Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Intelligence Analysis from Charles Sturt University is designed for intelligence professionals in various sectors, offering postgraduate studies through the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security. It addresses the growing demand for skilled professionals in intelligence analysis, providing tools to develop predictive strategies and analytical skills.
The Master of Intelligence Analysis from Charles Sturt University is intended to provide you, as an intelligence professional - whether in law enforcement, national security, public or private sectors - with the opportunity to undertake studies at postgraduate level through our Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS).
Intelligence analysis is a field experiencing significant growth with a high demand for skilled professionals. Build your analytical skills across recent issues and events to form predictive strategies that support strategic planning and prioritisation of resourcing with our online Master of Intelligence Analysis.
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.
This course is designed to assist existing intelligence practitioners, and those hoping to access this field.
As such students who are already working in as an intelligence analyst/practitioner, as well as those who hope to enter the profession, may be admitted (on a case by case basis) to the course.
Applicants will normally have an undergraduate degree and relevant intelligence and analysis professional experience.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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.
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.
The course consists of six core subjects, a pathway in either coursework, research or workplace research, and two AGSP electives.
Essential set (96 pts)Core subjects48 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsJST450Introduction to Intelligence8 credit ptsJST428Operational Intelligence8 credit ptsJST495Intelligence and Analytics8 credit ptsJST452Intelligence Management8 credit ptsJST541National Security and Intelligence8 credit ptsJST555Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)8 credit ptsCompulsory subjects32 Credit PointsSelect one (1) of the following:
Coursework32 Credit PointsComplete two (2) compulsory subjects and two (2) postgraduate subjects offered by AGSPS:
CodeTitleCredit PointsJST539Counterintelligence8 credit ptsJST540Independent Knowledge Integration: Theory and Professional Practice8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsResearch 32 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsJST530Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal16 credit ptsJST531Dissertation16 credit ptsWorkplace research 32 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsEMG505Work Based Project16 credit ptsEMG506Literature Review16 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit PointsSelect two (2) postgraduate subjects offered by AGSPS:
CodeTitleCredit PointsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit pts