Professional Master of Science in Global and National Security at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

The interdisciplinary Professional Master of Science in Global and National Security (PMSGNS) program prepares graduates to have a broad understanding of the strategic, institutional, technological, and cultural contexts in which scientists, engineers, technologists, lawyers, businesspeople, and other public and private sector employees operate. The program covers several important international issues that transcend states and regions, such as nuclear weapons and non-prolife.

Faculty: Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies | Department: Global & National Security Program | Duration: 33 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Students must submit a Program of Studies to the GNSPI front office the semester prior to graduation. It should include courses completed with grades, and the final semester courses in progress.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BA or BS in any major with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA Completed Application Form Letter of Intent Required Current Resume Required Three Letters of Recommendation: Letters should preferably address the applicant's ability to perform independent research, analysis, and to communicate the results using written and verbal communication. Comments on applicant’s time management and ability to stay on task are also valuable. Students cannot take more than six credit hours without being admitted into the PMSGNS degree program. To be admitted to the PMSGNS program of study, student must complete GLNS500 with a B grade or better. No GRE required. This is a professional master's degree; no thesis is required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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