University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences: School of Social Sciences 11 courses
College of Arts and Sciences Department: School of Information Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information Concentrations: Cyber Intelligence Strategic Intelligence This major shares a core with the Cybersecurity Intelligence and Information Security, M.S. The Master of Science (M.S.) in Intelligence Studies is an applied graduate major designed to train a “next generation” of information and intelligence professionals for the private and public sectors. The Cyber Intelligence Concentration is designed to develop intelligence professionals who specialize the cyber domain USF’s Intelligence Studies major is built around an innovative STEM-based model for professional analytic education. The curriculum focuses primarily on developing analytic competencies, and subsequently allows students to focus on specialized subject-matter areas. The principal aim is to train problem-solvers who understand strategic concepts and analytic methodologies and can apply that knowledge to advance an organization’s interests and objectives. Graduates will be capable of developing and evaluating new knowledge; generating and analyzing courses of action; expressing clearly reasoned opinions; and communicating effectively in writing, oral presentation, and visual display. Major Research Areas: Strategic Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis, Information Studies, Information Analytics, Cybersecurity, National Security
Shared Core Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIS 6703 | Core Concepts in Intelligence | 3 |
| LIS 6700 | Information Strategy and Decision-Making | 3 |
| LIS 6107 | Advanced Professional & Technical Communication for Analysts | 3 |
| Total Shared Core Requirements | 9 credits | |
Strategic Intelligence
An additional 6 credit hours as listed in the MSIS Student Handbook or chosen with consultation and approval from the Graduate Director. Or other graduate course with prior approval by the Graduate Director.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIS 6260 | Foundations of Information Science and Technology | 3 |
| LIS 6702 | Advanced Intelligence Analytic Methods | 3 |
| LIS 6674 | Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) | 3 |
| LIS 6404 | Project Management for Information Professionals | 3 |
| LIS 5802 | Information Analytics | 3 |
| Total Strategic Intelligence | 21 credits | |
Cyber Intelligence
Or other graduate course with prior approval by the Graduate Director.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIS 6260 | Foundations of Information Science and Technology | 3 |
| LIS 6702 | Advanced Intelligence Analytic Methods | 3 |
| LIS 6674 | Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) | 3 |
| LIS 6404 | Project Management for Information Professionals | 3 |
| LIS 5802 | Information Analytics | 3 |
| LIS 6709 | Cyber Intelligence | 3 |
| LIS 6670 | Advanced Cyber Intelligence | 3 |
| Total Cyber Intelligence | 21 credits | |
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