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New Mexico State University
College of Business: Students

Minor in Intelligence Studies

NOTES:

  • Available only to College of Business Majors.
  • Students can reduce the total credits required by carefully selecting VWW courses and by using the ethics course to fill the general education requirement in critical thinking/analysis.
  • Remember that at least 9 credit hours must be upper division.

 

This minor supplements the courses in a standard business major with background courses in intelligence studies and additional skill courses and prepares students to work for governmental intelligence agencies or private firms which work with the government on intelligence issues.

A minor in Intelligence Studies consists of 18 or more credit hours of approved course work from the following list, all completed with a grade of "C" or higher. At least 9 of the credits must be upper division.

Not all these courses are offered by their various departments every semester. Students should check with the specific departments to verify when those courses are being offered.

 

Course Requirements
Required Courses

Credits

ECON 490, Special Topics, Intelligence Research and Analysis 3
ENGL 318G, Advanced Technical and Professional Communication 3
PHIL 233G, Ethics 3
   
At least 9 additional credits selected in consultation with the Economics/IB Department Head. There are courses offered throughout the university that are pertinent to specific areas of Intelligence Studies. Below are some examples.
ECON 324G, Economic Development  
ECON 325G, Economic Development of Latin America  
ECON 380G, Comparative Economic Systems  
GEOG 281, Map Use and Analysis  
GEOG 381, Cartography and Geographic Information Systems  
GOVT 380G, Contemporary World Political Ideologies  
GOVT 422, Border Security Policy  
GOVT 467, Terrorism  
HIST 400, Special Topics: Terrorism  
HIST 423, History of U.S. Intelligence  
HIST 461, History of the Modern Middle East  
MGT 347, Management Functions and Operations  
MGT 351, Supply Chain Management  
Credits for academic work done in conjunction with internships related to Intelligence Studies

Total Credits

18