Graduate Certificate in Strategic Intelligence and Analysis — Online
Prepare yourself with the skills to meet the growing need for strategic intelligence, intelligence operations, and counterintelligence professionals.
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Overview
Northeastern University’s Graduate Certificate in Strategic Intelligence and Analysis prepares you for success in security and related fields. There is an ongoing need for professionals trained in strategic intelligence, intelligence operations, and counterintelligence in both the government and private sectors.
You’ll learn from leaders with years of experience gained at organizations including the FBI, CIA, and military. They bring real-world experience to your studies, having served as constitutional scholars, White House policy advisors, security agents and operatives, and military officers. You’ll also gain invaluable insights into the intricacies of intelligence collection and analysis within the context of a democratic society.
Unique Benefits
- Study online or in Boston as a part- or full-time student.
- Build your skills, knowledge, and resumé.
- Expand your future opportunities with smaller investments of time and money than are required for an advanced degree program.
- Stack credits from this certificate program into Northeastern’s Master of Arts in National Security and Intelligence program.
Career Prospects
| Job Title | Annual Salary (US) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Detectives & Criminal Investigators | $64,830 (mean, May 2023) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Intelligence Analysts | $93,579 (median estimate) | College Board (BigFuture) |
| Emergency Management Directors | $86,130 (median, May 2024) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Private Detectives & Investigators | $52,370 (median, May 2024) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $51,040 (mean, May 2023) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Police & Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | $54,770 (mean, May 2023) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Program Curriculum
For details on required courses, concentrations, and electives, please consult the current academic catalog.
Faculty
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Todd Larson
Chief Information Officer in financial services industry and part time NEU LecturerFull bio
Cost and Tuition
Tuition
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2024-2025 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.
Application Deadlines
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:
Domestic Application Guidelines
International Application Guidelines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
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