International Security Studies (MISS) University of Trento

Overview

The courses of this International Security Studies (MISS) programme offered at the University of Trento are based on an extensive articulation of the concept of security, aiming to complement the traditional strategic and military approach to encompass human security, economic and financial security, environmental and climate security, resource and food security, cyber and digital security.

Key Facts

Your learning experience over the 2 years will be enriched also with language skills as well as soft and transversal skills, thanks to an entire semester dedicated to a traineeship or research experience abroad, some practical experiences of innovative learning with leading international academics, experts and practitioners.

You will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to

• Identify and analyse national and international security issues;

• Evaluate tools and policies for managing crises, conflicts and global challenges;

• Contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of interventions at national and international levels.

Career:

The careers and roles that your training will prepare you for are many and varied:

• Analysts of national and international security-related phenomena, able to identify, understand and assess global challenges.

• Researchers contributing to academic and operational knowledge in the field of security.

• Officials and functionaries in positions of responsibility in national and international, governmental and non-governmental organisations.

• Experts in the design, implementation and monitoring of security policies and programmes.

• Managers capable of analysing, implementing and evaluating intervention strategies in crisis and conflict contexts.