Program Overview

Advanced Course in Intelligence Management

The Advanced Course in Intelligence Management is designed for individuals interested in the management of intelligence in various fields, including civilian, diplomatic, humanitarian, commercial, military, or police. The course aims to develop students' knowledge and strengthen their capacity as public sector officials, private entrepreneurs, or international civil servants.

Target Group

The target group for this course includes:

• Those interested in the management of intelligence in civilian, diplomatic, humanitarian, commercial, military, or police fields
• Public sector officials
• Private entrepreneurs
• International civil servants
• Individuals interested in the profession of intelligence as collectors, researchers, analysts, and professional report writers

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the course include:

• A relevant three-year degree or diploma
• Appropriate practical experience in public and international affairs
• Those without a relevant degree or diploma may be admitted if they have relevant experience

Course Details

• Qualification code: 77115
• Duration: Six months
• Language medium: English

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this advanced course is to equip students with critical intelligence management skills, operational competencies, and relevant attitudes to address challenges in diplomacy, crime, conflicts, instability, and war. The course provides a clear understanding of the intelligence cycle, including intelligence information tasking, gathering, analysis, report writing, and dissemination.

Modules

The course consists of the following modules:

ADCIM01 - Introduction to Intelligence Management: Purpose and Nature

• Content: The syllabus covers intelligence management in business affairs, statecraft, and continental and international intelligence organizations
• Topics:
  • The purpose and nature of intelligence management
  • The role of intelligence management for statecraft, continental or international bodies
  • Ethics and oversight in intelligence management

ADCIM02 - The Intelligence Cycle

• Content: The syllabus provides insight into the intelligence cycle and its management
• Topics:
  • Introduction to the intelligence cycle
  • Information networked world and the state of big data
  • Intelligence report writing and dissemination

ADCIM03 - Selected Spheres of Intelligence Management in Practice

• Content: The syllabus focuses on the use of intelligence management in selected spheres
• Topics:
  • Application of intelligence-informed decision-making in the diplomatic sphere
  • Application of intelligence-informed decision-making in the conflict prevention, peacebuilding, peacekeeping, negotiations, and sustainable peace sphere
  • Application of intelligence-informed decision-making in the human security sphere

Course Leader and Administrator

• Course leader: Prof Josiah Lebakeng
• Programme administrator: Mr Mohau Manthata

Registration Periods

The course has specific registration periods, which are typically semester-based.