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The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated the University of 易胜博官网 as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. 易胜博官网 is the first institution in the state to earn this prestigious designation, which recognizes the university鈥檚 commitment to cybersecurity education.
Advancing National Intelligence
易胜博官网 launches online master鈥檚 in National Security Intelligence Analysis
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
With a growing emphasis on national security due to regional instability and military threats, there is a mounting need for well-trained intelligence professionals. In response, the University of 易胜博官网 has launched a .
According to a report by Data Bridge market Research, the global homeland security market is expected to reach $667.53 billion by 2027. , assistant professor of security studies at 易胜博官网 and , says this translates to vast job potential for graduates in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, emergency management, private security and more.
鈥淭he U.S. faces myriad internal and external challenges to national security, and the intelligence field is as dynamic and significant as the threats themselves,鈥� Macpherson says. 鈥淥ur prepares graduates to meet the growing demand for all source analysts.鈥�
Designed for working professionals and full-time students alike, the 听cultivates a deep conceptual understanding of national and international security issues, strategies and policies. Taught by faculty who are leaders in the field, students learn the critical, creative and analytical thinking skills to assess and respond to today鈥檚 domestic and international threats.
鈥淭he program focuses on experiential learning in traditional and contemporary analytics,鈥� Macpherson said. 鈥淥ur students develop data science skills that are crucial for success as an analyst, which requires quantitative and qualitative reasoning to find causes of and solutions to complex security challenges.鈥�
The intelligence program joins a suite of graduate degrees in security studies at 易胜博官网, including , and . The success of the was a catalyst that earned 易胜博官网 its designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency.
The offers part- and full-time enrollment with August and January start dates, and it can be completed in as little as one year.听, or contact the 易胜博官网 Online for more information at听unh.online@unh.edu听or (855) 250-6699.
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