The Institute’s curriculum has six major components, including the study of: the various elements of statecraft, history and culture, American political philosophy, the Western moral tradition, economics, and moral leadership.
Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence Studies
This graduate degree is designed for students who seek careers in the intelligence or counterintelligence field, as well as professionals whose agencies or clientele are charged with the acquisition and interpretation of intelligence. It features courses in fundamental intelligence disciplines, such as intelligence collection, analysis and epistemology, counterintelligence and deception, and covert action. The graduate program equips the student with all of the requisite tools and knowledge necessary for professional success in the field.
Master of Arts in Counterintelligence Studies
The Master of Arts in Counterintelligence Studies is designed for individuals who intend to establish a command of the statecraft of U.S. counterintelligence and the law, policy, strategy, and operations that support it, where directed against foreign powers and their intelligence agencies and proxies.
Master of Arts in Statecraft and National Security Affairs
This graduate degree is designed for students currently in the national security community or for those who wish to enter this career field. It provides a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of national security policy, process, and implementation, both in historical and contemporary perspectives.
Master of Arts in War Studies
This graduate degree is designed for individuals aspiring to pursue and advance careers in both national security and professional military fields. This program is also suitable for defense and security professionals whose agencies or clients are involved in the development and conduct of and support for military strategy and operations in the air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains.
Master of Arts in Statecraft and International Affairs
This graduate degree is designed for students who wish to enter into or continue in a career in foreign affairs, either in policymaking or implementation. It focuses on the different arts of statecraft; the current world order; its history and trends; and the ideas, values, and strategic cultures that influence the behavior of state and non-state actors.
Master of Arts in Chinese and Asian Affairs
This graduate degree is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their expertise in the political, military, economic, and foreign policies of Asian states, especially China.
Master of Arts in Cyber Statecraft
This graduate degree prepares students to understand, navigate, and respond to the growing importance of the cyber domain in national security and international affairs.
Master of Arts in Strategic and International Studies (Professional)
This graduate degree provides a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of foreign and national security policy and strategy, including both historical and contemporary perspectives. This graduate program covers all of the elements of statecraft and how they must be integrated into national strategy.
Executive Master of Arts in National Security Affairs
This graduate degree is a concentrated version of the M.A. in Statecraft and National Security Affairs that provides a comprehensive study of the development and implementation of national security policy. It is particularly valuable for professionals who have worked at the tactical and operational levels who need to master the national strategic level of analysis.
Master of Arts in Statecraft and Strategy (Online)
This online graduate degree provides a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of national security policy, process, and implementation, both in historical and contemporary perspectives. Significant attention is directed toward vital current policy issues as well as understanding foreign cultures and the practices of foreign powers.
Professional Master of Arts in Statecraft and Strategy (Online)
This online graduate degree is designed for professionals with five to seven years of relevant work experience in the national security community. It provides a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of national security policy, process, and implementation, both in historical and contemporary perspectives. Significant attention is directed toward vital current policy issues as well as understanding foreign cultures and the practices of foreign powers.
Executive Master of Arts in Statecraft and Strategy (Online)
This online graduate degree is designed for professionals with seven to ten years of relevant work experience in the national security community. It provides a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of national security policy, process, and implementation, both in historical and contemporary perspectives. Significant attention is directed toward vital current policy issues as well as understanding foreign cultures and the practices of foreign powers.
Joint Master of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security
This online joint degree program is a partnership with IWP and Capitol Technology University. This program gives a competitive advantage to students and secures influential positions in cyber intelligence and security where a convergence of strategy and technology is essential.
Doctor of Statecraft and National Security (Professional)
The Doctor of Statecraft and National Security (Professional) (DSNS) is a degree tailored towards national security professionals, as opposed to those who wish to pursue a teaching career. This program is designed to educate national security professionals in the art of employing the integrated instruments of national power to achieve the ends of policy.
Doctor of Statecraft and Strategy (Professional)
The Doctor of Statecraft and Strategy (Professional) (DSS) degree is a professional doctorate geared towards those who are or who wish to become national security professionals. This program is offered both in person and online.
Doctor of Philosophy in Statecraft and Strategy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. is a traditional academic doctorate for those who wish to pursue more academic or research-oriented careers.
Graduate Certificate Programs
The IWP graduate certificate program is tailor-made for individuals aiming to advance their education beyond the undergraduate level, without necessarily pursuing a full degree.