Master of Science in
Security & Intelligence Studies

Strong Career Potential

• Enhances the career prospects for entry-level professionals and mid-level leaders, managers, operators and analysts.

Learn From the Best

• Faculty have academic qualifications and extensive professional experience in security, intelligence, law enforcement, policy and cyber intelligence.

One-of-a-Kind Program

• The degree is housed in the College of Business, Security and Intelligence — the first of its kind in the nation.

Leading Industry

• Embry-Riddle founded the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), a threat intelligence and information analysis network that has become a model across the nation.

Get Recruited

• Local, state and federal agencies often recruit graduates of this program before they’ve even completed their degree.

Notable Careers

• Cyber Operations Officer
• Special Agent
• Intelligence Analyst
• Cyber Security Rationalization Analyst

Growing Demand

• Career opportunities in field are projected to grow 33% by 2030.
• Average salary in this industry: $80,667

Notable Employers of Alumni

• U.S. Department of Defense
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Cobham Aerospace
• Transportation Security Agency

Transfer Credit

• Varies by campus, program and more.
• Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.

Estimated Costs

• Varies by campus, program and more.
• Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.

Campuses Offering Degree

• Prescott, AZ

Specializations

• Security
• Intelligence
• Security and Intelligence

• Cyber Lab and Cyber Intelligence and Security Center –  Learn about how information and systems can be compromised and practice cyber defense techniques against real-world cyberattacks.
• Global Security Operations Center – A "situation room" where students come to run simulated conflict scenarios and conduct practical emergency response drills.

You can find more state-of-the-art labs and facilities at both residential campuses, and our leading virtual labs bring hands-on opportunities to you anywhere in the world.

Consider the following degrees:

• M.S. in Cyber Intelligence and Security (PC) – Interdisciplinary and technical approach
• M.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering (DB) – Learn through cybersecurity attack and defense exercises
• M.S. in Aviation Cybersecurity (WW) – Protecting and managing information
• M.S. in Information Security and Assurance (WW) – Unique specializations available

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