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MS in Intelligence Analysis
MS in Intelligence Analysis Program Overview
Intelligence analysts with a broad suite of analytical skills are critically important in today’s multifaceted landscape. Designed to meet that need, our innovative, well-rounded master’s program will prepare you for a range of key roles within the intelligence field.
Whether you’re interested in starting a career in intelligence or are looking to advance into a top-level position within a public and private intelligence organization, a master’s degree in intelligence analysis can help you reach your goal.
Gain Practical Skills and Expand Your Knowledge
Learn from leading theorists and practitioners from the national and international intelligence community: professionals with real-world experience in organizations such as the CIA, National Security Agency, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of State.
You will leave the program with the critical thinking and analytical skills to identify actionable insights from diverse sources—and with the persuasive communication skills needed to share your knowledge with decision makers. And you will do this through classes like:
- The Art and Practice of Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Strategic Culture Analysis
- Intelligence Ethics
- Leading Intelligence Organizations
This 100% online program offers a flexible schedule with start dates in the fall, spring, or summer. Attend full- or part-time and complete your degree in about two years.
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Intelligence Analyst Career Paths with a Master's Degree
Intelligence analysts collect and evaluate information to predict behavior and inform decisions. If you enjoy critical thinking and pattern recognition—and hope to make an impact through your work—intelligence analysis may be a fit for you.
Samuel Mulkey MS in Intelligence AnalysisI always wanted to go to Johns Hopkins. It is such a prestigious school. My biggest takeaway was the capstone work. I would readily recommend this program. I took a lot away from it.
Why to Pursue an MS in Intelligence Analysis at Hopkins
Learn From Experienced Intelligence Professionals
Our faculty includes intelligence analysis experts serving with the nation’s premier Federal intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Department of Homeland Security. Beyond their real-world experience, these faculty members are at the cutting edge of scholarly work defining the future of intelligence analysis.
Take Classes That Match Your Interests
Choose from interesting and relevant electives such as AI and the U.S. Intelligence Community, Analyzing Foreign Militaries, Intelligence to Secure the Homeland and Hometown, and Private Sector Intelligence.
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Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to gather and analyze important intelligence to inform your organization’s decision-making and policy formulation.
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Master’s in Intelligence Analysis FAQs
Johns Hopkins University’s MS in Intelligence Analysis program is a 12-course, 36-credit STEM-certified professional master’s degree program – often completed within 12-24 months, though students have up to five years for degree completion. Courses are offered 100-percent online.
The admissions criteria for the MS in Intelligence Analysis program includes a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent international credential, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The application can be completed online and requires supporting materials, including resume, transcripts, writing sample, and more.
Tuition and fees for the MS in Intelligence Analysis program currently are $62,880 USD. The cost per course is $5,140. Students may be eligible to access federal loans, employer tuition assistance, military and veterans benefits, or partner-organization benefits to offset the cost of the degree. Learn more about financial aid options.
Students are required to complete eight core courses and four elective courses that expose them to advanced analytic methods and social science methodology. Elective courses may include offerings from JHU’s Data Analytics and Policy, Global Security Studies, and Government programs, among others.
Yes. Students successfully completing the program will submit a capstone project that incorporates their mastery of the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills through an analysis of a current issue in intelligence.