Objectives
The Master of Science in Intelligence Analysis degree is designed to enhance the analytical skill levels of intelligence analysts, to include federal, state, and local criminal intelligence analysts.
Further, the degree is designed to inculcate leadership skills in all levels of the intelligence analysis hierarchy.
- Students gain and apply basic leadership skills and principles necessary for producing intelligence of value within a bureaucratic setting, either governmental or private.
- Students develop written, oral, and visual presentation skills necessary for a dynamic, succinct, and timely reporting of analytical conclusions to policy and decision makers.
- Students acquire and make use of research tools applicable to the collection and analysis of large volumes of data.
- Students apply new and enhanced skills to making informed, timely decisions and ensuring that related tasks are understood, accomplished, and assessed.
- Students learn the importance of ethics and integrity as a foundation for analytical debate and conclusion.
- Students enhance their creative and strategic thinking in the intelligence environment.
