School of Diplomacy and International RelationsMaster of Science (M.S.) in Conflict and Security Analysis
ProgramOverview
This 30-credit program combines two tracks: Security Analysis, focusing on homeland security, intelligence, cybersecurity, terrorism, nuclear security and energy security; and Peace and Conflict Studies, applying analytical tools and technology to understand conflict dynamics and to support effective peacemaking, peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction.
Grounded in Seton Hall University’s mission to develop ethical global leaders, you will learn to assess security risk, interpret data and craft informed solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
Graduates are prepared to serve in government, international organizations and NGOs with the analytical capabilities and ethical grounding needed to lead.
Accreditation and Awards
The world’s most concerning problems are rooted in conflict and security. Studying this field gives you tools to turn insight into meaningful action.
Admissionrequirements
The School of Diplomacy offers open enrollment with priority application deadlines. Priority scholarship consideration will be given based on these deadlines as well. Applications received after the priority deadlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.-
Fall Semester Priority Deadlines
February 20
March 31
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Spring Semester Priority Deadline
October 31
CurriculumOverview
Courses are split between STEM and non-STEM options. The program is accessible to students without prior STEM backgrounds. Some courses are offered online making this program more flexible.
Research Design for Policy Analysis, Conflict and Security Analysis, Data Management and Visualization are among the STEM-focused courses that cover 15 credits of the program. The non-Stem track includes 15 credits in courses such as International Security, Comparative Homeland Security and Global Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, among other options.
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The
New York Advantage
Students benefit from the University's proximity to the United Nations and New York City, a hub for finance, business and international organizations.
CAREERopportunities
Graduates are well-prepared to make significant contributions in various settings,
ranging from business, to governmental agencies and international organizations.
Like the accomplished alumni who have come before you, you will leave the School of
Diplomacy with a thorough understanding of international affairs, a set of adaptable
skills and leadership abilities essential in the field conflict and security analysis
and the self-confidence to draw upon your education and advance your career. The diverse,
practical experience you’ll gain here will prepare you for an exciting and challenging
career.
Our alumni work at the best organizations around the world.
Scholarshipsand financial aid
50%
Amount Scholarships Can Reduce Cost of Degree
Frequently asked
questions
The program is designed to bridge applied conflict and security studies with training in analytic tools and technology.
The School of Diplomacy and International Relations is recognized for its UN engagement, multilateral diplomacy and peace and security studies.
Yes. As part of its financial aid packages, Seton Hall offers graduate assistantships. These professional assignments draw on a variety of different skills and require 20 hours of on campus work each week. Students must be admitted to a program before they can apply for a graduate assistantship. Additional awards can be viewed here. The School also offers Research Assistantships and Graduate Fellowships based on academic merit.
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About Seton Hall University
One of the country's leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 rigorous majors, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre main campus is located in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, only 14 miles from Manhattan. The University's nationally ranked School of Law is located in nearby Newark, N.J. Our new Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus, situated in the towns of Clifton and Nutley, N.J., opened in July 2018. The IHS campus houses Seton Hall's College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences, as well as the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
