Postgraduate Certificate in International Security – PGCertIntlSy
Politics & Policy
A course by
Massey University
Study global and national security topics at a postgraduate level. This part-time certificate is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their understanding of contemporary international security challenges.
NZ$5,326
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Critically analyse security concepts and institutions
Understand and evaluate foundational and emerging issues in international security, including key actors and frameworks.
Evaluate security policy and global challenges
Assess traditional and non-traditional threats, and how policy and institutional responses are shaped at national and international levels.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in International Security from Massey University is a part-time qualification offering advanced study of key issues in global, regional, and national security. Students will critically explore both traditional and non-traditional security threats, including terrorism, environmental and economic security, intelligence, and security policy in New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. The qualification is designed to deepen understanding of how international institutions, state and non-state actors, and geopolitical shifts shape the security landscape.
Course Content
- Foundational concepts and institutional frameworks in international security
- Analysis of traditional and non-traditional security threats
- Role of state and non-state actors in security
- Functions of international organisations in security
- Geopolitical and policy shifts shaping security dynamics
- Methodological issues in advanced social inquiry and research
- New Zealand's national security and strategic environment
- Terrorism, violent extremism, and radicalisation
- Economic and environmental security challenges
- International counter-terrorism policy, strategy, and operations
- Asia-Pacific security environment and policy
- Mobility and security in a globalised world
- Intelligence gathering and operations in international security
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Policy analystSecurity and risk analystGovernment roles in intelligence and securityInternational relations advisorDefence sector professional
Build skills in these industries
Government and PolicyDefenceSecurity and Intelligence
