Security and Intelligence
Study National and Global Intelligence
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Acquire the knowledge and skills to become a leader in intelligence, security and law enforcement. Choose one of three tracks: Chinese and Asian Studies, Intelligence or Security Management.
Engage with a broad range of national security and intelligence disciplines ranging from public safety, asymmetrical warfare studies, homeland security enterprise, emergency management and intelligence analysis.
Prepare to influence global conflict resolution. This program provides you a historical study of world conflicts and an in-depth review of conflict management policies and processes.
Gain the knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful throughout the homeland security enterprise online and on your time.
Key Benefits
Expert Faculty
Professors are former corporate security and government agents with professional, academic and global experience to prepare you for success.
On-Campus or Online Modality
With residential campuses in Florida and Arizona and our fully online Worldwide Campus, you choose the learning environment that fits your lifestyle.
Prepare for Your Future
Receive the training you need to emerge from the program ready to begin your career.
Program Highlights
Among the Best in Research
Participate in capstone projects that apply curriculum to real-world security challenges, including opportunities to work on special projects with the Department of Homeland Security.
Engage With Professionals
Take part in internships and co-ops with public and private sector leaders in global security operations.
Leading Edge Programs
The College of Business, Security and Intelligence is the first college of its kind in the nation.
Securing Our Future
Embry‑Riddle gave me the foundation, but more than that, it taught me how to think ... It’s about understanding not just what’s happening — but why, and what it means for the future.
Program Outcomes
Security and Intelligence curriculum prepares students for careers in security, intelligence and related fields and sets them on a potential path for continued schooling and lifelong learning. Previous students have been hired for both internships and jobs by the U.S. Military, Amazon, The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Defense and many more.
Alumni Careers:
- Background Investigator
- Crisis Specialist
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Financial Fraud Investigator
- Industrial Security Analyst
- Investigative Specialist
- Lead Forensic Accountant
- Platoon Leader
Scholarships & Aid
Did you know that 94% of Embry‑Riddle first-year students receive some form of financial aid through scholarships, grants and loans? Millions of dollars from internal and external scholarships are disbursed to recipients each year.
Embry‑Riddle offers various options for funding your education, so don't let cost deter you from advancing your education and career. Our counselors can advise you on financing your future — investing in yourself with a degree from Embry‑Riddle is a wise choice.
by the numbers
- 1926 The year Embry‑Riddle was founded. .
- 100+ Degrees to choose from. .
- 95% Employed or continuing education within a year of graduation. .
- 160,000+ Alumni around the world. .