Intelligence & Information Operations (BAS)
Take Your Place on the Front Lines
Government agencies and private businesses depend on information and intelligence to keep the country, companies and individuals safe and secure. In this non-engineering Bachelor of Applied Science program – offered on the main campus and online – undergraduates work in a top-of-the-line cyber environment learning from faculty who have been on the front lines of intelligence and cybersecurity.
Academics Geared to Modern Intelligence
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Hands-on training, expert-led coursework and four specialized tracks prepare students to meet the complex challenges of modern intelligence work.
- Operational Intelligence
Operations, collection methods, analytical processes - Information Warfare
Offensive and defensive operations, cyber tactics, security strategies - Law Enforcement Intelligence
Intelligence, crime, investigative analysis and support - Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
Signal collection, analysis, and electronic techniques in digital environments
Real World Experiences
Keeping cyberdata and digital assets safe cuts across disciplines, fields and industries. Likewise, experiences outside the classroom are geared to operating in a variety of situations.
- Participate in networking sessions with intelligence leaders and practitioners
- Do internships, capstone projects and supervised research
- Immerse yourself in cultural and language programs
- Attend career preparation summits
Job Ready Graduates
Students gain the operational, analytical and technical skills to thrive in high-demand careers spanning national defense, law enforcement and industry. Graduates of the U of A are highly sought-after professionals in the U.S. military, government agencies and companies such as Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, General Dynamics, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Cisco and Deloitte.
Employment Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 30% growth in intelligence jobs over the next decade. Intelligence operations specialists earn an average salary of $104,000 and Information security analysts $124,910 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.
Rankings
The Defense Intelligence Agency’s Intelligence Community - Center of Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) designation demonstrates that this program meets the most demanding requirements.
Related Programs
Intelligence and Information Operations Minor
Certificates
Broaden your expertise to detect, protect, and operate in a modern information environment. Gain hands on skills, and knowledge to excel in a competitive job market. Certificates require 18 credit hours -- all within two or three semesters or one class at a time.
Information Warfare
Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Certificate