Master of Science in Applied Intelligence
Today, thousands of researchers and intelligence analysts work throughout the United States and abroad in government agencies and private enterprises. The work of these intelligence analysts whether relating to national security, criminal investigative activities, business intelligence, or terrorism, involves the preparation of assessments based on the collection, correlation, and analysis of information. Building on the nationally renowned undergraduate Intelligence Studies program, the Applied Intelligence Program provides students with the educational foundation necessary to succeed as intelligence analysts and leaders of analytical teams at federal and state agencies or within the law enforcement and competitive intelligence.
The Master of Science in Applied Intelligence is a 34 or 36 credit program designed to provide a theoretical and practical framework for the study of intelligence and its application in a wide variety of contexts. This is accomplished through a rigorous curriculum that includes a basic core, which exposes students to the fundamental and advanced concepts and analytic techniques related to intelligence, and a set of elective courses that allows the student to pursue study in areas of law enforcement, national security and competitive intelligence.
Students enrolled in the Applied Intelligence program are afforded state-of-the-art learning resources, excellent liaison with potential employers in government and the private sector, access to a core of successful graduates, and exposure to an experienced and accomplished faculty.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the Master of Science degree program in Applied Intelligence, students will be expected to:
- Discuss the intelligence process and its inherent challenges in the current environment within each of the disciplines of intelligence;
- Explain the application and history of intelligence in various fields;
- Use deep research techniques to capitalize on available proprietary and open source materials and use collection plans to respond to complex taskings;
- Utilize software to assist in the various stages of the analytic process;
- Examine collected data and information using a variety of structured analytic techniques and methodologies;
- Evaluate and reduce bias in the analytic process to produce higher-quality analytic products;
- Produce descriptive, explanatory, and estimative analytic conclusions based on critical inquiry, analysis of situational complexity and an appreciation historical perspective;
- Compose effective analytic documents and briefings, based on thorough research and the use of appropriate analytic techniques, which respond to decision-maker needs; and
- Produce research in the intelligence field to add to the body of knowledge for analytic professionals.
Those interested in receiving additional information about the graduate program, including an application packet, should complete the on-line inquiry form.
