Overview

On the Intelligence and National Security Studies programme at Coastal Carolina University students learn the fundamentals of the intelligence process (collection, analysis, and communication) and the social scientific skills necessary to ensure rigor and validity in the production of knowledge.

Key facts

Learn to be both scholar and practitioner; we believe the best practical decision-making requires keen scholarly analysis.

Gain cutting-edge quantitative skills through the minor program Data Analytics for Intelligence and Security. Experience high impact learning through study abroad, our ISS Research Fellows program, and the extracurricular activities of our sister entity, the Center for Applied Intelligence.

The intelligence and Security Studies programme is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in security-related career fields that involve research, analysis, planning, and evaluation of policies and programs.

Careers and opportunities

The course routinely place ISS program graduates in federal and state agencies, the private sector, and top graduate schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macroeconomics

Digital Earth

Intelligence Ethics

Military Ethics

Science for Security

Science for Security Laboratory

Intelligence Analysis

Intelligence Communications

Intelligence Operations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Conway, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed international undergraduate application

A nonrefundable $45 application fee in U.S. funds

Official secondary school transcript(s) with certified English translations

Proof of English proficiency (all applicants from non-English speaking countries)

Copy of passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29926 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29926 USD / year

≈ 29926 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11640 USD / year

≈ 11640 USD / year

Living costs

Conway

United States

992 - 1726 USD / month

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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