The Institute Of World Politics (IWP)
Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence Studies
Washington, USA
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LANGUAGES
English
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
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Key Summary
About: The Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence Studies focuses on understanding the role of intelligence in national security, policy formation, and decision-making. The program covers critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ethical dimensions of intelligence work. Students engage with real-world scenarios and case studies, emphasizing both theoretical and practical applications of intelligence strategies.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as intelligence analysts, national security advisors, or policy researchers. Opportunities can also be found in government agencies, private security firms, and non-governmental organizations focused on international relations and security studies.
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Introduction
This degree is designed for students who seek careers in the intelligence or counterintelligence field, as well as professionals whose agencies or clientele are charged with the acquisition and interpretation of intelligence. It features courses in fundamental intelligence disciplines, such as:
Intelligence collection
Analysis and epistemology
Counterintelligence and deception
Covert action
The program equips the student with all of the requisite tools and knowledge necessary for professional success in the field.