Online Global Security and Competitive Statecraft Graduate Certificate

The global security and competitive statecraft graduate certificate program provides students with cutting-edge research and practical insight from thought-leading faculty on contemporary global security issues. In this global security certificate, you’ll deepen your understanding of current trends in military and technological innovation, geopolitical competition, and the changing global political and economic landscape.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 08/21/2025


Total classes:

Total classes: 5

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 15

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What is a global security and competitive statecraft certificate?

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Will my global security certificate say 'online'?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.

Graduate global security certificate courses

This 15-credit international security certificate program is made up of one required course and four electives, and can take as few as two semesters to complete. Courses include:


What can I do with my global security certificate?

This global security certificate prepares you for a wide array of government, NGO and private sector positions, including careers in military strategy, intelligence, public policy, risk analysis and international relations. Specific examples include, but are not limited to:

Learn from distinguished global security professionals

Global security courses are taught by world-class experts from distinguished scholars to established professionals. You’ll learn from top government officials, retired military, award-winning journalists and top scholars in conflict, cyber warfare, strategy, global politics, international justice, humanitarian assistance and more. Our faculty experts include:

  • Best-selling authors.
  • Emmy-nominated journalists.
  • Former U.S. Chief Counterterrorism Strategist.
  • The nation's premier futurist in the national-security environment, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  • Top administration policy advisors on military strategy, cybersecurity and human rights.

Learn from distinguished global security professionals

Global security courses are taught by world-class experts from distinguished scholars to established professionals. You’ll learn from top government officials, retired military, award-winning journalists and top scholars in conflict, cyber warfare, strategy, global politics, international justice, humanitarian assistance and more. Our faculty experts include:

  • Best-selling authors.
  • Emmy-nominated journalists.
  • Former U.S. Chief Counterterrorism Strategist.
  • The nation's premier futurist in the national-security environment, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  • Top administration policy advisors on military strategy, cybersecurity and human rights.

How to apply

Applicants to the global security certificate program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The largest and most diverse college at ASU

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.

31,572


students enrolled as of fall 2024

$161 million


in research expenditures in FY23

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interdisciplinary schools and departments

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undergraduate degrees

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Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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