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Master of Science in Intelligence & Security Studies
Our globally connected world brings unprecedented opportunities—and unprecedented threats. Governments and businesses alike need professionals equipped to monitor, understand, and thwart risks whenever (and wherever) they arise.
Next start date: January 13, 2025
LVC’s master’s in Intelligence & Security Studies puts you at the forefront of national security policy and intelligence analysis. Choose from six start dates per year. Earn your degree with 30 credits.
Learn More About the Program
This online-only program gives you the flexibility to complete a degree in as fast as one year, if you’re enrolled full-time. We welcome working professionals; our self-paced program features accelerated seven-week terms, so you can concentrate on your studies when your schedule permits.
30
credits
$787
2024–25 cost per credit hour
Online
format
1 year
minimum time to completion
$102,600
median salary for information security analysts
8th highest
occupational growth field, information security analysts (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
35%
projected employment growth 2021–31 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Career Options
Use this degree to begin working for government or private industry, or to build the credentials needed to advance in your field.
Our alumni are prepared for employment with in the intelligence community, including the NSA, military branches, special operations and law enforcement agencies, as well as leading defense contractors, intelligence companies, and critical infrastructure firms.
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Strategic Planning Analyst
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Intelligence Officer
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Operations Analyst
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Personnel Security Specialist
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Intelligence Analyst
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Threat Assessment Officer
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Collection Management Officer
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Intelligence Research Specialist
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Information Security Specialist
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Operations Research Analyst
In Their Words
I have found the professors’ own professional experiences to be incredibly valuable. Dr. Kirisci has facilitated numerous discussions with experts from various sectors within the intelligence community. These conversations have provided deep insights into the diverse opportunities across these fields and have highlighted the crucial role that networking plays in achieving career success.
Marietta Cordero
M’25,
Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst, Department of Defense
My Intelligence & Security Studies classes touched on every aspect of intelligence and security, from the military, environment, business, and more, making the program well-rounded. The scope allows graduates to branch into whatever area they are interested in pursuing.
Lee Amarose
’19, M’23,
Law Enforcement Analyst, Harford County (Md.) Sheriff’s Office, Southern Precinct
My LVC MSISS degree will open doors and benefit me in multiple ways. This program offers a comprehensive approach to security and intelligence topics in classes, providing knowledge that can benefit me in my current job and any future jobs in the intelligence community.
Sara Hopper
M’24,
Intelligence Analyst, Foresight Security Consulting, Oregon
