This Master of Science program prepares graduates for positions as intelligence analysts who are able to lead a team in the preparation of assessments based on the ethical collection, correlation, and analysis of information for the security, safety, defence, emergency and crisis management (SSDEC) sectors. The program provides a specialized, theoretical foundation and applied skills for a graduate to function successfully as an intelligence analyst.
The program prepares graduates for positions as intelligence analysts who are able to lead a team in the preparation of assessments based on the ethical collection, correlation, and analysis of information for the security, safety, defence, emergency and crisis management (SSDEC) sectors.
- Have sufficient technological skills, knowledge, and abilities for employment as an intelligence analyst.
- Effectively work, lead, and communicate in a team to achieve common goals.
- Utilize standard, ethical practices and procedures for collection, correlation, analysis, evaluation, and presentation of information.
- Expand knowledge and capabilities through continuing education or other lifelong learning opportunities.
- Fulfil civic duties and responsibilities through local, national, or global service
By successfully completing the MSc in Intelligence Analysis (MIA) program,
a graduate has the following competencies:
- Interpret the theory and history of the discipline of intelligence.
- Apply critical thinking skills to real world issues.
- Appraise collected data and information using a variety of analytic techniques and methodologies.
- Prepare analytic products in written, oral, visual, and/or multimedia formats.
- Devise open source research and collection management practices.
- Facilitate and manage intelligence processes and practices.
- Produce research in the intelligence
Part Time
Semester One
Code | Title | Credits | Core/Elect | Pre/Coreq |
MIA500 | Intelligence Theories and Applications | 3 | Core | None |
MIA510 | Advanced Analytical Techniques | 3 | Core | MIA500 |
Semester Two
Code | Title | Credits | Core/Elect | Pre/Coreq |
MIA505 | Intelligence Writing | 3 | Core | None |
MIA525 | Intelligence, Military and Warfare | 3 | Core | None |
Semester Three
Code | Title | Credits | Core/Elect | Pre/Coreq |
MIA515 | Intelligence Management and Communications | 3 | Core | MIA505 |
MIA | Elective Course I | 3 | Elective | None |
Semester Four
Code | Title | Credits | Core/Elect | Pre/Coreq |
MIA520 | Cyber Threat Analysis | 3 | Core | None |
MIA580 | Research Methods in Intelligence | 3 | Core | None |
Semester Five
Code | Title | Credits | Core/Elect | Pre/Coreq |
MIA | Elective Course II | 3 | Elective | None |
MIA590 | Research Project | 3 | Core | MIA580 |
Semester Six
Code | Title | Credits | Core/Elect | Pre/Coreq |
MIA | Elective Course III | 3 | Elective | None |
MIA | Elective Course IV | 3 | Elective | None |
- Recognized bachelor level qualification with a 3.0 minimum of a 4.0 CGPA, or equivalent
- Minimum English language of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent