Overview

The Master of Arts in National Security and Intelligence (MA NSI) from Fairmont State University provides a strong foundation in the missions, structure, and tradecraft of the national security and intelligence community, and an intense focus on both current and emerging global security issues. This program will enable you to develop and apply rigorous analytical techniques to complex national security issues, and key skills for the leadership and ethical expectations you will face throughout your career.

Career Opportunities

From now through 2026, it is estimated that the national security and intelligence sector will require nearly 100,000 new employees. Most of these positions will require graduate-level experience in a directly applicable field.

The program is designed to give students a competitive advantage in pursuing careers national security and intelligence fields. The MA in NSI program provides graduates the skills and experience to secure rewarding, in-demand careers in national security and intelligence career occupations. Graduates will be qualified to seek employment in organizations, institutions such as:

Central Intelligence Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Defense
Department of State
U.S. Congress
U.S. Marshals Service
State- and local-level law enforcement
National Guard
Think tanks and non-profit organizations

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Information Operations: Principles, Policies, and Challenges

Homeland Security and infrastructure

Terrorism Analysis

Defense Intelligence Analysis

Intelligence, Covert Action and Low-Intensity Conflict

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fairmont, United States

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Terrorism & Security Cyber Security View 208 other Masters in Business Intelligence in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in National Security and Intelligence or related field (e.g., Information Systems, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration)
Two (2) letters of recommendation - at least one of which must be from someone unaffiliated with Fairmont State (e.g. current or former work supervisors, those who can speak to your character and ability to manage graduate level study).

A sample of recent writing, which you feel demonstrates your ability to use evidence to persuade or inform your audience about a given point.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21486 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21486 USD / year

≈ 21486 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10036 USD / year

≈ 10036 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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