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Advanced Course in Intelligence Management

Qualification code: 77115
Duration: Six Months
Language medium: English

Target group:

Those interested in the management of intelligence in civilian, diplomatic, humanitarian, commercial, military or police fields, in private, public or international affairs aiming to develop their knowledge and strengthen their capacity as public sector officials, private entrepreneurs or international civil servants. In addition, those who are interested in the profession of intelligence as collectors, researchers, analysts and professional report writers for clients will benefit from experienced practitioners and experienced staff.

Admission requirements:

Relevant three-year degree/diploma or appropriate practical experience in public and international affairs. Those without this level will be admitted if they have relevant experience.

Course leader details:

Prof Josiah Lebakeng,
PhD, (Educational Politics); MA (Urban Sociology); MS (Human Services Management); BA (Politics, Sociology and Anthropology).
Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and international Affairs
Security and Intelligence Studies
+27 12 352 4031
lebakj@unisa.ac.za

Programme administrator:

Mr Mohau Manthata
Administrator
Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs
012 337 6171
manthh@unisa.ac.za

Purpose statement:

The purpose of this advanced course is to equip students with critical intelligence management skills, operational competencies, and relevant attitude so that they can address such challenges as in diplomacy, crime, conflicts, instability and war faced by South Africa, the African continent and the world. Through this advance course students will be agile and strategically positioned to work at private, public and international levels in various operational spheres. In this regard, the advanced course will provide those students with a clear understanding of the intelligence cycle, especially the complexity of intelligence information tasking, gathering, analysis report writing and dissemination. In addition, focus will be on providing skills necessary in identifying, tackling, and responding to emerging diplomatic, corporate, peace and security challenges in Africa and around the world. This advanced course will also provide a critical introduction to ethical and accountability issues in the practice of intelligence management.

Modules:

ADCIM01 - Introduction to Intelligence Management: Purpose and Nature

ADCIM02 - The Intelligence Cycle

ADCIM03 - Selected Spheres of Intelligence Management in Practice