Master of Science in Intelligence Analysis
Cutting-edge education for driven professionals
University of Detroit Mercy's Master of Science in Intelligence Analysis builds on traditional courses in the areas of criminal justice and security administration, where the topics of crime foreseeability, threat analysis, crime prevention through environmental design and offender behavior are central. The degree is a 33-credit-hour graduate program. It is ideal for individuals looking to advance their career in this area, as well as for members of the military.
U.S. Government Demand
Ideal for individuals looking to advance their career in this area, as well as for members of the military.
Border City Location
The Detroit-Windsor area is uniquely situated to provide corporate, local law enforcement and national government opportunities.
Critical Need
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment for information security analysts to grow 33% from 2020 to 2030.
Meeting U.S. Government Demand
This master's program is designed to help meet U.S. government demand for more specialists in the area of intelligence analysis to assist in the tasks of homeland security in the face of threats from global terrorism.
Border City Location
As a major border city, one which has the highest volume of commercial traffic with a foreign country of any U.S. city, the Detroit-Windsor area is uniquely located to provide corporate, local law enforcement and national government opportunities, issues and situations relevant to intelligence analysis.
Forecasting Risk
The field of intelligence analysis uses "open intelligence" information to provide forecasts of risks and benefits to guide governmental, law enforcement and private industry decision making.
These forecasts involve use of available data and news sources to analyze crime patterns, security threats, possible terrorist targets and other relevant societal trends.