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Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis

Graduate Certificate

Position yourself as an intelligence professional with the Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis from Charles Sturt University. Develop a foundation of analytical skills that are in demand across a field that is experiencing significant growth.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 1 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul, Nov

Domestic Fees

$8,688 per year

About this course

Overview

Learn about the evolution of trends and technologies as you study through our Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS).

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Graduate Diploma of Intelligence Analysis
Master of Intelligence Analysis

Entry requirements

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis need to satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

Be working as an intelligence practitioner in a law enforcement, national security, regulatory, or commercial agency.
Demonstrate professional experience in one or more intelligence practitioner contexts (strategic, operational, or tactical intelligence).
Have completed a relevant Charles Sturt University intelligence short course, or an industry based course recognised by Charles Sturt University.
Hold an undergraduate or post-graduate qualification in criminology, justice, or security studies.
Satisfy the Course Director of other skills or professional qualifications that would make the candidate eligible for entrance into the course.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

Wherever you want to take your career in the intelligence analysis field, you'll be able to demonstrate high-level skills in the collection, collation and analysis of information. You may support criminal investigations and manage and assess large volumes of disparate data, applying contemporary analytical tools and techniques to produce actionable operational and strategic intelligence.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects

24 Credit Points

CodeTitleCredit PointsJST450Introduction to Intelligence8 credit ptsJST428Operational Intelligence8 credit ptsJST495Intelligence and Analytics8 credit ptsRestricted electives

8 Credit Points

Elective subjects to the value of 8 points from any of the postgraduate subjects offered by AGSPS

CodeTitleCredit PointsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Charles Sturt University.

78.8%

Overall satisfaction

77.8%

Skill scale

72.7%

Teaching scale

89.1%

Employed full-time

$100k

Average salary

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