Online Master of Arts in Global Security
The Master of Arts in global security is an interdisciplinary and thought-provoking program, linking serious ideas with practical case studies. In this security studies master’s program, you’ll be trained to critically engage global conflict and international security in a comprehensive manner.
Quick facts
Next start date: 05/19/2025
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
What is global security studies?
Global security studies focuses on a broad range of academic disciplines, from anthropology and sociology to history and religion. These courses provide context for current and emerging domestic and international situations. Forward-thinking programs allow you to prepare for the future of worldwide security. To do this, they place a strong emphasis on growing trends like cyber warfare, great power competition and compound security threats. Coursework also studies the roles of diplomacy, political economy and other social patterns that impact human security. These disciplines may enhance your ability to understand and respond to new developments.
Global security studies provide the foundation necessary for policy analysis and strategic thinking. The coursework may offer a more holistic understanding of these topics and help you build on your existing professional experience.
Why study global security at ASU?
ASU Online’s Master of Arts in global security program was developed by the Center on the Future of War, in collaboration with the School of Politics and Global Studies. The program brings together committed professionals from diverse backgrounds and top faculty to create a highly accessible graduate program focused on developing key skills and essential knowledge for career advancement in a variety of fields.
You’ll work directly with nationally and internationally recognized professionals, such as ASU-affiliated faculty and experts at New America, our partner DC-based think tank, which includes academics, journalists, former high ranking government officials and former members of the military. These experts offer a firsthand perspective on some of the most important global security concerns in recent years.
Does my global security degree 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.
Learn more about this master's in global security.
Global security courses
This security studies master’s degree is made up of one core course, electives and a capstone. Topics you’ll study range from U.S. politics of security and security studies to emerging technologies in security and global trends. Courses may include:
What can I do with a security studies master’s degree?
Global security graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of industries, including defense, homeland security, human rights, intelligence, public policy, risk analysis and more. Career examples include, but are not limited to:
Learn from top leaders in global security
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:
- Ajit Maan.
- Candace Rondeaux.
- David Kilcullen.
- LTG(R) Robert Schmidle.
- Peter Bergen.
- Peter W. Singer.
- Sarah Holewinski.
Learn from top leaders in global security
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:
- Ajit Maan.
- Candace Rondeaux.
- David Kilcullen.
- LTG(R) Robert Schmidle.
- Peter Bergen.
- Peter W. Singer.
- Sarah Holewinski.
How to apply
Applicants to the Master of Arts in global security program must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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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.
