Bachelor in National Security Affairs and International Relations - Pathway to M.S. (Dual Admission)
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
5 - 6 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
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Introduction
A Program for Future National Security Officers and International Ambassadors
If you’re looking to join a fast-paced and growing field that will help you better understand critical issues facing the world, Nova Southeastern University’s National Security and International Affairs Dual Admission program could help. It allows you to save a spot in NSU’s well-respected national security master’s program while you complete your bachelor’s degree, streamlining the path from student to competent, confident professional.
NSU’s Master of Science in National Security and International Affairs focuses on giving you the critical analysis skills to understand the current state of national and global challenges. You’ll build upon your historical understanding of security affairs and can focus your studies on domestic or international issues. We are also now offering a concentration in Cybersecurity to ensure that you can tailor your program to fit your professional and academic interests.
Program overview
Dual admission majors are available for qualified freshman and transfer students interested in these growing fields. Students must complete the bachelor’s degree and all prerequisite coursework before entering the National Security Affairs and International Relations program.
The M.S. in National Security Affairs and International Affairs prepares students with theoretical, research, and applied skills in the emerging academic field of national security affairs.
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What Can You Do with a National Security Affairs and International Relations Master’s Degree?
The M.S. in National Security Affairs and International Relations will help you gain the theoretical, research, and applied skills you need to contribute to the growing field of national security.
You’ll learn to analyze intelligence and assess the threat of domestic and international terrorism and develop a deep understanding of the international context in which U.S. national security issues are shaped. Completing the program will prepare you for a career in the private or public sector, including federal, state, and local governments.
Related Careers
- Federal agent
- Ambassador
- Government service
- Cyber security specialist
Competencies
Ability to gather and analyze intelligence information.
Understanding of historical context and contemporary forces informing the field.
Perform textual analyses and clearly communicate findings.
Career Potential
- 5% Growth (job outlook 2018–2028)
- $122,220 (median pay 2019)
- 6,200 (number of jobs as of 2018)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics