Master of Arts (M.A.) in Military Operations – Military History
Study Both Military History and Contemporary Military Doctrine with Liberty University’s Online Master’s in Military History
Are you a current or retired member of the armed forces? Maybe you’re looking for a master’s degree that can complement your career experience while helping you stand out in defense industry and military history candidate pools. If so, Liberty’s 100% online Master of Arts in Military Operations – Military History may be a great fit for you. This degree program combines the study of strategic and professional military operations with 4 courses in military history, so you can graduate a well-rounded military authority capable of pursuing several career opportunities.
At Liberty, we provide valuable instruction from distinguished professors who have impressive expertise in military history, intelligence, and operations. We don’t just see education as something we do — we see it as a valuable opportunity to invest in tomorrow’s leaders, train principled professionals, and inspire you to take your career further. Whether you’d like to use our military operations and military history degree to pursue upper-level management positions in the defense industry or become a military historian, this degree program has something for you.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Military Operations – Military History Degree?
- Aspects of modern naval warfare
- Causes, course, and consequences of World War II
- Military operations
Through this degree’s rigorous curriculum and career-specific training, you can graduate a more confident, knowledgeable military professional with a degree that can help you stand out in applicant pools.
Potential Careers for M.A. in Military Operations – Military History Graduates
- Author
- Military historian
- Military history and ethics instructor*
- Military operations analyst
- Museum archivist or director
*If you’re interested in teaching at a college or university, a Ph.D. may be required.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Military Operations – Military History Degree with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online military operations master’s degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete this M.A. in Military Operations – Military History program in as little as 1.5 years!
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online military operations degree by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
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