Online Master's in Applied Intelligence
Curriculum
To earn an Online Master's in Applied Intelligence, you must successfully complete 11 courses (33 credits total), including:
- 2 core courses (6 credits total):
- Ethics
- Capstone
- 5 foundation courses (15 credits total):
- Introduction to Applied Intelligence
- Psychology of Applied Intelligence
- Applied Intelligence Communications
- Understanding Intelligence Collection
- Advanced Analytical Techniques
- 4 elective courses (12 credits total):
- For a current list of electives, visit the Course Schedule page.
Focus Areas
The Applied Intelligence program offers four focus areas that enable you to tailor your studies and sharpen your expertise in a particular area of study:
- Homeland Security Intelligence: Learn how to produce intelligence estimates and assess risk related to key homeland security issues, while also exploring the role of technologies in collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence.
- Cyber Intelligence: Enhance your professional skills by learning how to produce cyber threat and defense analyses and manage cyber surveillance operations.
- Law Enforcement Intelligence: Understand how to develop and apply the intelligence operations frameworks relevant to organized crime and terrorism activities, while gaining a deeper understanding of contemporary issues in policing and the use of technology to prevent criminal activities.
- Business Intelligence: Examine how to leverage business intelligence to provide actionable insights that support decision-making processes and increase competitiveness.
The Applied Intelligence program provides a well-rounded approach to today’s intelligence issues and challenges. The faculty has real-world experience, which they incorporate into discussions and teaching methodologies. By understanding past failures and new technologies, students have the best tools to succeed in the field of intelligence.”Testimonials from current students and alumni.
Program Formats
The Applied Intelligence program is available in both an online format and an on-campus format. You can opt to take classes online, on campus, or through a combination of both.
- On-Campus Format: In the on-campus format, classes are held at the same times every week at our downtown D.C. campus.
- Online Format: The online master’s has the same curriculum as the on-campus format and offers access to all of the same University resources. In this format, you’ll be able to watch lectures and complete assignments on your own schedule.
You’ll have the flexibility to earn your degree at a pace that suits your schedule:
- Full-time students typically take 9 credits (3 courses) during the fall and spring semesters.
- Part-time students typically take 3 to 6 credits (1 to 2 courses) during the fall and spring semesters.
- Although students are not required to take credits during the summer semester, they have the option of registering for one or more courses in order to continue their progress year-round.
STEM OPT Extension
This program is eligible for a 24-month Optional Practical Training extension for degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM OPT) for qualified F-1 visa students.
Accreditation
All programs offered by Georgetown University are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.