Overview

The Intelligence Analysis at the James Madison University integrates knowledge from a variety of disciplines such as philosophy, history, economics, political science, technology and business.

Key Features

Students learn how to be analysts with courses emphasizing research, reading, thinking, writing, and speaking – and the use of technologies to facilitate that.

Topics addressed in our courses cover subjects related to security (such as terrorism or cyber-crime) from any of the eight intelligence domains: national security, military, homeland security, law enforcement, business, private sector security, geospatial, and cyber.

As an IA major you’ll:

Learn how to transform raw information into critical reports used to understand intelligence issues

Gain an aptitude for identifying intelligence gaps, evaluate information from multiple sources, monitor trends and interpret events related to particular countries or issues through your coursework.

Learn innovative ways to structure your thinking to solve complex real-world problems when there is both time pressure and a lack of reliable information.

Customize your degree to different types of analysis through your choice of a minor.

Careers

Most IA majors are likely to pursue careers in either the US Intelligence Community, or in a private corporation. As such, there are many potential job descriptions that one might fulfill:

Business Analyst

Counter-terrorism Analyst

Country/Area Analyst

Diplomatic Analyst

Economic Analyst

Intelligence Analyst

Law Enforcement

Market Analyst

Military Analyst

Political Analyst

Sales Analyst

Security Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intelligence Analysis

Intelligence Analysis Domains

National Security Intelligence

Research Design and Writing for Intelligence Analysis

Seminar on Issues in Intelligence Analysis

Ethics, Law and Intelligence Analysis

Intelligence Analysis Capstone Project Preparation

Capstone Project in Intelligence Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Fall deadline for national students: January 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submitted online application

Official transcripts (complete and original copy, in English)

Proof of English language proficiency (non-native speakers)

One letter of recommendation

Copies of your temporary visa documents

Financial certification form

$70 Application Fee

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

31906 USD / year

≈ 31906 USD / year
Out-of-State

31906 USD / year

≈ 31906 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14300 USD / year

≈ 14300 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Harrisonburg

Funding

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