Are you an early-to-mid-career professional? Do you aspire to make a significant impact in the fields of national security, intelligence, and diplomacy? This is the programme for you!
Programme Overview
This unique programme, the only one of its kind in the Commonwealth Caribbean, explores the role of intelligence in national security, delves into the legal and psychological aspects of crime, and offers expertise in cybercrime investigations. Graduates gain a competitive edge for careers in law enforcement, intelligence agencies, security management, and forensic investigations.
Some courses within the programme include:
- Research Methodology II 2
- National and Regional Security 3
- Intelligence Operations and Intelligence Organisations
Programme Details
- Campus: Main Campus
- Degree Components:
- Core Requirements: 33 credits
- Emphasis Requirements: 9 credits
- Programme Delivery: Face-to-Face / Blended
- Programme Duration: 2 years
- Total Credits: 42
- Specialisations:
- National and International Security
- Terrorism and
- Intelligence Analysis and Management
- Counterterrorism Studies
Admission Requirements
- Applicants should have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an approved/recognized university with a B+ average or Upper Second- Class honours or an equivalent GPA.
- Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree with a lower than B+ average but with compensating experience in the field of national security, intelligence, and criminal justice (3 – 5 years) and/or additional qualifications like a diploma or certificate in National Security and Intelligence Studies.
- Work professionals in the field of national security, intelligence, and criminal justice (mid and senior level individuals) who do not have an advanced degree but have at least 5 – 10 years of experience may also apply.
- Adequate undergraduate and/or graduate preparation in the proposed field of study and general education. Assessment of preparation is done by MA Acceptance Committee (MAAC).
Note: There is provision to accept non-standard applicants who do not satisfy the standard academic criteria but such applicants must produce evidence of relevant and equivalent experience and their suitability for the course. Such non-standard applicants would normally be senior criminal justice professionals or senior personnel working with public sector organizations concerned with security and penology-related operations. An interview will be required for all non-standard students and some standard students where appropriate.
- Evidence of ability to handle master’s level work in the English Language. Students whose first language is not English must submit acceptable scores on the English Language achievement test (e.g., IELTS; TOEFL).
- A minimum of two satisfactory recommendations showing strong potential for leadership and service.
- A written statement of purpose for graduate study in the MS NSIS program.
What you'll learn
The Degree prepares students for impactful careers in the fields of national security, intelligence, and diplomacy. Study areas include an understanding of the global security landscape, intelligence analysis and collection, an understanding of counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence, cybersecurity and more.
How this Programme Helps You
The Master’s degree in National Security and Intelligence Studies unlocks a multitude of career advancement opportunities. The programme deepens your understanding of national security threats, intelligence-gathering techniques, and criminal behaviour and positions you for leadership roles within security agencies, law enforcement, and government institutions forensic investigators, cybercrime specialists and more.