MA International Security Studies at UniBwM: Profile

The Master of Arts – Program “International Security Studies” (MISS) is a unique postgraduate program for security professionals offered jointly by the Universität der Bundeswehr München (UniBwM) and the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (GCMC). In a unique German-American partnership, this program prepares international military and civilian students with some years of experience for executive positions in the public and private sector.

MISS participants profit from the particular strengths of the partnering institutions: The program combines university modules taught by UniBwM professors and selected international faculty with the policy-oriented programs of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, a German-American defense institution where students study alongside other government officials from 110 countries. It provides its students with a comprehensive understanding of International Security and connects them to a network of more than 10,000 security professionals around the globe.

Four different study concentrations - Regional Security, Counterterrorism, Cyber Security and Countering Transnational Organized Crime - offer students an opportunity to deepen their understanding and develop professional networks in their specific area of expertise. The program is designed for full and part-time studies and can be completed either as a twelve-month course starting in September or individually via roughly one-month modules. The entire program takes place at the Marshall Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a mountain resort in Southern Bavaria.
 

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MA International Security Studies at UniBwM: Career

MISS is designed as a postgraduate professional development program for security professionals from national and international institutions with several years of experience. It aims to provide them with the necessary skills to transition from the tactical/operational level to a more strategic career field, especially in an international context. The program is therefore aimed at field grade officers and their civilian equivalents, particularly those whose duties will include analytical functions. Apart from governmental services, MISS is therefore also a very appropriate preparation for security-related functions in the private economy, i.e. as risk or country analysts.

The Marshall Center's very active Alumni Network of over 10,000 security professionals in 136 countries, which conducts regular Alumni activities in capitals and in Garmisch, is a particularily valuable resource in this regard.
 

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MA International Security Studies at UniBwM: Application

Applicants are expected to fullfill the following admission criteria:

1. Completion of a typically four-year higher education degree accrediting a competence level equivalent to 240 ECTS points (Technical Degree (Diplom), Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree);
2. At least two years’ qualified professional work experience;
3. English language proficiency (demonstrated by a certificate attesting to a competence level of B2).
    

Applicants meeting these criteria will be invited to a personal interview with the program's leadership, which will decide about their admission.

 

Applications for start in the Fall Term should be submitted by May 15th of each year and contain the following documents:

1. Duly completed Application Form  (Available at www.securitystudies.de);
2. Certified copy (German or English) of higher education qualification certificate;
3. Documents (German or English) attesting to at least two years of qualified professional work experience;
4. Certificate of English language proficiency (Level B2)
5. Letter of motivation, explaining their interest in this specific program and how it contributes to their further career,
6. Curriculum Vitae (bio), listing all study courses hitherto completed and a complete record of professional experience.
7. Two letters of reference are optional, but highly recommended.

Applications should be sent to the following address:

M.A. International Security Studies - Program
College for International and Security Studies
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
Gernackerstrasse 02, D-82467 Garmisch-P.

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Overview of Masters programmes - Universität der Bundeswehr München

		International Security Studies
		Bauingenieurwesen und Umweltwissenschaften
		Bildungswissenschaft, insbesondere interkulturelle, Medien- und Erwachsenenbildung
		Computer Aided Engineering
		Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik
		Human Resource Development
		Informatik
		Klinische Psychologie
		Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik
		Management und Medien
		Mathematical Engineering
		MBA International Management
		MBA Public Management
		Sportwissenschaft - Leadership und Management im Sport
		Staats- und Sozialwissenschaften
		Systems Engineering
		Technologiemanagement und Wirtschaftsinformatik
		Wirtschafts- und Organisationswissenschaften

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MA International Security Studies at UniBwM: Special program features

• Policy-orientated program on a high academic level: The combination of more theory-focused UniBwM modules with the more policy-oriented GCMC programs and seminars provides for unique insights on issues from both perspectives.

• International faculty of academics and professionals: The cooperation of both institutions brings together more than 40 international experts and offers an almost incomparably broad faculty. Marshall Center professors are hereby often senior practitioners with decades of professional expertise in their subject area.

• Seminar-based, active learning model: The professional experience of its participants is an important contribution to the program. Through seminar discussions, debates, panels and exercises students can profit from their different professional and national backgrounds.

• Intensive networking: Their fellow students in Marshall Center programs, but also the Marshall Center and Universität der Bundeswehr München Alumni associations, give students a great opportunity to get in contact with security professionals in their country, region and area of interest.

• Distinguished guest speakers: Marshall Center programs often feature prominent guest speakers, which have included e.g. SACEUR, COMISAF, ASDs, DASDs, Deputy Ministers and Ambassadors.

• Field Studies: Some modules feature up to week?long field trips to security institutions, where students can gain first hand insights on the various approaches that countries take to international security problems.

• Small class sizes: The MISS allows for a maximum of 15 students per year to guarantee for optimal individual super-vision. In class, seminars will also not exceed 10?15 participants each, to allow for sufficient time for any discussant.

• Accredited by the Bavarian Ministry of Higher Education and the German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat)

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MA International Security Studies at UniBwM: UniBwM and Marshall Center

The MISS is executed jointly by the Universität der Bundeswehr München and the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. The Marshall Center, dedicated in 1993, is a renowned international security and defense studies institute that promotes dialogue and understanding among the nations of North America, Europe, Eurasia and beyond. Supported bilaterally by the governments of the United States and Germany, the Marshall Center boasts an international faculty and staff with representatives from 10 partner nations. This unique German-American partnership supports U.S. and German national security strategies and security cooperation guidance.

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The Universität der Bundeswehr München was founded in 1973 with the aim of providing officers and officer candidates with a university education that would also prepare them for civilian careers. Since its founding, the number of students has been rising steadily: today there are around 3,700 registered students, including 150 international students and officers. In contrast to other universities, the standard period of study at the Universität der Bundeswehr München is only 3 years and 3 months.

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The program takes place entirely in the modern facilities of the Marshall Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
 

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