Overview

Liberty University ’s Master of Science in National Security (Online) will help you explore how nations use diplomacy, intelligence, and military strength to develop policy and regional stability or to take action in a crisis. You’ll study history, political theory, and public policy analysis. Within our national security-focused courses, you’ll learn about threat scenarios, defense budgets, and security strategy.

You can explore a wide variety of career opportunities in national security — especially once you have a master’s degree. You could pursue a career as a federal agent, secret service member, cryptologist, or security officer. You could even go into fields like intelligence, foreign affairs, logistics, or industrial security.

Your country benefits when people like you stand guard over the welfare of its people. When you pursue your degree through Liberty, you can receive the training you need to lead with integrity in national security.

Career Opportunities for M.S. in National Security Online Graduates

Cryptologist

Defense programme project manager

Elected official

Federal law enforcement officer

Foreign affairs officer

Government manager/executive

Industrial security analyst

Intelligence analyst

Legislative aide

Logistics specialist

National security analyst

Policy analyst

Professor

Research specialist

Secret service member

Security officer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

National Security Structure & Responsibilities

Ethics in National Security

National Security, National Defense, & Foreign Policy

Historic Lessons of National Security in War & Peace

Sovereignty & National Security Challenges

Terrorism & National Security

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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6.5

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General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Admission application
Application fee
Official college transcripts
Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form
Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11610 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11610 USD / year

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In-State

11610 USD / year

≈ 11610 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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