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 prepares 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 the program with 15 courses.
Admissions Criteria for all Advanced Academic Programs
In addition to the materials and credentials required for all programs, the Master of Science in Data Analytics and Policy requires:
- Statement of purpose (two pages double-spaced): Explain your reasons for seeking admission and how you will use the degree to advance your career. Your statement should also address your ability or potential to perform quantitative analyses.
- Writing sample (5-7 pages double-spaced). The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to make and support an argument. It does not need to be quantitative.
- Current resume.
Program Requirements
Students pursuing an MS in Data Analytics and Policy may obtain an additional credential by completing a sequence of courses offered by the Certificate in Intelligence. This combined credential will require students to complete 15 courses (in lieu of 17 to complete both degrees separately). Students are required to take the following courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Data Analytics and Policy | ||
Complete Five Required and Five Elective Courses | ||
AS.470.681 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
AS.470.768 | Programming and Data Management | 3 |
AS.470.709 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
AS.470.673 | Data Visualization | 3 |
AS.470.862 | Capstone for Data Analytics and Policy | 3 |
Intelligence Courses | ||
Select one course from each section | ||
Introductory Courses | ||
AS.470.711 | 3 | |
AS.470.748 | The Art & Practice of Intelligence | 3 |
Law and Ethics | ||
AS.470.650 | 3 | |
AS.470.696 | 3 | |
AS.470.731 | Privacy in a Data-driven Society | 3 |
AS.470.795 | The Constitution and National Security | 3 |
Theory, History, and Context | ||
AS.470.620 | 3 | |
AS.470.680 | 3 | |
AS.470.707 | International Security and Intelligence | 3 |
AS.470.760 | Comparative Intelligence Systems | 3 |
AS.470.792 | Social Science in National Security and Intelligence | 3 |
Intelligence Operations | ||
AS.470.607 | 3 | |
AS.470.662 | 3 | |
AS.470.665 | 3 | |
AS.470.719 | 3 | |
AS.470.724 | Managing Dangerous Futures: Global Political Risk Analysis | 3 |
AS.470.740 | Cyber Policy, Strategy, Conflict and Deterrence | 3 |
AS.470.752 | Intelligence Analysis | 3 |
Applications of Intelligence | ||
AS.470.668 | The Politics and Process of American Foreign Policy | 3 |
AS.470.697 | Intelligence and Counterterrorism | 3 |
AS.470.707 | International Security and Intelligence | 3 |
AS.470.722 | 3 | |
AS.470.745 | Terrorist Financing Analysis and Counterterrorist Finance Techniques | 3 |
AS.470.797 | Intelligence to Secure the Homeland and Hometown | 3 |