Timeroom: Spring 2025

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Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 810 (M1) - National Security Policy and the Intelligence Community

Nat Sec Policy

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 56038
This course provides students an introduction to United States national security policy and the role of the intelligence community. Current and historical case studies will highlight the functions and limits of intelligence activities in support of decision makers policy making and implementation. In this course we survey political, institutional, and cultural challenges confronting analysts as they strive to provide intelligence products relevant to strategic and tactical policy goals.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: Andrew Macpherson
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 3/14/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 820 (M1) - Intelligence Analysis

Intelligence Analysis

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 53190
In this class we define intelligence and focus on analysis. We identify intelligence organizations relationships with policymakers and the types of intelligence products they produce. Students will learn to identify and create intelligence requirements and the related variables and collection targets. We will explore analytical approaches and develop critical thinking skills. In this class we will define data, the causes of intelligence failures, and identify creativity in intelligence analysis.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: John Borek
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 3/14/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 820 (M2) - Intelligence Analysis

Intelligence Analysis

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 56039
In this class we define intelligence and focus on analysis. We identify intelligence organizations relationships with policymakers and the types of intelligence products they produce. Students will learn to identify and create intelligence requirements and the related variables and collection targets. We will explore analytical approaches and develop critical thinking skills. In this class we will define data, the causes of intelligence failures, and identify creativity in intelligence analysis.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: John Borek
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 3/14/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 830 (M1) - National Security Research Design and Methods

NATSEC Research Methods

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 53191
In this class students explore the differences between academic research and intelligence analysis. We will explore research design and how to select a research approach based on intelligence requirements. You will learn about the ethical conduct of social science research. Building on the framework of intelligence requirements you will learn how to define a research problem and develop related research questions, hypothesis, and design research using appropriate methods.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: Bridget Nolan
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 3/14/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 840 (M1) - National Security Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

NATSEC Qualitative Research

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 4 (03/24/2025 - 05/16/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 53193
Qualitative research refers to meanings, concepts, definitions, characteristics, metaphors, symbols, and descriptions of phenomena for study in the natural world. In this class we make linkages to existing research theories and intelligence methodologies. We introduce case study research and design issues.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: Bridget Nolan
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
3/24/2025 5/16/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 870 (M1) - National Security Quantitative Research Design and Analysis I

NATSEC Quantitative Research I

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 53192
Quantitative Design and Analysis I introduces students to data and data analysis. The course provides an overview of statistical learning. Students will learn approaches for stating and refining research questions. We will employ the epicycles of analysis approach to conduct exploratory data analysis. Students will learn how to describe data and use appropriate counting techniques. Basic data visualization will be employed using R.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL, NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: Katharine Cunningham
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 3/14/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 870 (M2) - National Security Quantitative Research Design and Analysis I

NATSEC Quantitative Research I

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 3 (01/21/2025 - 03/14/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 56041
Quantitative Design and Analysis I introduces students to data and data analysis. The course provides an overview of statistical learning. Students will learn approaches for stating and refining research questions. We will employ the epicycles of analysis approach to conduct exploratory data analysis. Students will learn how to describe data and use appropriate counting techniques. Basic data visualization will be employed using R.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: Katharine Cunningham
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 3/14/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 880 (M1) - Analytical Writing and Briefing Seminar

Analytical Writing Seminar

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 4 (03/24/2025 - 05/16/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 56042
Students in this course will investigate the cognitive science behind writing and intelligence analysis. Topics include heuristics and chunking, speaking and writing, writing schemes, creativity, analytical writing, organization, presentation, collaboration, editing, case studies, presenting technical information, and decision-maker feedback. Case studies on the psychology of political behavior are presented.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: John Borek
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
3/24/2025 5/16/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 890 (M1) - National Security Quantitative Research Design and Analysis II

NATSEC Quantitative Res II

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 4 (03/24/2025 - 05/16/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 53195
In this course students will develop a data science tool kit they may use to investigate research questions. The methodological approaches students will be exposed to include linear regression, classification, resampling methods, linear model selection, tree-based methods, unsupervised learning, and network analysis. Ethical approaches to the use of data science are reviewed in this class.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: Katharine Cunningham
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
3/24/2025 5/16/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Manchester   Coll of Professional Studies :: Nat Sec Intel Analysis

NSIA 890 (M2) - National Security Quantitative Research Design and Analysis II

NATSEC Quantitative Res II

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Term 4 (03/24/2025 - 05/16/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 56781
In this course students will develop a data science tool kit they may use to investigate research questions. The methodological approaches students will be exposed to include linear regression, classification, resampling methods, linear model selection, tree-based methods, unsupervised learning, and network analysis. Ethical approaches to the use of data science are reviewed in this class.
Only listed majors in section: NAT SEC INT ANL
Instructors: Katharine Cunningham
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
3/24/2025 5/16/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE