Online Master of Arts in Global Security
Shape the future of international affairs with Arizona State University's online Master of Arts in global security. This program prepares you to analyze political conflict, global trends and complex international challenges. After graduating, you’ll be equipped for roles that influence global cooperation, manage conflict and promote stability worldwide.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
Develop the analytic knowledge and skills needed for a career in global security
This program was developed in collaboration with ASU’s Center on the Future of War and the School of Politics and Global Studies. You’ll connect with top faculty and professionals from across global security fields, including journalism, government, military service and humanitarian work.
You’ll also study the drivers of global conflict and cooperation from an interdisciplinary lens, drawing from political science, history, anthropology and related fields. Coursework covers great power competition, cyber warfare, compound security threats, diplomacy and the political economy of security.
What you'll learn in this program
In this program, you’ll gain advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to assess and respond to real-world challenges. Through your coursework, you’ll:
- Apply academic insights to evolving global threats. Engage with emerging theories of conflict, power and cooperation.
- Work with experts from New America, a partner think tank based in Washington, D.C.
Choosing the right global security master's program for you
This program offers the flexibility to align your studies with your career goals by choosing from three tracks:
Will my 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.”
Learn more about this master's in global security.
Global security master’s courses
You’ll learn the foundations of security studies, global trends and region-specific case studies through courses including:
The jobs in global security you’ll be readied for
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 the leading experts in global security
From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:
- Fulbright American Scholars
- Guggenheim Fellows
- MacArthur Fellows
- Nobel laureates
Learn from the leading experts in global security
From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:
- Fulbright American Scholars
- Guggenheim Fellows
- MacArthur Fellows
- Nobel laureates
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.
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.
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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.
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.
