MS in International Relations | Intelligence

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Elevate Your Career in the Global Arena and Defend Our Nation’s Security with Liberty University’s Online Master of Science in International Relations – Intelligence

At Liberty University, we understand the importance of global connections and the complexities of today’s world. As the world continues to grow and change, we must remain on the cutting edge of knowledge in order to keep up. Our online Master of Science (MS) in International Relations – Intelligence program is designed to help equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in the international sphere.

Our mission at Liberty University is to Train Champions for Christ. We accomplish this by offering a competitive education that can help our students succeed – regardless of subject area. The goal of the MS in International Relations – Intelligence online degree program is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the theories, issues, and strategies that shape global relations. This program can also help hone your analytical and research skills, so you can interpret complex intelligence data – thus enhancing your ability to address critical issues in the international community.

Liberty University’s MS in International Relations – Intelligence program can help provide you with the knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities needed to excel in the rapidly evolving world of international relations. We invite you to explore our program and see how it can help you achieve your goals in this dynamic field.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Science (MS) in International Relations – Intelligence.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Science in International Relations – Intelligence Degree?

Liberty University is dedicated to providing a world-class education grounded in Christian principles. By choosing our online MS in International Relations – Intelligence degree program, you can expect many benefits. Our 100% online format allows you to pursue your degree while maintaining your personal and professional commitments. With no set login times, you can complete your coursework at your own pace without sacrificing quality.

Our expert faculty members have extensive experience in the field of international relations and intelligence. They are committed to providing you with a rich, engaging, and practical learning experience that can help prepare you for success in your chosen career path. The program’s curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including global politics, diplomacy, international security, intelligence analysis, and more. This comprehensive approach helps ensure that you will have a deep understanding of the complex issues that shape the world of international relations.

As a student in our online MS in International Relations – Intelligence program, you’ll also have access to a vast network of professionals and alumni who can provide valuable guidance, mentorship, and job opportunities. Additionally, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This accreditation ensures that our programs meet the highest standards of quality and are respected and valued in the job market.

What Will You Study in Our MS in International Relations – Intelligence Online Degree?

In our online MS in International Relations – Intelligence program, you can gain a thorough understanding of key concepts and issues in the field of international relations while also developing the analytical skills needed to evaluate complex intelligence data.

Some of the topics covered in this program include:

Comparative politics
Contracts and budget management for intelligence professionals
Ethical leadership and the intelligence mission
Fundamentals of international relations
Geopolitics and international diplomacy
Global governance
Governing mission resources
International law, policy, and politics
U.S. foreign policy and sovereignty issues
U.S. Middle East foreign policy

Through these courses, you can gain a strong foundation in the principles and practices of international relations and intelligence analysis, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a variety of careers in the global arena.

Additionally, you’ll have the option to complete a thesis, or you may take additional elective courses. The thesis option allows you to conduct, compile, and develop research on subject matter related to the program. This kind of research and writing may help you if you intend to pursue a doctoral program. The electives option allows you increased flexibility to take courses under our Helms School of Government that fit your interests.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

Graduate Full Time	$580/Credit
Graduate Part Time	$645/Credit
Military Graduate	$290/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

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Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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