Program Details

Intelligence Analysis

Academic Unit : Faculty of Resilience

Dr. John Hatzadony

Program chair

Dr. John Hatzadony

Delivery Site(s)

Rabdan Academy

Mode(s) of Delivery

Face-to-Face (maximum of up to 25% online courses)

Mode(s) of Study

Full-Time / Part-Time
Master of Science

Duration 1 year

No. of Credits 36

Master of Science

Duration 2 years

No. of Credits 36

Master of Science

Duration 3 years

No. of Credits 36

Mission

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 safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management (SSDEC) sectors

Description

The program provides a specialised, theoretical foundation and applied skills for a graduate to function successfully as an intelligence analyst. Specifically, graduates possess the skills to critically scrutinise unstructured and often ambiguous data within a variety of competitive, security, and criminal contexts, including organised crime, national security, safety, and terrorism.

Educational Objectives

  • Have relevant technological skills, knowledge, and abilities for employment as a manager in the SSDEC sector.
  • Work, lead, and communicate effectively in a team to achieve common goals.
  • Apply standard, ethical practices, procedures, and technologies to collect information, identify threats, assess risk, and develop effective programs.
  • Implement organizational, interagency solutions to strengthen the SSDEC community and build national resilience capacities.
  • Expand knowledge and capabilities through continuing education, certification, or other lifelong learning opportunities.
  • Fulfil civic duties and responsibilities through local, national, or global service

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing the MSc in Intelligence Analysis (MIA) program, a graduate will have the following competencies:

  • Critically evaluate key events and activities in intelligence and counterintelligence from theoretical, historical, and professional practice perspectives.
  • Appraise current organisational structures, resources, capabilities and responsibilities of intelligence institutions.
  • Assess information requirements and essential intelligence processes necessary to provide responsible decision-support to commanders and/or managers at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
  • Critically evaluate professional practice in selecting and applying appropriate processes for collecting, processing, and exploiting information used in intelligence products.
  • Develop and deliver analytical products, professional written reports, and verbal and/or multimedia presentations.

Program Structure

Number of Credits per Component

ComponentCourse CountCredit Total% of Total
Core61850%
Research2925%
Elective3925%
Totals1136100%

Online Courses

Program Courses that are approved for Optional Online Delivery

Course Code Course Title
MIA515 Intelligence Management (online)
MIA525 Military Intelligence and Warfare (online)
SEC595 Thesis

Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
MIA500 Intelligence Theories and Applications 3
MIA505 Intelligence Communication 3
MIA510 Advanced Analytical Techniques 3
MIA515 Intelligence Management (online) 3
MIA521 Intelligence Collection 3
MIA525 Military Intelligence and Warfare (online) 3
  Total 18

Research Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
SEC580 Research Methods 3
SEC595 Thesis 6
  Total 9

Elective Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
MIA520 Cyber Threat Analysis 3
MIA531 Geopolitics 3
MIA551 Tactical Intelligence 3
MIA560 Global Terrorism 3
MIA575 Financial Intelligence 3
PAS530 Criminal Intelligence 3
PAS535 Transnational Organised Crime 3
PAS565 Aviation and Maritime Security 3
  Total 24

Study Plan:Ideal Full-time Study

Code Name Credits PreReq
MIA500 Intelligence Theories and Applications 3
MIA505 Intelligence Communication 3
Elective Elective 3
Code Name Credits PreReq
MIA510 Advanced Analytical Techniques 3 MIA500
MIA515 Intelligence Management (online) 3
Elective Elective 3
Code Name Credits PreReq
MIA521 Intelligence Collection 3
SEC580 Research Methods 3 MIA500
Elective Elective 3
Code Name Credits PreReq
MIA525 Military Intelligence and Warfare (online) 3
SEC595 Thesis 3 SEC580

Study Plan:Ideal Part-time Study

Code Name Credits PreReq
MIA500 Intelligence Theories and Applications 3
MIA505 Intelligence Communication 3
Code Name Credits PreReq
MIA510 Advanced Analytical Techniques 3 MIA500
MIA515 Intelligence Management (online) 3
Code Name Credits PreReq
MIA525 Military Intelligence and Warfare (online) 3
Elective Elective 3
Code Name Credits PreReq
MIA521 Intelligence Collection 3
SEC580 Research Methods 3 MIA500
Code Name Credits PreReq
SEC595 Thesis 6 SEC580
Code Name Credits PreReq
Elective Elective
Elective Elective 3
Entry Requirements

Students must meet Rabdan Academy’s general admissions requirements

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Faculty Members

Dr. Petros Violakis

Dr. Petros Violakis

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Arsene Saparov

Dr. Arsene Saparov

Assistant Professor

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Dr. John Harrison

Dr. John Harrison

Associate Professor

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