Intelligence Studies College Credit Certificate
Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Job roles related to this area of study include:
- Intelligence Analysis
- Security Management
- Report Writing
- Computer Crimes
- Homeland Security
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
2,617 Information Security Analysts are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 11.3% over the next four years.
Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.
2,439 Intelligence Analysts are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 0.2% over the next four years.
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
8,386 Computer Systems Analysts are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 4.9% over the next four years.
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
2,439 Detectives and Criminal Investigators are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 0.2% over the next four years.
Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.
5,063 Digital Forensics Analysts are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 6.6% over the next four years.
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