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An Online Master’s in Intelligence

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Earn Your Master’s in Intelligence Studies Online1

Threats to the security of states, institutions, property, and people persist, necessitating expert command of strategic intelligence gathering, analysis, and operations. With a MA in Intelligence Studies from American Public University (APU), you can build knowledge and analytical skills to be competitive in intelligence, security, and corporate sectors.

APU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times.2 At APU, there are no entrance exams and classes start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule. Ask us about transfer credit opportunities to help you save time and money in completing your degree.3

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Making Quality Higher Education Within Reach

$470
Per Credit Hour

Tuition for master’s degrees and graduate certificates. We offer many grant options. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Request information to learn more.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.4

0
Entrance Exams

No GRE®, GMAT®, or other standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.5

$0
Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

$0
Transfer Credit Evaluation

APU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.6

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No-cost Ebooks

Thanks to the University Book Grant, all master's students receive no-cost ebooks.

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Why You Should Earn This Master's From APU

Flagship Program

APU is one of the leading authorities in intelligence studies and this degree is sought by those who aspire to leadership in the field. The University has a deeply rooted history educating our nation’s military, and the program’s highly respected curriculum has been shaped by its faculty’s close ties to intelligence, government, and defense communities.

Leading-Edge Coursework

Explore counterintelligence, homeland security, weapons of mass destruction, organized crime, counterterrorism, national security, signals intelligence (SIGINT), human intelligence (HUMINT), open-source intelligence (OSINT), and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). Focus your studies by choosing a concentration.7

Private Sector Application

Apply your studies to intelligence-related professional goals for the corporate sector. Coursework options include cyber intelligence, cybercrime analysis, privacy, and intellectual property.

No Entrance Exams

You don’t need an entrance exam or GRE® score to apply for this program. Courses start every month, so you can decide when it’s best for you to begin.8

Career-Relevant Expertise

Faculty bring their real-world knowledge from the military, intelligence, defense, and other government agencies, as well as the corporate sector, so you are able to immediately apply your learning to your professional practice.

Learn With Peers

You will be challenged to address the complex security issues facing communities around the globe as you learn alongside students representing the military, government, and the public and commercial sectors.

Ways to Save and Pay on Your Master's

Explore your options to make learning affordable.

Scholarships and Loans
Scholarships are awards that do not need to be repaid. Loans do require repayment and come from banks, credit unions, credit cards, and private companies.
Federal Student Aid
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to see what you qualify for. Our advisors can answer questions about federal student aid.
Personal Funds
We accept MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover, ApplePay®, GooglePay®, PayPal®, and e-checks. You can also use our Automatic Debit Plan to spread out payments.
Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans. Financial aid advisors help veterans navigate their education benefits too.
A Special Rate For Our Military
$250 Per Credit Hour*
APU gives all eligible undergraduate and master’s-level students a Preferred Military Rate.
University-Funded Grants
We offer a variety of tuition grants to help all achieve their academic goals. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate.
Employer Benefits
Does your employer offer tuition assistance? Some organizations have partnerships with us that provide tuition benefits.

* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

Jovanka Rodriguez

"I really didn't think that an online platform was going to work for me, because I'm such a visual learner. In truth, it was the best option for me to be able to balance my work, life, and personal time."10

Jovanka Rodriguez | MA, Management
JoAnna Liming

"The faculty are just phenomenal. If you had a question, you sent them an email or a chat message. They responded practically right away."11

JoAnna Liming | BS, Information Technology
Bryan Mogaru

"I grew up wanting to fight the bad guys. With my education now, I know how they think. I’ll be able to catch the bad guys. I see myself making a difference in the world."12

Bryan Mogaru | BA, Homeland Security, MS, Cybersecurity

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