Master of Science [M.S] [Information Warfare Systems Engineering] From Naval Postgraduate School

Graduates of this curriculum are thoroughly knowledgeable in Information Operations (IO) and Information Warfare (IW). They receive a Master of Science in Information Warfare Systems Engineering (MSIWSE) degree that provides the services with officers who are well versed in the technical, theoretical, and operational aspects of interdisciplinary IO/IW as they relate to joint mission objectives in modern warfare. This curriculum is sponsored by the Headquarters USMC, Director of Strategy and Plans.

The MSIWSE degree will be awarded at the completion of a multidisciplinary program in Curricula 595. The MSIWSE degree program has not been reviewed by the Engineering Accreditation Commission, ABET. The MSIWSE requires:??

• Completion of a minimum of 45 quarter-hours of graduate-level work, of which at least 15 hours must represent courses at the 4000 level, and in two (or more) discrete disciplines.
• Graduate courses in at least four discrete academic specialization sequences, minimum, and in two disciplines, a course at the 4000 level must be included.
• One Systems Engineering class.
• In addition to the 45 graduate hours of course work, an acceptable thesis must be completed.
• The candidate's program must be approved by the Chairman, Information Sciences Department.