Name of academic program: Baccalaureate degree, Terrorism in the Modern Era
Head of program: Dr. Eyal Lewin
Purpose of the program and its goals:
As part of the dual-department program in the Departments of Criminology and of Middle Eastern Studies, a new study track was opened – “Terrorism in the modern era”, dealing with criminal and political terrorism in the context of culture, politics, and economics. Thus, alongside criminology, which analyzes the offense of terrorism and its perpetrators, students acquire knowledge about political aspects of terrorism with social, political, economic, and criminal motives. This, in order to offer students the choice of a worldwide track of content that will serve as a basis for continuing education in the field of criminology and law enforcement, as well as advice to political, social, and economic decision makers.
At the conclusion of their studies, students who complete the requirements of the track and those listed in the university’s regulations will receive an internal certificate attesting to completion of the “Terrorism in the Modern Era” track
Name of academic program: Master’s degree, Military, Security, and Intelligence track in the Program for Military and Security Studies
Head of program: Dr. Eitan Shamir
Purpose of the program and its goals:
The intensifying information revolution, the shift in combat features, and the transformations occurring in the Middle East are obliging us to reexamine how we research, understand, and deal with security, military, and intelligence.
The mix of responses to challenges, by the military arms, security organizations, and entities engaged in policy, diplomacy, and consciousness, is changing. For instance, in the context of warfare in complex environments – such as urban space, the cognitive battle, and political, cyber, economic, and legal warfare – intelligence is the foundation for all operations, more than ever before.
We invite you to stand at the forefront of analysis and research concerning the shift in national security. Bar-Ilan University operates a special Master’s degree program on military, security, and intelligence, where you can expand your knowledge, understanding, and analysis capabilities and develop new ways of thinking.
The theoretical experience in the field of national security is a foundation for those seeking to become integrated in varied occupations in the public and business service. Studies include basic courses in government, international relations, research methods, and state and business intelligence, as well as electives. The program, launched a decade ago, has been significantly upgraded and is now a leading program with experienced and up-to-date lecturers. Graduates of the program work in the security arms, government offices, public services, and private sector. These studies open a door to challenging jobs in the future.
Name of academic program: Baccalaureate degree and Master’s degree, Programs for Security Forces
Head of program: Dr. Meirav Mishali-Ram
Purpose of the program and its goals:
The Programs for Security Forces were established in 1995. These are special programs for a baccalaureate degree within the multidisciplinary program in social sciences. Their main purpose is to allow personnel in the security forces and defense industries to study for a baccalaureate degree during their military service. Also, to provide a response for the special needs of those employed in these systems.
In these programs students receive constant administrative and academic support. The programs are intended for those employed in the security forces and for the general public. From the initial operation of the programs in 1995, some 2,400 graduates completed their studies.
At present, there are 4 study programs for a baccalaureate degree: Nitzavim, Morasha, Human Resources, and Magen, where graduates of each of the tracks are granted a Bachelor’s degree in the Multidisciplinary Social Sciences.
Name of academic program: The National Security and Home Front Defense – BA Program
Chair: Dr. Avi Bitzur
Purpose of the program and its goals:
The National Security and Home Front Defense Program provides an in-depth knowledge of the field of national security in all its complexity: The change in the nature of wars and the defense of the civilian home front during crises and emergencies during wars, emergency and natural disaster preparation during peacetime, addressing all threats to the civilian home front, its readiness and resilience in such situations.
The guiding approach to this specialization views national security as a wide array of areas that influence society’s resilience. Homeland security, previously known as civil defense, was once considered a marginal effort in the array of defense of the country and its citizens. Today homeland security encompasses much more and is studied also in the context in natural disasters, cyber attacks and so on, with the goal of training students to become messengers of the central idea: “Preparing Israel for optimal emergency readiness.”
The National Security and Home Front Defense Program takes a broad view of the area of national security and seeks to expand and examine knowledge about the roles of the military, emergency services, home front defense (now the front line), military and civilian authorities, and their impact on our lives during routine and emergency. The emphasis is on preparation during normal times for the possibility of crises. This approach requires a multidisciplinary perspective based on insights from diverse research fields such as strategic studies, political science, security economics, the history of Israel and its wars, community resilience, media, public policy, local government, and operating and organizing emergency services for integrated action. The program addresses the complexity of examining the phenomena and processes both theoretically and practically.
Name of academic program: Master’s degree, National Security Studies Programs – TELEM and the equivalent of the Police Command and Administration track
Academic consultant: Prof. Gabriel Ben-Dor
Purpose of the program and its goals:
The national security studies program is aimed at allowing senior faculty in the IDF and in the various security forces in senior command and management positions, as well as high-ranking officials in Israel’s public and government systems, to study for a Master’s degree. National security studies focus on areas involving the foundations of national security, understanding the political and social context of state security issues, internal and external defense studies: national security, Middle East, intelligence, Israeli society, law enforcement, crime, society, and the military, strategic planning, society and military in Israel, the national security economy, communications and security, political/public corruption, military ethics, delinquency and crime, constitutional and administrative law, and so on.
The program for national security studies is intended for students sent by the organization they are serving and whom they represent. It is not possible to join these programs independently.
Name of academic program: Master’s degree in National Security and Marine Strategy
Head of program: Prof. Shaul Horev
Purpose of the program and its goals:
Beginning from the 2018/19 school year, a unique study program was launched at Haifa University for a Master’s degree in political science with a specialization in national security and maritime security strategy. This program completes the mission undertaken by Haifa University to lead in all maritime studies as part of the Mediterranean Sea Research Center of Israel. By establishing this consortium, the university set itself a goal to deal with the range of scientific, technological, economic, security, and environmental challenges that extensive marine development is posing for Israel. This unique study program completes the last level needed, dealing with aspects related to security on the national level with regard to Israel’s maritime space. The degree allows graduates to occupy jobs involving strategic planning and management in government offices occupied with maritime issues (prime minister, transportation, energy, economics, interior affairs) as well as in companies dealing with maritime issues (Zim, Israel Ports Company, etc.)
Name of academic program: Equivalent of a Master’s degree in political sciences, Security track
Head of program: Major General Itay Virob
Purpose of the program and its goals:
Intended to impart education on the foundations of national security on an academic level with regard to political and social topics concerning national security. The college is intended for high-ranking officials in the Israeli security forces (IDF, General Security Services, the Mossad, the Israel Police, the Prison Service, the Military Industry, RAFAEL, the Defense Ministry, the Foreign Ministry, and the Prime Minister’s Office). IDF officers studying at the National Security College are usually slated for senior positions such as: brigade commander, division commander, chief of corps, and other senior positions. Studies at the National Security College are a precondition for the officer’s promotion in the IDF. The National Security College is the highest government institution for the study and research of Israel’s national security issues.
Name of academic program: Master’s degree, Program for Security Studies
Head of program:
Purpose of the program and its goals:
The Program for Security Studies is a flagship program of the School of Political Science, Government, and International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Tel Aviv University. It is rich in content, proud of the quality of its courses and lecturers who are highly ranked in their field, and the most prominent and leading program in its area in Israel, with a global reputation.
The program is intended as a theoretical and practical foundation for understanding topics of security, national security, military, and strategy, familiarization with national security dilemmas in Israel and around the world and with the history of the field and the diverse approaches to the topic, and in particular imparting theoretical and practical research tools to its graduates, who will utilize their abilities to engage, explore, and promote the domains of security and national security.
Name of academic program: Master’s degree, Security and Diplomacy
Head of program: Prof. Ezer Gat
Purpose of the program and its goals:
A unique study program aimed at bridging between military strategy and foreign policy. Its goals: To enrich the students’ knowledge and analytical tools for their practical activities in the security arena, the international arena, government-public service, international organizations, and business settings in the private sector that collaborate with foreign elements (such as multi-national firms).
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