National Security Studies

For decades, the State of Israel has been addressing complex national security challenges. Designed in partnership with Israel's globally renowned National Security College, our International program in National Security Studies atUniversity of Haifa introduces students to pressing, complex, real-time national security dilemmas, conflicts, and processes in Israel and other regions.

The National Security Studies program at University of Haifa is ideal for students pursuing a career in governmental, security, and private organizations, who wish to explore and address strategic social, political, ethical, diplomatic, economic, and military dimensions of national security.

Highlights

Developed in collaboration with Israel’s National Security College, IDF’s highest course of study and the world’s leading educational institution for military, intelligence, and government executives from Europe, America, and Asia, our program offers:

• Theoretical knowledge alongside practical tools and skills to address complex national security challenges and processes, in both private and public sectors.

• Fascinating case studies on national security errors, learning curves and achievements which portray Israel’s unique role in the Middle East.

Courses include:

• Legal and Ethical Aspects of National Security

• The Evolution of War: The Information and Cyber Age Intelligence and National Security

• Managing the Democratic State: Dilemmas of Policy and Security

• Management of Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities in a Global World

• The National Security of Israel