Strategic Intelligence Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

Graduate certificate giving an academic foundation in intelligence studies, preparing students for further graduate study or professional intelligence work. The curriculum follows International Association for Intelligence Education guidelines covering strategic thinking, core concepts, analytic methods and analytic communication.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Dean's Office | Duration: 12 credit hours | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Four courses: Information Strategy and Decision-Making, Advanced Intelligence Analytic Methods, Core Concepts in Intelligence, and Advanced Professional and Technical Communication for Analysts. Time limit to complete the certificate is five years.

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Entry requirements

Graduate certificate applicants (USF graduate certificates): must submit an application for admission to the certificate and meet University admission requirements, including minimums for English proficiency. Application deadlines: Fall June 1, Spring October 15, Summer February 15. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying. Additional requirements with the application: professional resume and a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words).

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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.

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)

Duration: 12 credit hours

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