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ÐÔÅ«µ÷½Ì'sÌýMaster of Science in Strategic Intelligence prepares you to think strategically, analyze data, and derive actionable plans and policies. Offered by the School for Professional Studies, this online programÌý¾±²õ designed for students seeking careers in the intelligence field and those who already work in intelligence collection, analysis or dissemination.

The core of ÐÔÅ«µ÷½Ì's Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence program lies at the intersection of intelligence and policy.ÌýThis program prepares you to adapt your education and skills to real-world scenarios requiring technical analysis and an operational implementation.Ìý

Program Highlights

• Among other skills, learn to evaluate and manage various information sources, determining their relevance to strategic intelligence and translating that information into actionable outcomes.
• Earn a graduate certificate that complements a master’s degree, often without additional credits.
• Tailor the program to your specific interests as you join a community of academics and practitioners worldwide and from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, providing the opportunity to continue to learn from a network of peers.Ìý

Along the way, you’ll learn from a network of diverse peers from around the world, merging technology with human and organizational structures as you engage in knowledge discovery, management and dissemination of industry-critical knowledge.Ìý

You can also earn a graduate certificate that complements a master’s degree, often without taking additional credits, allowing you to tailor the program to your specific interests.

As part of the School for Professional Studies, this 33-credit master's program offers data-driven professionals like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With multiple start terms, you can begin the master's program in the fall or spring. You will join a community of academics and practitioners from a wide range of subjects and professional backgrounds, providing you the opportunity to learn from a network of peers.Ìý

The 100% online program offers flexible courses in eight-week terms, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.Ìý

The on-campus version of this program, created so that international students can meet their visa requirements, is also offered in flexible terms.

Faculty

As a student in the School for Professional Studies at ÐÔÅ«µ÷½Ì, you’ll learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to your professional success. Learn more about the SPS faculty.

Careers

Graduates of ÐÔÅ«µ÷½Ì's Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence program have the educational foundation necessary to succeed as intelligence analysts and analytical leaders/managers within defense and intelligence industries, criminal justice fields, and federal, state and local agencies, such as the FBI, CIA, DIA, NGA and NSA.Ìý

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1. Graduates will be able to apply program-specific knowledge to address practical problems using an ethical, evidence-based framework
2. Graduates will be able to utilize argumentation skills appropriate for a given problem or context
3. Graduates will be able to evaluate and manage various information sources and their relevance to strategic intelligence and translate that information into actionable outcomes
4. Graduates will be able to perform sophisticated analyses and evaluations of possible threats through demonstrated technical expertise and the application of conceptual skills

Admission Requirements

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Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Ìý

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.