American University in the Emirates
Master of Security Studies and Information Analysis
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Master degree
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Security Through Information Analysis
The Master in Security Studies and Information Analysis is an interdisciplinary, but specialized program, reaching out to practice, over theory. It analyzes and addresses current and emerging security and Intelligence challenges and opportunities.
The program prepares students, for professional orientation in the Intelligence specialization and even more so in the information analysis framework.
The program’s curriculum standards are framed according to the Qualification Framework of Emirates level 9 and the CAA international accredited standards, as well as the International Association For Intelligence Education IAFIE, The program has been accredited by the Ministry of Education (UAE).
Perspective students are provided with a specialized knowledge spectrum in elements of Intelligence and information analysis regionally and globally. Students are keen on joining a framework of education that goes hand in hand with the security resilience policy of the UAE vision 2030, to meet the national and international educational standards; to offer knowledge capacity building and continuity through the world of security and global affairs.
The Master program is designed for early and mid-career professionals; academically qualified graduates with B.A. or other higher degrees in the following fields but not limited to International Relations, Political Science, International Studies, Security and Strategic Studies, Law, Humanities, Crisis Management, Criminology or a closely related or inter-related fields such as Communication, and Business, with specialization to security, strategy, and international affairs, among others.
For consideration of an application for the MA program, students should meet all requirements of admission. All degrees should be in compliance with the Ministry of Higher Education and graduates applying should reflect recognized and accredited Universities by the UAE. International Degrees should be attested first before applying.
The American University in the Emirates is Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Courses 36 Credit hours
| Core Courses | Courses (7) | Credit Hours (21) |
| Elective Courses | Courses (4) | Credit Hours (12) |
| Thesis | Courses (1) | Credit Hours (3) |
Core Course
- Intelligence and Security - [3 Credit Hours]
- Issues in Intelligence - [3 Credit Hours]
- Intelligence Analysis - [3 Credit Hours]
- Security Strategic Works and Intelligence - [3 Credit Hours]
- The Origins of Conflicts, Wars and Contemporary Threats to National and International Security - [3 Credit Hours]
- Research Methods in Intelligence and Security Studies - [3 Credit Hours]
- Homeland Security - [3 Credit Hours]
Elective Course
Choose 4 courses
- Intelligence and Strategic Intelligence: The Role of Internal Security Organization - [3 Credit Hours]
- The Information Revolution and Cyber Warfare - [3 Credit Hours]
- Internal Security Strategies - [3 Credit Hours]
- Critical Infrastructure Protection - [3 Credit Hours]
- Irregular Warfare; Strategy and Operational Responses - [3 Credit Hours]
- Dynamics of Terrorism and Counterterrorism - [3 Credit Hours]
- Environmental Security - [3 Credit Hours]
- Current Issues in Security and Intelligence - [3 Credit Hours]
- Leadership and Security, Strategy and Intelligence - [3 Credit Hours]
Thesis Track
The Master of Security Studies and Information Analysis includes a specialized based research Thesis.
Thesis Specialization
Among others:
- Intelligence Analysis
- Informational Analysis Security
- Operations & Warfare
- Preventive and Pre-Emptive Operations
- Crisis Management & Operations
- Statecraft
- Information Analysis based on Open Sources
- Cyber-Security & War
- Application of Sustainable Development in the level of security and information analysis
- Future Security Challenges
- Policing and Counter-Extremism
- Future of Homeland Security
- Intelligence Infrastructure
- Define and demonstrate the theory, history and contribution of the discipline of intelligence and security.
- Appraise collected data/information using a variety of analytic techniques and methodologies to produce original and advanced research in the Security and Intelligence field.
- Contextualize the principles of Security and Intelligence to evaluate intelligence and security threats.
- Apply critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills for analyzing and reporting Security and Intelligence issues.
- Acquire the necessary skills to manage intelligence structures, functions, processes and practices in the UAE and GCC context.