About:

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For decades, the State of Israel has been addressing complex national security challenges. Designed in partnership with Israel's globally renowned National Security College, our International program in National Security introduces students to pressing, complex, real-time national security dilemmas, conflicts, and processes in Israel and other regions. The program is ideal for students pursuing a career in governmental, security, and private organizations, who wish to explore and address strategic social, political, ethical, diplomatic, economic, and military dimensions of national security.

 

Highlights:

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Our program has been developed in collaboration with Israel’s National Security College, IDF's highest course of study and the world's leading educational institution for military, intelligence, and government executives from Europe, America, and Asia.  We offer:

• Theoretical knowledge alongside practical tools and skills to address complex national security challenges and processes in both private and public sectors

• Fascinating case studies on national security mistakes, learning curves and achievements which portray Israel's unique role in the Middle East.

•  Selected students will participate in advanced research at the University of Haifa's National Security Studies Center

 

One Year, One Degree

Our one-year program is taught in English over three consecutive semesters from October through September. Graduates will be awarded a Master of Arts in Political Science, alongside a certificate of specialization in National Security Studies

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Highlighted Courses*:

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• Legal and Ethical Aspects of National Security

• The Evolution of War: The Information and Cyber AgeIntelligence and National Security

• Managing the Democratic State: Dilemmas of Policy and Security

• Management of Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities in a Global World

• The National Security of Israel

 

* The curriculum is subject to change without notice