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Syracuse University partners with the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide flexible, career-focused learning experiences tailored to your goals. Our dedicated military and veteran support staff are with you every step of the way.

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# 1

Ranked M.P.A., M.A. programs in international relations and public diplomacy.
# 29

Online MBA program
15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio
550 +

Student veteran and military-connected VA education benefits certified each semester.

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As you take the next step in your career, Syracuse University offers adaptable learning opportunities both in person and online, including courses, training programs, certificates and undergraduate and graduate professional degrees.

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Defense Programs

Whitman School of Management has long been committed to meeting the executive education needs of managers in the DOD with an emphasis on the U.S. Army.  We offer programs that include a dual MBA/executive master of public administration degree, along with numerous short-term training seminars focused on resource management concepts in the DOD and U.S. Army.

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Students in Professor Don Harter's Class in the Defense Comptrollership Program.

National Security Studies

The National Security Studies program at the top-ranked Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is a center of excellence focused on research, teaching and curriculum development in national security affairs. Through the Executive Education Department, the program offers two specialized courses: The Discipline and Practice of Strategy, held in Washington, D.C., and National Security Management, delivered in two phases, online and on campus.

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Veterans and Military-Connected Students

The College of Professional Studies offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate pathways for active duty service members, National Guard members and reservists. We provide meaningful assistance as you pursue your educational goals.

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Part of what made it really exciting to come to the Defense Comptrollership Program (DCP) is that I’d gain great analytical skills with the MBA, and I’d also get the policy and public administration courses.

Army Capt. Daniel Huseman G’22 Defense Comptrollership Program Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
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