Master’s in International Security Studies
120
12 months
$8,000.00 USD (non-subject to VAT)
Full-time or part-time online
Mr Todd Price
Mrs Amber Oquindo
Introduction
Our Masters in International Security Studies is a 1 Year program which consists of 4 terms (12 months) with 7 classes totaling 3 terms, with assignments, discussions, and a Major Research Project (MRP) 4th term. Upon Meeting all academic requirements, the Degree is conferred by Paris Graduate School and Global CT Institute. Scholarships are available with reasonable tuition payments for all budgets.
A bachelors is recommended at the postgraduate level 7 entry / or 5 years of military or Law enforcement will also qualify. Below is the class list and if you require anything else let me know. PGS website for login: (Click Here) We also offer a free pre-course self-paced computer science course and orientation to get students familiar with the online learning environment.
- Retention rate: TBD
- Placement rate: TBD
Objective of the programme
- Increase and broaden their employment opportunities within the international organizations, foreign affairs, government agencies, embassies, and any kind of diplomatic missions.
- Enable them to make significant contributions in the area of international Securities Frameworks and decision making in the inter nations decisions.
- Enable them to integrate their knowledge gained in political/ diplomatic analysis
- Provide them with a recognized and respected qualification which will enable them to complete high level programs including Masters and Doctorate level
- Have an extensive knowledge and critical understanding of some of the major approaches in international security studies.
- Show a reflective intellectual grasp of some of the most challenging security issues today.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply specialized skills and analytical tools to a variety of empirical cases.
- Demonstrate an ability to identify, conceptualize and define abstract problems and issues related to security.
- Show transferable research skills such as advanced analytical thinking and communication skills.
- Upon the completion of the course, you will be able to have a better understanding of the criminal justice system and gain employment within criminal justice or pursue further studies in this area.
- Throughout the program students will work on one research paper to be published in a recognized journal each term. These 2 papers will be 2500 words each. Topics to be chosen, peer reviewed with instruction on research methodology.
Syllabus Overview
Syllabus Overview
| Name | ECTS Credits | Hours * |
|---|---|---|
| ISS501 Intro to Criminal Law (Term 1) | 20 | 25 hours |
| ISS502 International Security Theory and Practice (Term 1) | 20 | 25 hours |
| ISS503 Understanding Human Rights (Term 2) | 20 | 25 hours |
| ISS504 Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies (Term 2) | 20 | 25 hours |
| ISS505 Criminal Investigation and Theory and Practice (Term 2) | 20 | 25 hours |
| ISS506 Terrorism and Policing Response (Term 3) Elective | 10 | 15 hours |
| ISS507 Organized Transnational Crime and Intelligence (Term 3) Elective | 10 | 15 hours |
| ISS508 Cyberspace and the Global Trends 2030 (Term 3) Elective | 10 | 15 hours |
| ISS509A Major Research Project (Term 4) | 10 | 15 hours |
| ISS510 Internship (Term 4) Elective |
* including lectures and self study and research
The Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in International Security Studies is a 6-7 module (120 credits) course, with 40 guided learning hours per module. All modules have an additional 20-50 learning hours of optional materials which include recommended exercises, reading and internet resources.
This is a 360 Guided Learning Hour program where students are required to demonstrate interpersonal, self-study and research and presentation skills throughout the qualification. Assessments are developed to encourage skills that will provide students with a very strong foundation for further advancement in the field.
Students can achieve the guided learning hours in a combination of on-line discussion classroom interactions, attending on-line seminars, visits to on-line conferences, self-study, and group study, as well as independent study and research work.
The postgraduate Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma assessment methods have been designed to enable students to demonstrate level seven outcomes for this level of qualification. You can visit the site you will be logged into once your application is complete and you are accepted into the program. I also included the admissions packet to complete.
Application deadlines
The contract must be signed at least 15 days before the start of the session.
Admission Packet
Applicants can download the admissions packet right from the homepage https://www.globalctinstitute.org Instructions are inside the download and need to be correctly submitted. all questions can be sent to todd.price[@]globalctinstitute.org which is not the same place to submit the packet. Please check inside for the correct submission site.
Accessibility: For people with physical disabilities, please contact us.
Action tracking:
– Signature by the professor of the presence of the students and the professor.
– A diploma and/or certificate of achievement.
The delivery will consist of FOUR components :
- Lecture session
- Tutorial session
- Practical session
- Blended Learning
Lecture Session
Lectures will be of a maximum duration of 3 hours (with a 10–15-minute break during the period) the purpose of a lecture is to provide key information to the students for the subject being taught.
On occasions, lecture exercises are used which require course participants to become actively involved in “learning by doing”, let students take active part in discussing related current topics.
Tutorial Session
Tutorials will be provided through case studies for the students to further discuss and/or undertake the topics previously covered in the lecture sessions.
Students will be given video/written case studies after each lecture topic and work in groups.
Practical Session
Practical sessions are mainly undertaken in the computer laboratories, or workshop activities are set up to enable the learner to reflect on the processes he or she has experienced. Workshops enhance skills development and the acquisition of knowledge. Short presentations alternate with group work. Students spend time working together in small groups, brainstorming, analysing case-studies, carrying out group discussions or group exercises, learner presentations, role play, plenary feedback session.
PGS Blended Learning Portal
Pedagogy is rapidly changing. Pedagogy requires meaningful classroom interactions between educators and learners.
To be awarded an MISS, students must gain 120 credit points, that is, pass all modules; studied in Term 1 to 3.
To get your MISS a minimum grade of a C at each module.
Confirmation of the questions already answered on the application online.
Satisfaction rating at the end of the session.
- Last updated: Jun, 25 2024 10:29pm