Turn Your Passion for Global & National Security into a Career with Global Impact
Advance your career with UNM’s Global and National Security Master’s Program. Learn to lead, protect, and innovate—100% online flexibility with options for in-person.
Security Challenges Demand Leaders Who Think Critically and Act Strategically
UNM’s PMS-GNS program equips you with the intellectual foundation and practical skills to analyze, strategize, and lead in these areas.
Technology & Policy
Dive into topics like cybersecurity, AI, nuclear security, and directed energy weapons.
Cybersecurity Policy
Explore cybersecurity strategies, the social impact of AI, and critical concepts in cyber ethics and law.
WMD Policy
Gain expertise in nuclear tech, non-proliferation, deterrence, and the science of WMDs.
Strategic Studies
Master subjects like national security and intelligence analysis, and global nuclear security.
Global Public Policy
Address pressing challenges in environmental and climate security, energy resilience, and health.
Policy and Governance
Creating strategies to prevent threats before they escalate.
Why Students and Professionals Choose UNM for Their Security Education
"I was looking for a degree that was already in line with what I already did. I've been a contractor for a couple of years and I wanted something that I could apply to the national security background I already had."
AMANDA NIETO
Key Benefits:
100% Online Flexibility
Perfect for working professionals with option for in-person.
33-Credit Program
No GRE, no thesis required—focus on what matters most.
8 Week Expert-Led Intensive Courses
Courses taught by leaders in global security and policy. Accelerated degree acquisition timeframe.
Diverse Career Paths
From government and NGOs to private-sector roles.
The PMS-GNS program is supported by funding from the Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE), an initiative that prepares students for impactful careers in national security and intelligence. This partnership gives UNM students access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and a curriculum designed to meet the evolving demands of the intelligence community.
Powered & Supported by IC CAE
Ready to Lead in Global and National Security?
Whether you’re a professional looking to advance or a student aiming to specialize, apply today and start building a future where you can make a global impact.
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