Master of Arts in Security Studies in Intelligence Postgraduate Programme By Georgetown University |TopUniversities

Master of Arts in Security Studies in Intelligence

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Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

Masters

The Security Studies Program (SSP) curriculum offers concentrations: Intelligence The following provides an overview of each SSP concentration. Intelligence: In this concentration, students acquire an understanding of the practical dimensions of intelligence, including the intelligence cycle, the intelligence disciplines, problems of intelligence collection and analysis, covert action, and the intelligence-policy nexus. Attention is also focused on domestic intelligence, military intelligence, and the intelligence operations and cultures of other countries. Students also consider major conceptual issues such as the appropriate role of intelligence in a democracy, issues of oversight and accountability, the intelligence budget as part of the overall defense budget, and the complexities of secrecy. In addition to helping students prepare for careers in the intelligence community, this concentration also addresses intelligence issues in the military, government agencies, or in government-related industries.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

Masters

The Security Studies Program (SSP) curriculum offers concentrations: Intelligence The following provides an overview of each SSP concentration. Intelligence: In this concentration, students acquire an understanding of the practical dimensions of intelligence, including the intelligence cycle, the intelligence disciplines, problems of intelligence collection and analysis, covert action, and the intelligence-policy nexus. Attention is also focused on domestic intelligence, military intelligence, and the intelligence operations and cultures of other countries. Students also consider major conceptual issues such as the appropriate role of intelligence in a democracy, issues of oversight and accountability, the intelligence budget as part of the overall defense budget, and the complexities of secrecy. In addition to helping students prepare for careers in the intelligence community, this concentration also addresses intelligence issues in the military, government agencies, or in government-related industries.

Admission Requirements

7+
Other English Language Requirements: a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper based score.

Jan-2000

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