Overview

In this area of concentration, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of complex, intersecting global threats like organized criminal and terrorist networks, and the various policies, strategies and mechanisms to combat these threats. Security Studies - International Security is offered by University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Students at this Security Studies - International Security area of concentration offered by University of Massachusetts Lowell will gain knowledge in:

Counterterrorism Policies and Strategies

Advanced Security Studies

Threat Assessment and Risk Management

Politics and Economics of Public Policy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Global Trafficking and Criminal Networks

Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Issues in Computer Crime and Cybersecurity

Global Issues and Human Rights and Justice

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Terrorism Networks

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
Letters of recommendation written by individuals qualified to judge the ability of the applicant to carry on graduate work and research as requested by the department. Refer to the department page to learn about the number of required recommendations.
Official scholastic test scores specified for various degree programs at the University (see individual departmental requirements).
The official score report for an institutionally approved language test for students from countries where English is not the national language. The thresholds for English tests are set by the department.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17080 USD / year

≈ 17080 USD / year
Out-of-State

17080 USD / year

≈ 17080 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17080 USD / year

≈ 17080 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Students at this Security Studies - International Security area of concentration offered by University of Massachusetts Lowell will gain knowledge in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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