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Strategic Intelligence and Analysis

Certificate

Prepare yourself with the skills to meet the growing need for strategic intelligence, intelligence operations, and counterintelligence professionals.

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Program Format
On ground
Time Commitment
Part time, Full time
Duration
6 - 12 Months
Entry Term(s)
Fall, Spring
Meets F1 visa requirements
Yes

Program overview

Learn from leaders

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.

  • 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.

Admissions

Apply to the program

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.

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.


  • Online application

  • Professional resumé

  • Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission

    • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

  • English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:

    • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date

    • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores

  • Other materials may be required

Program objectives

Prepare for success

Gain the skills to thrive in strategic intelligence and analysis.

Connect analysis and policy

Gain insight into the relationship between analysis and policy, using historical and present-day case studies to properly align intelligence production with customer needs.

Develop practitioner-level knowledge

Build your expertise in intelligence disciplines to support all-source collection efforts, threat assessments, and alignment with operational requirements.

Learn to lead

Develop the ability to navigate effectively in a dynamic and challenging global security environment.

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Degree building

Stack your certificate

Earning a graduate certificate is a fast and affordable way to acquire specialized skills while building toward your master’s degree. Upon completion of this certificate program, you may be able to apply your credits to an eligible master’s program, saving time and money on your degree.

Some of the eligible master’s programs for this certificate include:

Contact an enrollment counselor to learn more about eligibility requirements.

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Cost of attendance

Tuition and financial aid

  • $14,592
    Tuition in USD

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 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.

There are many ways to pay for your education, including scholarships, financial aid, and more. Connect with a financial counselor to learn about your options and make your dream a reality.

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