AWC Curriculum Published Feb. 11, 2026 Air War College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL AY26 Master of Strategic Studies Degree Requirements MAWC001 Course Numbers and Names Semester Hours IS6000: Introduction to Strategic Studies 1 FS640: Foundations of Strategy 6 WF6501: Air, Space, and Cyber Power in the Future 4 GP6300: Great Power Studies 5 WF6502: Global Campaigning 4 RS6600: Regional Security Studies 5 LD6200: Strategic Leadership 2 CS6400: Contemporary Strategy 2 WG6800 Global Challenge Exercise 1 Research or Electives Options 4 Total 34 Admission is restricted to those in military service, federal government employees, or international fellows who are chosen to undertake this work as in-resident students at Maxwell AFB. Electives All students within the regular curriculum must complete four semester hours in the electives program. The electives program has the following objectives: Enhance and complement the core curriculum by providing opportunities to achieve greater depth and breadth of understanding in issues of special interest. Provide the AWC curriculum with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes in the international and domestic security environments. Inspire and enable faculty and students to pursue specialized research.