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Le Master of Science (MSc) en S\u00e9curit\u00e9 & D\u00e9fense d’UNIVGA est un cursus universitaire avanc\u00e9 de 2 ans (120 ECTS \u2014 Bac+5) qui forme des cadres sup\u00e9rieurs et experts en s\u00e9curit\u00e9-d\u00e9fense : directeurs de s\u00fbret\u00e9, analystes strat\u00e9giques, conseillers d\u00e9fense d’\u00e9lus, officiers sup\u00e9rieurs, hauts fonctionnaires des forces arm\u00e9es et de police, charg\u00e9s de mission s\u00e9curit\u00e9 aupr\u00e8s d’organisations internationales (ONU, UA, CEEAC, G5 Sahel, Union europ\u00e9enne).<\/p>\n

Designed for professionals in active employment holding a Bac+3 (Professional License in Security, Law, Political Science, career military), this Master's program combines the demands of academic research training with the operational requirements for strategic management positions. Delivered 100% online with personalized support.<\/p>\n

Why a Master's in Security & Defense?<\/h3>\n

Africa is undergoing a profound transformation of its security architecture: gradual withdrawal of European operations, strengthening of South-South cooperation, expansion of international private security, professionalization of African armies, and the multiplication of hybrid threats (cyber, misinformation, foreign interference). Public institutions, major industries, embassies, and international organizations are seeking executives capable of analyzing, conceptualizing, and managing complex security systems.<\/p>\n

Pedagogical structure of the curriculum<\/h3>\n

First year (M1) \u2014 Theoretical and methodological deepening.<\/strong> Theories of international relations and strategic doctrines, advanced geopolitics of African conflict zones, international law of armed conflicts and international criminal law (ICC, ad hoc tribunals), research methodology in political science, economic intelligence and strategic monitoring, sociology of security organizations, strategic English and professional writing.<\/p>\n

Second year (M2) \u2014 Senior executive specialization and thesis.<\/strong> Strategic management of corporate security (group security policy, governance, ISO 28000 audit), strategic crisis management and organizational resilience, terrorism analysis and counter-insurgency strategies (COIN, CT-CVE models), defensive cybersecurity and influence operations, AI and surveillance systems (predictive analysis, algorithmic biases, legal framework), professional ethics and human rights in conflict zones. The curriculum concludes with a supervised professional research thesis, presented orally via videoconference before a mixed academic jury (academics + practitioners).<\/p>\n

Career opportunities<\/h3>\n

Director or head of security in large corporations (mining, energy, banking, telecommunications), strategic analyst in consulting firms or think tanks, defense advisor to elected officials or ministers, senior officer in charge of prospective studies, security mission officer with international organizations (UN DPKO, OCHA, AU, ECCAS), security expert for humanitarian NGOs in crisis zones (ICRC, MSF, ACF), senior consultant in economic intelligence, trainer in defense schools. Possible continuation in a PhD (political science, strategic studies) or war college.<\/p>\n

Suitable for working professionals<\/h3>\n

UNIVGA meets the needs of active executives (90% of our M2 audience). Platform accessible 24\/7, recorded virtual classes, dedicated thesis mentor, personalized support for the defense. Ideal for senior officers, police commissioners, security directors in position, embassy security attach\u00e9s, and senior officials wishing to validate a recognized Master's degree.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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