Program Overview
Massey University's Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence provides advanced understanding of intelligence roles, functions, and processes, with a focus on ethical and professional issues. It offers in-depth knowledge of intelligence history, policy, and analytical frameworks, preparing graduates for intelligence careers in the public sector and government agencies. The program is delivered part-time over two semesters and is not currently open to international students.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Massey University's Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence (PGCertIntel):
- Objective: Provides advanced understanding of intelligence roles, functions, and processes.
- Focus: Critical understanding of ethical and professional issues in intelligence practices.
- Target Audience: New Zealand Security Sector and Non-Security Sector Agencies.
Features:
- Enables advanced analytical skills and application of structured analytical frameworks.
- Offers in-depth knowledge of intelligence history, policy, and antecedents.
- Develops critical thinking, writing, and communication skills necessary for intelligence careers.
- Provides connections and support through close relationships with partner agencies in the security sector.
- Offers opportunities for applied learning and real-world application.
- Prepares graduates for intelligence roles within the public sector and government agencies, including New Zealand Police, New Zealand Customs Service, Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), and RiskNZ.
- Further study options: Postgraduate diploma or master's degree in International Security.
Outline:
- Qualification Type: Postgraduate Certificate
- Level of Study: Postgraduate
- NZQF Level: 8
- Time to Complete: 1 year part-time (not available for full-time study)
- Delivery Mode: Distance and online
- Open to International Students: No
- Structure: Part-time over two semesters
Courses and Specialisations:
- Students choose 60 credits worth of courses from the following:
- Intelligence in the International Security Environment (294741): Focuses on key concepts and methodologies of intelligence gathering and analysis, the intelligence cycle, and the application of intelligence in investigations and detection.
- Intelligence Operations (294744): Provides a critical analysis of security intelligence operations, utilizing research and observations from selected case studies to understand the changing nature of intelligence and critically appraise its role in national and international security operations.
- Contact the university for inquiries about prior learning, exemptions, and transfer of credit.
Careers:
- Graduates can find employment in intelligence roles within the public sector and government agencies, including:
- Analyzing international and regional politics, conflict, and threat
- Conflict resolution
- Border security
- Policy analysis
- Risk management
- **Further study options: Postgraduate diploma or master's degree in International Security.
Other:
- This program is not currently open to international students.
Massey University of New Zealand - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Overview:
Massey University is a research-led university in New Zealand, known for its excellence in innovation and the creation of new knowledge. It offers a wide range of academic programs and support services to students.
Services Offered:
Massey University provides a variety of support services to students, including: *
Academic support:
Guidance and resources for academic success. *Student life services:
Support for personal well-being, career development, and social engagement. *Māori @ Massey:
Dedicated services and resources for Māori students. *Pacific Massey:
Support and resources for Pacific students.Key Reasons to Study There:
Research-led institution:
Massey University is known for its strong research focus and commitment to innovation.Diverse student body:
The university welcomes students from various backgrounds and cultures.Supportive environment:
Massey provides a range of services and resources to help students succeed.Other:
Distance and online study:
Massey offers a wide range of distance and online study options.Alumni network:
The university has a strong alumni network that provides support and connections for graduates.Entry Requirements:
Admission to Massey:
All students, including EU home students and international overseas students outside the EU, must meet the university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence:
- Completed a relevant Bachelor's degree; or
- Demonstrated scholarly work alongside extensive relevant professional experience.
Additionally:
- Copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University are required.
- Applicants relying on scholarly work with relevant professional experience must submit a CV.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To study this qualification, all students, including EU home students and international overseas students outside the EU, must meet Massey University's English language standards.
- Hold a relevant Bachelor's degree or demonstrate scholarly work with extensive relevant professional experience.
- Submit official academic transcripts.
- Meet Massey University's English language standards.