Our Intelligence Studies programs are affiliated with the International Association for Intelligence Education, the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (University and Agency Partnership Initiative), and the Homeland Security Defense Education Consortium.

The Center for Continuing and Professional Development offers a Certificate in Competitive (Business) Intelligence. This certificate is an excellent complement to a degree in business, criminal justice, political science, sociology, law enforcement or psychology and will qualify you for a role in intelligence in government, business, or law enforcement. Offered in a flexible online format, this certificate consists of four courses.

Students in the Certificate Program may transfer any and all completed coursework (a grade of B or better is required) to the Bachelors Intelligence & Research Program in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a B.A. in American History with an emphasis in Intelligence Analysis & Research. Please contact Dr. Greg Moore, Chair, Department of History & Political Science, Notre Dame College, for more details on the process and other requirements.

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What Is Competitive Intelligence?

Competitive Intelligence analysts provide knowledge to pilot a company towards competitive success while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Awareness of the latest developments in information gathering, analysis, and dissemination as well as networking is a vital component of the CI field.

“While some decision makers may attempt to sail blindly through the global marketplace, it is the duty of the trained CI professional to show them alternative courses that will avoid potential dangers, and to take advantage of the tactics and strategies that lead to bottom-line success. “ (Society for Competitive Intelligence)

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Job Market:

The expansion of the economy into a global marketplace has changed the landscape for many business and marketing individuals. The need to understand the world of competitive business and gather information in an ethical manner is essential. Large and small businesses, local, national, and international, are asking their marketing staffs to research, analyze, and predict the future competition to their product.

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Certificate in Competitive (Business) Intelligence

Why Our Certificate?

This certificate is an excellent complement to a degree in business, criminal justice, political science, sociology, law enforcement or psychology and will qualify you for a role in intelligence in government, business, or law enforcement. Offered in a flexible online format, this certificate consists of four courses.

Our Program Will:

• Provide you with the skills to work as analysts for business and non-profits.

• Develop your research, analysis, writing, and briefing skills.

• Use highly qualified, experienced faculty from the competitive intelligence field.

• Provide for completion within one year. Each course is eight weeks in length.

• Give you a fast track to qualify for one of the fastest growing jobs in today economy.

Courses Required:

• Competitive (Business) Intelligence in a Global Economy

• Writing for Business Intelligence

• Research and Business Decision Making

• Analysis Techniques for Competitive Intelligence

Admission Prerequisites:

Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.

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Writing for Business Intelligence

Wendy Peterson, M.S CAMS KeyBank

Dates: March 29 through May 21, 2010

The ability to effectively communicate information is a critical skill in the field of intelligence analysis. This course allows students to practice their writing and briefing skills through extensive use of practical exercises. The hallmarks of good intelligence writing and briefing—accuracy, brevity, and timeliness—are fostered in a hands on classroom environment.

Undergraduate Credit: 3 semester hours
Undergraduate Course: IPD253
Undergraduate Credit Cost: $1275

Continuing Ed. Credit: 40 contact hours
Continuing Ed. Course #: INT 1003
Continuing Ed. Credit Cost: $975

Text: Krizan, Lisa. Intelligence Essentials for Everyone,
Joint Military Intelligence College: Defense Intelligence
Agency (1999)

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