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The EUCLID online master in mediation and conflict resolution is also unique for blending personal level psychology with high-level issues (diplomacy, inter-religious dialogue) and practical skills (negotiation), the purpose is to offer a comprehensive coverage of this broad topic.

The only Master's degree program in diplomacy organized by an international intergovernmental organization and officially used by active diplomats over 4 continents, counting among its students and alumni officials at the minister, ambassador, and diplomatic counselor levels.

Two specialized MSc programs offered online by an intergovernmental university with a recognized expertise in interfaith studies.

The MSc in International Relations, Strategy, and Security aims at providing students with a broad assessment of contemporary international relations, with emphasis on strategy and security issues. It combines in-depth academic training in key concepts, theories, and case studies, alongside a structured process of engagement with contemporary debates and experience. It integrates theoretical approaches with the study of many cases and issues.

The part-time distance learning Master of Science (MSc) in Political Management creates the basis for professional activity in public institutions, for example as an employee or mandatary at municipal, state or parliament level. In order to equip the students with the appropriate knowledge and skills, not only basic knowledge of business administration and economics is taught, but also politically relevant skills in particular. This includes content such as government policy, political management and marketing, election campaign management and press work. Graduates of the Master of Science (MSc) in Political Management are qualified to take on responsible tasks in political organizations. For this reason, distance learning is aimed in particular at employees in public administration, political parties, non-profit organizations and in the communications sector. Network meetings (discussions, lectures, workshops) can be attended as part of the part-time distance learning Master of Science (MSc) in Political Management. The aim of these meetings is to gain concrete insight into political practice.

Tiffin MSc in Criminal Justice (MSCJ), with a concentration in Homeland Security Administration, is an outstanding example of how the real world meets the classroom experience.

Embry-Riddle’s graduate degree in Human Security & Resilience is an online program designed for working professionals who want to transition into a career or a new role within the field. Students benefit from being part of a cutting-edge program whose curriculum is designed to align with current events and security practice, policy, law, and solutions.

The online Master of Science in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence builds leadership and management skills within the context of relevant political, social, and environmental forces. It also empowers students with a passion for risk mitigation, disaster planning, and threat response who want to thrive in highly dynamic, often chaotic environments in the field.

The Master of Science Degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism is earned by completing an online program equivalent to 1.5 years of full-time postgraduate study. Instructors emphasize professionalism, proactive strategies, and a thorough understanding of terrorist dynamics.

The innovative Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence programme explores key themes involving covert and intelligence matters including effectiveness, value, lawfulness, risks and ethics. The course incorporates a wider range of subjects including HUMINT collection, the elicitation of intelligence, investigative interview models, covert techniques, underpinning legislation, oversight mechanisms, intelligence sharing and analysis at local, national and global levels.

Our postgraduate course in Terrorism, Policing and Security is designed to provide police officers with the necessary skills to help combat terrorism and international crime. Focusing on international security issues such as intelligence, military response and criminal justice, you will also analyse security closer to home and identify community policing’s role in combatting radicalisation. Learn how policing theory, governance and policymaking connects to global security via distance learning to better understand the international policing community.

Our postgraduate course in Security Management is designed to meet this challenge, enabling participants and organisations the opportunity to grasp the issues pertaining to security management, counter-terrorism and intelligence, and law enforcement. Learn how different security strategies are designed and implemented on a practical and theoretical level via distance learning to best understand the importance of security management.

Our postgraduate qualification in Intelligence and Security Studies is designed to help strengthen the international intelligence community. Addressing a wide range from the fundamentals through to in-depth topics, including analysis, financial crime, intelligence’s role in counter-terrorism, and historic success and failures of intelligence. Study via distance learning to gain a comprehensive knowledge of intelligence’s importance in our ever-changing and dangerous world.

Our postgraduate course in Diplomacy and Security Studies is designed to equip students with an industry-specific toolkit of international relations and foreign policy, as applicable to security and counter-terrorism. This unique course allows you to apply diplomatic theory to current issues in global crime and gives you a practical toolkit to approach real-world scenarios. Students use an online classroom to learn alongside a global community, giving you first-hand experiences from other countries and organisations.

Analyse the concepts of security studies by developing your knowledge of broader military, strategic and political considerations. You will gain a solid academic grounding in criminology, terrorism and intelligence. The Security Studies programme will help you gain a solid academic grounding in criminology, terrorism and intelligence. This is combined with the practitioner experience of our teaching team, all of which will enable you to engage with institutions and individuals central to the wide area of security.