Governmental Studies Programs

Geospatial intelligence allows us to understand a particular environment—anywhere on Earth—without setting foot there. Analysis of data from satellites and sensors informs and shapes important decisions in the government, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Learn more about the MS in Geospatial Intelligence program.

Global security in the 21st century is complex: rising powers, non-state actors, hybrid wars, cyber challenges, resource scarcity. With these challenges comes an opportunity to create smart, effective policies that help shape and protect our world.

Learn more about the MA in Global Security Studies program.

Bring about meaningful change and advance your career with a master’s in government. The flexible program equips you with practical skills for solving today’s governmental, political, and policymaking challenges.

Learn more about the MA in Government program.

This cutting-edge program empowers students to tackle meaningful policy challenges using analytics. Students graduate with the expertise to be data-driven decision-makers and policy leaders in both the public and private sectors.

Learn more about the MS in Data Analytics and Policy program.

It’s no secret: Intelligence analysts provide insights that enable decision-making in a complex and uncertain world. Timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence is a key advantage in a competitive global environment where information is power.

Learn more about the MS in Intelligence Analysis program.

Nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) advance social progress, support health and human rights, aid in disaster recovery, and provide arts and education, among other critical services. Become an agent of change through mission-based work.

Learn more about the MA in Nonprofit Management program.

Advance your government or public service career with Hopkins’ innovative and flexible MA in Public Management program. Whether an online or on-campus student, what you learn in class will help you to address real-world governance and policy issues.

Learn more about the MA in Public Management program.

Johns Hopkins was built upon inquiry, discovery, and sharing knowledge. America’s first research institution is the premier place to prepare for an exciting career in research administration and leadership.

Learn more about the MS in Research Administration program.

Whether you are looking to join the intelligence field or advance your career to leadership positions within the intelligence community, this post-baccalaureate certificate is designed to help you accomplish your goals.

Learn more about the Certificate in Intelligence program.

Learn to perform sophisticated data analyses, draw substantive conclusions, and effectively communicate results to address contemporary political, policy, and governance challenges.

Learn more about the Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy program.

Nonprofits around the world are shaping public policy, delivering services, mobilizing for collective impact, contributing to our economies, and in general facilitating the citizen participation and influence that creates free and effective societies.

Learn more about the Certificate in Nonprofit Management program.

Advance your knowledge in government and politics, ethics, global economics, financial theory, and management, and set yourself apart from the competition in a career that overlaps public and private sectors.

Learn more about the MA in Government and MBA Dual Degree program.

The combined MA in Government/Certificate in Intelligence prepares its graduates for careers in the U.S. Intelligence Community and in those parts of the government and private sector that use intelligence or work with the Intelligence Community. Students can complete this program with only 15 courses. Most students take two courses per semester.

Learn more about the MA in Government and Certificate in Intelligence program.

Students pursuing an MA in Global Security Studies may obtain an additional credential by completing courses that lead to the Certificate in Intelligence. This combined credential will prepare its graduates for careers in the U.S. Intelligence Community and in those parts of the government and private sector that use intelligence or work with the Intelligence Community. Students can complete this program with only 15 courses.

Learn more about the MA in Global Security Studies and Certificate in Intelligence program.

Students pursuing an MS in Data Analytics and Policy may obtain an additional credential by completing courses that lead to the Certificate in Intelligence. This combined credential will prepare its graduates for careers in the U.S. Intelligence Community and in those parts of the government and private sector that use intelligence or work with the Intelligence Community, as well as other parts of the national security community. Students can complete this program with only 15 courses.

Learn more about the MS in Data Analytics and Policy and Certificate in Intelligence program.

Students pursuing an MA in Public Management may obtain an additional credential by completing courses that lead to the Certificate in Intelligence. This combined credential will prepare its graduates for careers in the U.S. Intelligence Community and in those parts of the government and private sector that use intelligence or work with the Intelligence Community.

Learn more about the MA in Public Management and Certificate in Intelligence program.

Students pursuing an MA in Public Management may obtain an additional credential by completing a sequence of courses offered by the Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy. This combined credential will prepare its graduates for careers in government agencies that require extensive use of data analysis in policymaking and public administration.

Learn more about the MA in Public Management and Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy program.

Students pursuing the MA in Public Management may obtain an additional credential by completing a sequence of courses offered by the Certificate in Nonprofit Management. This combined credential recognizes the interdependence of the governmental and nonprofit sectors and their common ground in mission-driven performance. Students are required to complete 16 courses (in lieu of 18 to complete both degrees separately).

Learn more about the MA in Public Management and Certificate in Nonprofit Management program.