16 National Security MSc Degree Programs

Learn to analyze and respond to national security and cybersecurity threats with our Master of Science in Cybersecurity - National Security program.

Be part of safeguarding national security with the MS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. You'll take 10 online courses over 24 months, honing your critical thinking skills for sound decision-making in national security and emergency management. You can prepare for careers with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other organizations — 81% of graduates have landed roles in their desired fields. Learn more today.

The Master of Science in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy at AU’s School of Public Affairs will train you to tackle the problems of terrorism and other threats that endanger the security of the United States. You’ll approach security issues informed by social science, with attention to the perspectives of criminology and criminal justice. Our program emphasizes the development of strategic, policy-based security solutions at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

This MSc program in Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism is designed to help students understand the complex issues behind radicalization and violent extremism. It covers a wide range of topics, including the social and political factors that lea…

It’s no secret: Intelligence analysts provide insights that enable decision-making in a complex and uncertain world. Timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence is a key advantage in a competitive global environment, where information is power.

The Master of Science in National Security Intelligence Analysis program is designed to prepare students for careers in intelligence analysis, national security, and related fields. The curriculum emp...

The Master's in Intelligence and National Security Studies is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the intelligence community, national security policies, and strategic ana...

We must take steps to ensure the safety and security of our homeland. TU’s MS in Homeland Security program is one of the best in the nation.

The online Master of Science in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence builds leadership and management skills within the context of relevant political, social, and environmental forces. It also empowers students with a passion for risk mitigation, disaster planning, and threat response who want to thrive in highly dynamic, often chaotic environments in the field.

The Homeland Security M.S. program provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in safeguarding the nation against threats such as terrorism, natural disasters, and cyb...

What does the term “Strategic Intelligence” mean? At the National Intelligence University, it means the role played by the entire Intelligence Community in supporting the processes, development and execution of the United States’ national security strategy. It encompasses regional as well as global issues; military and civilian concerns; political and technical processes; and includes the assessment of physical, cultural and economic environmental considerations. The Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence covers the entire U.S. Intelligence Community and its mission, the environment in which it must function, and the potential adversaries it may deal with now and in the future. The program also focuses on the intelligence required to support the National Security Strategy and component strategies. The National Intelligence University, through the MSSI program, brings together students from across the entire Intelligence Community, including its military elements. By studying with and about each other’s agencies, and being guided by the NIU faculty through curricula on global issues, regional studies, intelligence practices, and capabilities (including those of potential adversaries), MSSI graduates earn a broader understanding of the entire IC, its challenges, and its role in supporting national security strategy.

In response to the present crisis, the National Defense University's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Graduate Fellowship Program offers an opportunity for Department of Defense and interagency employees, both uniformed and civilian, to earn a Graduate Certificate or a Master of Science degree in Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies.

The program offers a comprehensive study of counter-terrorism, covering a range of topics vital to understanding and addressing modern threats. Students will explore the roots of terrorism, the motiva...

The Master of Science Degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism is earned by completing an online program equivalent to 1.5 years of full-time postgraduate study. Instructors emphasize professionalism, proactive strategies, and a thorough understanding of terrorist dynamics.

The requirements of science and technology intelligence begin with a sophisticated understanding of the technological and engineering base. Only in that context can the intelligence question be framed and taught.