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Postgraduate Certificate of Intelligence

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Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence is designed to prepare students for a role within the Australian Intelligence community based upon a theoretical understanding of intelligence issues.

Key features

  • This program focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the intelligence field
  • Appeals to a wide cross-section of government and security professionals
  • Provides insight into select Australian and international intelligence communities.

Minimum course duration

1 year

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Those wishing to advance to a career in the intelligence community.

Course fee

AUD $7,704.00 p.a. This is the Course Fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree from a recognised university OR for those without a first degree, a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

See entry requirements.

Notes:

Study Options: Full-time, Part-time

Mode of study: On campus, Online

What you will study

General requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 12
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this certificate

800 level or above Credit Points
Required PICT813 Intelligence Analysis: Concepts and Application 4
Required 8cp from PICT814 Intelligence and National Security
PICT838 Insurgency and Non-State Security Challenges
PICT844 Advanced Intelligence Analysis
PICT845 Intelligence Product and Decision Making
PICT846 Competitive Intelligence 8
Total credit points required to satisfy this certificate 12

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities

Our graduates find employment in government and non-government organisations, security and intelligence networks.

Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie for postgraduate study

Macquarie University graduate programs give you a competitive edge in the workplace, assist your move to a new career and give you that personal sense of achievement.

Our flexibility means that you can transfer degrees, study part-time or by correspondence, and listen to your lectures remotely through iLecture.

We are investing in new classroom buildings, new labs, recreational facilities, a teaching hospital and a new library, to ensure that the best facilities continue to be provided to our students.

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Contact us

Louise Hutchence

Ph: 02 9850 1421

Fax: 02 9850 1440

Email: louise.hutchence@mq.edu.au

Web: www.pict.mq.edu.au

Apply

Postgraduate Certificate of Intelligence

MQ course code: PC-INTEL

Apply
  1. Print and complete the Postgraduate Coursework Direct Application (pdf 478kb) and return to: Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, Level 2, Building Y3A Macquarie University, NSW 2109.
  2. View the Postgraduate Coursework List for 2012 (pdf 322kb) for specific information required to complete the application form.

Re-admission

If you have previously enrolled and would like to re-apply for the same course, please complete the MQ Postgraduate Re-admission Form (pdf 406kb) and return to: Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, Level 2, Building Y3A Macquarie University, NSW 2109.


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