THE NEXT STEP

Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in your life—and the world—apply to

Northeastern’s MS in Security and Resilience Studies. To access our online

application, go to northeastern.edu/cssh/graduate/admissions.

Application Requirements

To apply to the program, you must have:

> An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

> A bachelor’s degree (some knowledge of college-level economics and statistics is preferred)

> 2-3 years full-time professional experience is preferred, but not required

To complete the application process, you must submit:

> Transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions

> A personal statement

> Three letters of recommendation

> A resumé

> GRE scores (strongly recommended)

> International applicants must also provide proof of English proficiency

For more information:

graduateadmissions@neu.edu

northeastern.edu/srs

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*For a full list of courses within the four specializations, please see our website at

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THE CURRICULUM

An Interdisciplinary Curriculum

A combination of analytical and technical coursework enables students to succeed

in security management, policy, and leadership roles in both the public and private

sectors. Students can also choose to specialize in one of four subject areas.

Areas of Specialization* Cyberspace Policy

Counterterrorism

Administration, Management, and Policy

Resilient Cities

Required Core Courses Security and Resilience Policy

Critical Infrastructure, Systems, and Networks Resilience

International Security

Controversial Issues in Security Studies

Elective CoursesTechniques of Policy Analysis

Terrorism, Violence, and Politics

Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power

Public Personnel Administration

Cyberspace Technology and Applications

Organizational Theory and Management

Security Risk Management and Assessment

Administrative Law and Politics

Functions and Techniques of Public Management

Totalitarian and Oppressive Government

Information System Forensics

Administrative Ethics and Public Management

THE OPTIONS

Full- or Part-Time

The MS in Security and Resilience Studies is offered as a full-time hybrid program

to be completed in one calendar year, or as a flexible hybrid part-time program—

for working professionals—to be completed in two to three years. Both options

include a summer capstone project that can be completed in Boston or at an offsite

project location.

Low Residency

Northeastern offers a low-residency alternative for this program, too. Students

spend four weekends in Boston during each of the fall and spring semesters, and

participate in experiential core classes with the rest of their cohort. All electives can

be completed online—ideal for students who live outside of Boston.

Graduate Certificate

The graduate certificate in security and resilience studies teaches students the

principles, policies, and strategies required to manage transnational risks and

protect communities and critical systems. The certificate is offered as a hybrid

option in Boston and Seattle (available beginning fall 2016).

An Innovative University

Whatever option you choose, our MS in Security and Resilience Studies delivers

rigorous academics, cutting-edge research opportunities, and the chance to gain

hands-on experience. With support from our global network of employer partners,

connected alumni, and dedicated faculty members, the program enables students

to build their careers without putting their lives on hold.

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

MASTER OF SCIENCE

SECURITY AND RESILIENCE STUDIES

Employers seeking skills related to the

MS in Security and Resilience—

including policy analysis and research—

increased by nearly

50% between

2013-2015.*

*Source: LaborInsight

*Source: LaborInsight

“ Our unique program teaches students how to ask the right kinds of questions—both policy- and technically-oriented. We create leaders who share our quest to build a safer and more resilient world.”

—Professor Stephen Flynn

THE PROGRAM

MS IN SECURITY AND RESILIENCE STUDIES

Northeastern University’s Masters in Security and Resilience Studies is the

first graduate program of its kind designed to help public and private sector

professionals manage many of the challenges unique to today’s world. Terrorism,

cyber attacks, natural disasters, and more threaten our communities, companies,

and countries like never before. Meeting these challenges requires building

resilience into the critical systems, networks, and infrastructure we depend on.

This program integrates security studies with cutting-edge education to ensure

that key systems promote societal resilience. Students can deepen their knowledge

in fields such as cyberspace policy, counterterrorism, infrastructure protection,

urban resilience, and risk management. The combination of a unique academic

curriculum and experiential education—all taught by top academics and experts

in the security industry—provides students with a multidisciplinary approach to

addressing these important issues.

THE EXPERIENCE

The Network

The Northeastern University network spans the globe. With the support of over 3,000 employer partners

and more than 230,000 alumni, MS in Security and Resilience Studies students from around the world

have access to all of our campus resources, including our research library, career services, and various

conferences and presentations.

The Faculty

All faculty are tenure or tenure-track appointees in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities’ School

of Public Policy and Urban Affairs; Department of Political Science; and/or International Affairs Program.

Stephen Flynn, founder and co-director, leads the Center for Resilience Studies and co-directs the Kostas

Research Institute for Homeland Security. Daniel Aldrich, co-director, is an expert in post-disaster recovery,

countering violent terrorism, and the interaction between civil society and the state. Max Abrahms, assistant

professor, is a highly regarded media commentator on the issues of terrorism, counterterrorism, and

international security. Mai’a Davis Cross, assistant professor, examines European security policy to include

how NATO and the European Union manage traditional and transnational threats. Denise Garcia, associate

professor, is a leading academic expert on small arms proliferation and global governance of security.

The Capstone Project

After completing coursework, students engage in a six-credit capstone project, applying the skills,

knowledge, and perspectives they have learned to real-world emergencies. During this opportunity,

students are supported and guided by program faculty members, often in conjunction with the Kostas

Research Institute for Homeland Security or the Center for Resilience Studies.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Northeastern’s unique combination of academic curriculum and hands-on

experiential learning teaches students how to solve the problems of societal

risks and security threats in multidisciplinary ways. Students are challenged to

devise creative strategies involving prevention, mitigation, response, recovery,

and adaptation.

Instruction is provided by leading research scholars, with guest lectures by

industry leaders, government officials, and public sector practitioners in the

fields of security and resilience. Students are prepared for successful careers

including security and risk management, policy, and leadership roles in

resilience and security in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

“ Northeastern has such prestige. But of course it’s more than that; it’s the caliber of the programs and the fact that when you have a Northeastern degree on your resumé, you’ll get a job.”

—Valerie Boulet, MA in Security and Resilience Studies, ’15