Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence – PGCertIntel
Justice & Policing
A course by
Massey University
Gain advanced skills and knowledge to pursue careers in intelligence within the public sector, including analysis, conflict resolution, risk management, and policy analysis, with Massey's Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence.
NZ$5,326
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply structured intelligence analysis frameworks
Develop and utilise analytical methodologies relevant to intelligence activities and decision making.
Critically evaluate intelligence history and policy
Demonstrate advanced understanding of intelligence development, policy formation, and historic context within security sectors.
About This Course
Massey’s Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence provides advanced understanding of the roles, functions, and processes of intelligence. The programme covers structured analytical frameworks, the history and policy of intelligence, and develops advanced critical thinking and communication skills required in intelligence careers. Graduates will be equipped for roles in government agencies and security sectors including policing, border security, analysis of politics and threats, and risk management.
Course Content
- High-level analytical skills and intelligence analytical frameworks
- History, policy, and antecedents of intelligence
- Critical thinking, writing, and communication for intelligence careers
- Intelligence-led policing (294710)
- Intelligence in the international security environment (294741)
- Intelligence operations (294744)
- Ethical and professional issues in intelligence practice
- Application of intelligence in investigations and detection
- Security intelligence operations and applied case studies
Entry Requirements
Relevant Bachelor's degree; or
Build towards these roles
Intelligence analyst (NZ Police, NZ Customs, MPI, MBIE, NZTA, RiskNZ)Conflict resolution specialistBorder security operativePolicy analystRisk management advisor
Build skills in these industries
Public sectorGovernmentIntelligence agencies
