Overview

The Intelligence and Security Studies - Social Influence program from Augusta University teaches how strategic adversaries have targeted propaganda campaigns against the United States as well as cross-cultural comparisons. When possible, the courses will also focus on case-studies of US adversaries to understand strategic comparative advantage concerning social influence campaigns.

This concentration is interdisciplinary and collaborative in nature, teaching the social science of influence campaigns combined with modules on communication, history, intelligence studies, and socio-psychological aspects of group behavior and decision-making. The concentration is aimed at understanding the human element of cyber-operations involving social influence including social media warfare.

Careers

There are a variety of employment opportunities in the profession of Intelligence and Security Studies. Having a dedicated concentration in social influence will greatly amplify the job prospects of our graduating students in the areas:

Strategic Security Policy
Intelligence Analysis
Advancement in Military
Law Enforcement
Academia

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Homeland Security
Intelligence Studies
Research and Analysis Methods for Intelligence and Security Studies
Terrorism Studies
Security Studies
The Causes and Prevention of War

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Augusta, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Social Psychology View 7 other Masters in Social Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution (foreign degree must be evaluated for U.S. equivalence).
Recommended GPA: ~2.7 overall undergrad or ~3.0 on graduate coursework; waivers possible in special cases.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (unofficial may be used for review but official must arrive by deadlines).
Three letters of recommendation, including at least one academic reference.
Resume/CV summarizing academic and work history.
English proficiency scores (if applicable): TOEFL ≥79 (iBT) or IELTS ≥6.5 unless waiver criteria are met (U.S. degree or approved country).
Application fee: non‑refundable (e.g., $55).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15084 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14796 USD / year

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In-State

4248 USD / year

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Funding

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