Master of Science in Intelligence Analysis

It’s no secret: Intelligence analysts provide insights that enable decision-making in a complex and uncertain world. Timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence is a key advantage in a competitive global environment, where information is power.

Intelligence analysts with a broad suite of analytical skills are critically important in today’s multifaceted landscape. Designed to meet that need, our innovative, well-rounded master’s program will prepare you for a range of key roles within the intelligence field.

Whether you’re interested in starting a career in intelligence or are looking to advance into a top-level position within a public and private intelligence organization, a master’s degree in intelligence analysis can help you reach your goal.

Gain Practical Skills and Expand Your Knowledge

Learn from leading theorists and practitioners from the national and international intelligence community: professionals with real-world experience in organizations such as the CIA, National Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State Counterterrorism Bureau, and the U.S. Army.

You will leave the program with the critical thinking and analytical skills to identify actionable insights from diverse sources—and with the persuasive communication skills needed to share your knowledge with decision-makers. A sample of classes offered includes:

• The Art and Practice of Intelligence
• Intelligence Analysis
• Strategic Culture Analysis
• Intelligence Ethics
• Leading Intelligence Organizations

This 100% online program offers a flexible schedule with start dates in the fall, spring, or summer. Attend full- or part-time and complete your degree in about two years.

Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876 and ranked seventh among national universities in 2022 by U.S. News and World Report , is a top-tier research university with campus locations in Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and committed to cultivating every student’s capacity for lifelong learning, Johns Hopkins fosters independent and original research and strives to bring the benefits of discovery to the world. The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs division offers professional graduate degree programs for adults seeking flexibility, career advancement, and personal enrichment.