The program offers young and mid-level professionals a post-graduate academic training in security studies that will enhance their understanding of global affairs and security challenges. Theory-loaded seminars are combined with policy-orientated courses to teach you how academic research can be useful in practice.

A master’s degree in International Security Studies qualifies you for various positions in the very diverse and complex field of international security. Students typically go to work in these sectors:

• Government and Intelligence Agencies

• International Governmental Organization

• Non-Governmental Organizations

• Private companies with a link to the security sector

Target Audience

The MA program in international security studies is aimed at young practitioners from all sectors of the security community

• Officers at the end of their fixed term service (up to two years before discharge)

• Serving officers as part of their advanced training

• Civil servants in an early or mid-level of their career (Ministries, Police, Government Agencies)

• Civilians with relevant work experience in the security sector

Six Good Reasons to Apply for the MA International Security Studies

• Join a policy-orientated program on a high academic level

• Profit from an international faculty of academics and practitioners with decades of professional expertise

• The small class size of max. 15 students gives every student the chance to actively participate

• Study at the campus of an international security and defense studies institute alongside government officials from 110 countries

• The vast alumni network gives you the opportunity to get in contact with security professionals in your country, region and area of interest

• Enjoy the unspoilt nature of Germany’s number one location for winter and alpine sports