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Our comprehensive program rests on three pillars: military security, economic security, and energy and environmental security.<\/p>\n<p>Courses cover theoretical and practical aspects of global security always closely connected to today\u2019s most pressing issues. Additional elective courses are available from relevant degree programs including Government, Public Management, Intelligence Analysis, Energy Policy and Climate, Environmental Sciences and Policy, and Communication.<\/p>\n<h3>Study on Your Terms<\/h3>\n<p>About 90% of our students work full-time while enrolled in the program. We offer a flexible schedule with start dates in the fall, spring, or summer. You can earn your degree online, attend evening classes in Washington, D.C., or a mixture of both.<\/p>\n<h2>Global Security Studies Master\u2019s Student Outcomes<\/h2>\n<h3>Core Skills Gained in Global Security Studies<\/h3>\n<p>A master\u2019s in global security studies helps you build the knowledge and skills to examine security challenges from multiple political, economic, military, environmental, and international perspectives. At JHU AAP, your curriculum has been designed by experts in the field to incorporate international relations, military strategy, global political economy, qualitative research methodologies, and quantitative methods. Elective coursework allows you to explore subjects such as technology and war, transnational organized crime, disinformation, climate change, and energy security. Developing a multidisciplinary perspective is necessary because security challenges rarely fit within a single category. Prepare yourself to evaluate evidence, understand geopolitical relationships, assess competing explanations, and communicate policy implications clearly when addressing complex problems.<\/p>\n<h2>Global Security Studies Master\u2019s Courses<\/h2>\n<p>Below are a few examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/advanced.jhu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/ma-global-security-studies\/degree-details-and-courses\/\">global security studies master\u2019s courses<\/a> that you can take as part of our program. These courses will help you gain the skills you need to advance in your career and improve your abilities. 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