Earn a BS/MS Degree from Henley-Putnam University in Intelligence Management and Deepen Your Understanding of the Intelligence Cycle

Analysts create intelligence products for policy and decision makers through a process called the intelligence cycle. One of the key points to understand about the intelligence cycle is that it is not a closed loop; rather, it entails a continuous process of planning and collection (also known as targeting), analysis and assessment, and finally dissemination to end-users referred to as consumers. In this way, intelligence is very much a service-oriented endeavor where its products and efforts are largely driven by the needs of consumers (typically, national-level policymakers but can include principals and decisionmakers across a variety of different organizations, agencies, and departments).

Intelligence analysts receive information from a variety of sources – examples include HUMINT, OSINT, SIGINT, and MASINT – and then evaluate that information for relevance in addition to assessing the reliability of the source. After information has been properly targeted, collected, and processed, it then undergoes intensive scrutiny by intelligence analysts who examine and evaluate the veracity and relevancy of the data against production requirements.

The intelligence cycle is practiced by intelligence professionals across a range of technical and open source collection disciplines throughout the federal government - besides the CIA and NSA - including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Executive Branch Departments like Treasury, Energy, State, and Homeland Security. The intelligence cycle is also increasingly incorporated in private sector companies that provide various intelligence services and products to both commercial and government clients.

At Henley-Putnam University, when you enroll in one of our online, accredited (DETC) Bachelor and Master of Science Degree programs in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and Management of Personal Protection or a Doctorate in Strategic Security, you join an exclusive community of intelligence professionals. Our expert faculty has dozens of years of experience working at various senior levels throughout the Intelligence Community and federal law enforcement agencies – they understand how to teach you the fundamentals of the intelligence cycle so that you can perform at your best in any intelligence career. Embark down your path to success today and call Henley-Putnam.

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WHY CHOOSE HENLEY-PUTNAM?

  • Henley-Putnam University is the only accredited (DETC) university that specializes exclusively in intelligence, counterterrorism and protection and offers over 100 courses on topics such as covert actions, counterterrorism and intelligence team management. By completing a degree here you will further differentiate yourself as a specialist among your peers. Pursue a Bachelors or Masters Degree within your chosen specialty, or a Doctorate Degree in Strategic Security.
  • Regardless of which degree you choose to pursue, all of our degrees can be completed online. We offer a level of personalized and confidential service that gives our students access to top faculty members and administrators.
  • Henley-Putnam faculty members are leaders within their specialties who have served in senior roles working for intelligence organizations such as the CIA, DIA, FBI, US Secret Service, and Special Forces. Our faculty members bring, on average, 21 years of practical wisdom and hands-on experience.
  • Each one of our students is paired with a faculty career mentor who will help them navigate the world of Intelligence and Strategic Security. In this industry, who you know is essential to your future success.
  • Students immediately become part of a valuable network of strategic security and intelligence professionals.

Henley-Putnam University’s coursework will help you to develop practical intelligence skills and develop your understanding of the intelligence cycle.

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