Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence (MS) at University of Southern California

An online and residential MS providing interdisciplinary understanding for graduate-level planning and leadership in human security and GEOINT work within the U.S. Department of Defense, State Department, related agencies, NGOs and international organizations. It gives workforce-focused leadership, management and technical knowledge for GEOINT applications, data collection systems, analytic methods and mission support.

Department: Spatial Sciences Institute  |  Duration: 32 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

24 core units (Human Security and Disaster Management, The Practice of Geospatial Leadership, Geospatial Intelligence Tradecraft, Concepts for Spatial Thinking, Geospatial Technology Project Management, Remote Sensing for GIS), one 4-unit elective and a 4-unit capstone, Applied Geospatial Intelligence Problem Solving, taken in the final semester.

Career pathways

Leadership and management roles in GEOINT and human security within U.S. defense and State Department agencies, supporting organizations, NGOs and international organizations.

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