate Certificate in Technical Program Management prepares students to serve as program and portfolio managers and leaders. This graduate program is available entirely online from Citadel Military College of South Carolina and is designed to be completed in two years or less.

Coursework provides key knowledge necessary to manage multiple technical projects and programs. The knowledge gained through this program can benefit professionals in industries such as manufacturing, defense contracting, military, information technology, and more.

Junior and mid-level professionals can gain key skills necessary to advance their careers with the Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management. This four-course concentrated graduate program is available entirely online through Citadel Military College of South Carolina. 

Coursework revolves around the PMI Guidebook to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Classes cover topics in project planning, scheduling, applications, and quality management. Students additionally complete a capstone project spanning all of their Technical Project Management courses.

Through the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business, The Citadel offers a 100% online MBA program.  You can earn this advanced degree, learning from a distance, without compromising your career or family commitments.  While developing leadership and management skills for today’s business environment, you will also improve your ethical and critical-thinking skills and have the opportunity to network with your peers through online classroom discussion. The Citadel’s MBA allows you to focus your electives should your career goals and interests lean towards:

• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Supply chain management

The online Master of Science in Leadership enhances the ability of students from any academic background and level of professional experience to perform effectively as principled leaders in their present or future leadership roles.  The program utilizes a holistic approach achieved through interdisciplinary and integrated courses to engage students in comprehensive learning about leadership in applied contexts.  The flexibility and convenience of the program allows working professionals and military service members to pursue the degree without interrupting their careers and allows students to tailor the focus of their study toward individual and career interests.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina offers a Master of Science in Project Management degree that can be completed entirely online. The curriculum focuses on aspects of technical project management and principled leadership.

This online Project Management degree program provides advanced studies of personal and organizational effectiveness, innovative analytical procedures, and solutions to emerging technical issues. Students are able to choose an emphasis track to best fit their career needs and objectives. Electives can be chosen from a single focus area or from a combination of areas, such as:

• Systems engineering management
• Electrical and computer engineering
• Civil and environmental engineering
• Cyber security
• Business

You can earn an intellectually stimulating educational experience with the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the Citadel Military College of South Carolina. The online criminal justice degree covers such topics as:

• Crime causation
• Research skills
• Administrative principles
• Verbal, reading, and writing skills

Through the online criminal justice 2 + 2 bachelor’s degree program, you receive an interdisciplinary education. Graduates understand the larger social context of crime and the impact of agencies within the criminal justice system.

You can gain skills valued by the US Intelligence Community with the Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence & Security Studies from the Citadel Military College of South Carolina. The online homeland security degree offers instruction from experienced faculty and industry experts.

Through the online homeland security bachelor’s degree program, you learn of the national and global threats. Graduates can perform operational, tactical, and strategic analysis and gain skills in such areas as:

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Critical thinking
• Communication

You can develop scholarship and leadership with the Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis from The Citadel. The online homeland security program provides a broad foundation to work with intelligence analysis issues.

Through the online homeland security graduate certificate program, you learn research principles to make data-based decisions. Students develop professional skills such as:

• Management 
• Policy analysis
• Critical thinking
• Cultural understanding

You can enhance our national security with the Master of Arts in Intelligence & Security Studies from The Citadel. The online homeland security degree imparts such skills as:

• Leadership
• Concise writing
• Critical thinking
• Effective briefing

Through the online homeland security master’s degree program, you learn from experts with real-world experience at such agencies as the CIA, FBI, DHS, and the White House. You may select a concentration area—cybersecurity or leadership.

The master’s degree in Social Science is a flexible graduate program that allows students to customize courses to their individual career needs and interests. Students will gain a broad, interdisciplinary background in the perspectives, processes, and methods used to study social phenomena. 

Teachers can utilize the program to increase competency in teaching social science courses. Military personnel can advance in their career by taking classes in international and national security, public policy, and management. Other professionals will benefit by tailoring the degree to their own career paths.

A wide range of topics is offered within this online sociology degree, including:

• Political science
• Criminal justice
• Anthropology
• Psychology
• Homeland security
• Leadership