Institute for World Politics

What you'll study

The program mixes strategic and technical courses. IWP courses provide grounding in national security, intelligence, and political thought; Capitol Tech courses cover core cybersecurity, protection, forensics and related technical topics.

• IWPO 601 National Security Policy Process – 4 credits
• IWPO 605 Intelligence and Policy – 4 credits
• IWPO 608 Sources of American Political Thought – 2 credits
• IWPO 627 International Relations, Statecraft, and Integrated Strategy – 4 credits
• IWPO 699 Cyber Intelligence Overview – 4 credits
• IAE 685 Principles of Cyber Security – 3 credits
• IAE 671 Legal Aspects of Computer Security and Information Privacy – 3 credits
• IAE-675 Computer Forensics and Incident Handling – 3 credits (Prerequisite: IAE-685 and CS-620 or waiver)
• IAE-677 Malicious Software – 3 credits (Prerequisite: CS-620 or waiver)
• IAE-682 Internal Protection – 3 credits (recommended after IAE-685)
• IAE-680 Perimeter Protection – 3 credits (Prerequisite: completion of at least 24 credit hours in IAE coursework; best completed in last term)
• IAE-679 Vulnerability Mitigation – 3 credits (Prerequisite: CS-620 or waiver; Co-requisite: IAE-685)
• IAE 500 Introduction to Information Assurance – 3 credits (leveling course; may be waived with appropriate documentation)
• CS 620 Operating System Principles for Information Assurance – 3 credits (leveling course; may be waived with appropriate documentation)
• IAE-674 Security Risk Management (capstone) – 3 credits

Entry requirements

The program is designed for students seeking career advancement and is structured for professionals in or adjacent to cyber/intelligence fields who hold an appropriate undergraduate degree. Applicants may have leveling courses (IAE-500, CS-620) waived if they can document equivalent undergraduate coursework, certifications, or relevant work experience; waivers are evaluated at admission.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for senior technical and executive roles where strategic and technical cyber expertise converge. Explicit positions listed for degree holders include:

• Cybersecurity Specialists
• Directors of Cyber Programs
• Researchers/Scientists
• Cyber Planners
• Systems Architects/Designers
• Cyber Intelligence Analysts
• Cybersecurity Threat Analysts
• Information Systems Security Officers
• Cybersecurity Engineers
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Cyber Claims Attorney
• Cyber Warfare Technician (Military)
• Security & Compliance Consultant
• Process & Quality Manager
• Risk Manager
• Financial & Forensics Manager

Scholarships & funding angle

The source text does not specify scholarships or funding. Prospective applicants should contact Capitol Technology University and The Institute of World Politics for information on available financial aid, scholarships, employer tuition assistance, and any program-specific funding options.