Overview

Global security is an evolving issue facing countries, companies, and communities. Successful security and intelligence experts need specialized critical thinking and problem solving skills to effectively lead responses to today’s threats.

The Security and Intelligence Studies program at Northeastern University offers an interdisciplinary approach that merges security, law, diplomacy, politics, and constitutional rights to create well-rounded leaders. You’ll gain skills in intelligence collection and dissemination, analysis, research, threat assessment, and evaluation of information and policy development while focusing on the importance of civil liberties in pursuing security.

While this program is offered on campus, most of your classes will be taken online, allowing you to work with an extended network of students.

Career outlook

Prepare for security roles such as intelligence analyst, special agent, information security officer, corporate security specialist and manager, criminal investigator, or fraud investigator.

Security and intelligence-related occupations are projected to grow much faster than the average. New positions combined with replacements are expected to produce more than 200,000 openings per year across the United States. (JobsEQ)

Federal employment has grown for most security-related occupations. Emergency management specialists reported the highest growth, followed by investigative analysis. (opm.gov)

Top Boston employers for security professionals include Humana, MassMutual Financial Group, Deloitte, State Street Corporation, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory. (JobsEQ)

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

National Security - Law and Policy

Homeland Security

Contemporary Threats to Homeland Security

The Intelligence Community Interagency Collaboration

Civil Liberties and Security

Intelligence Analysis & Policy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States
Arlington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online application

Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): Identify your educational goals and expectations of the program. Please be aware that Northeastern University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose.

Professional resumé

Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer

English language proficiency proof.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27570 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27570 USD / year

≈ 27570 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27570 USD / year

≈ 27570 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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