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Postgraduate MAQ-PICX8045-2021

Intelligence : Theory and Practice

Previously MAQ-PICX845-2020

Recognise how the intelligence function sits within the dynamic contexts of national security, law enforcement, military and foreign domains. Compare Australian and selected international intelligence communities. 

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$3,650 $3,900

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

18 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 22 Feb 2021
Macquarie University - Logo

This research-intensive university in north-western Sydney offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With over 30,000 current students, Macquarie has a strong reputation for welcoming international students and embracing flexible and convenient study options, including its partnership with Open Universities Australia.

QS RANKING 2021

12

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

12

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate critical understanding of the concepts of intelligence.
  2. Demonstrate higher order communication skills including the ability to formulate sustained, persuasive and original written and oral arguments.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, select and synthesise knowledge from different sources.
  4. Evaluate how the intelligence function fits within the dynamic national security context.
  5. Critically analyse a case study, demonstrating professional judgment and assessment.
Topics covered
    • A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PICX845-Intelligence : Theory and Practice

Others

NCCW (pre-2020 units) PICT845, PICX845 Pre-requisite Admission to MPICT or MCPICT or GradDipPICT or GradDipCPICT or PGCertPICT or GradCertPICT or GradCertCPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MCPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or GradDipIntSecStudor GradCertIntell or MSecStrategicStud or MCrim or MIntell or MCTerrorism or MCyberSec or GradDipSecStudCr or GradCertSecStudCr or MIntRel or GradDipIntRel or MIntBusMIntRel or MTransInterMIntRel or MSecStrategicStudMCrim or MSecStrategicStudMIntell or MSecStrategicStudMCyberSec or MSecStrategicStudMCTerrorism or MIntellMCrim or MIntellMCyberSec or MIntellMCTerrorism or MCyberSecMCTerrorism or MCyberSecMCrim or MCTerrorismMCrim or Master of Cyber Security Analysis or 10cps at 6000 level or 10cps 8000 level

Special requirements

  • OtherDetails -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Description

This subject is previously known as PICX845 Intelligence Theory and Practice.

This subject exposes students to the diverse areas of intelligence and to intelligence process methodologies in a variety of contexts. It discusses the essential characteristics of intelligence systems and examines how the intelligence function fits within a dynamic national security context, situating the intelligence function within the Law Enforcement, Foreign, National Security and Military domains. The subject examines the Australian and selected international intelligence communities.

Assessments

  • Intelligence report (30%)
  • Active engagement (15%)
  • Case Study (30%)
  • Take home examination (25%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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Master of Intelligence

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Postgraduate MAQ-MCT-MAS-2021

Master of Counter Terrorism

Postgraduate MAQ-CRM-MAS-2021

Master of Criminology

Postgraduate MAQ-CYB-MAS-2021

Master of Cyber Security Analysis

Postgraduate MAQ-SEC-MAS-2021

Master of Security and Strategic Studies

Postgraduate MAQ-SSC-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate of Security Studies and Criminology

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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