INSA 308 Intelligence Analytics

This course develops and enhances critical analytical skills necessary for practical intelligence work, focusing on cultivating students' abilities in critical thinking, structured analytic techniques, and unbiased information assessment. Students will learn to identify and challenge biases and logical fallacies in information sources while mastering the application of analytical frameworks to solve complex intelligence problems. The course emphasizes the importance of clear and concise writing, effective oral communication, and delivering persuasive briefings. Through practical exercises and real-world simulations, students will develop the skills needed to analyze intelligence data critically, communicate findings effectively, and navigate the ethical and legal dimensions of intelligence analysis.

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Note: Students are responsible to both be aware of and abide by prerequisites for ICS/INSA/CYBR courses for which they enroll, and will be administratively dropped from a course if they have not met prerequisites.
First day attendance is mandatory.