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Governance and National Security

Lead with strategic clarity across governance, policy, and national-security decision-making in a volatile world.

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Overview

UNI - Universum International College combines global academic standards with regional relevance through its Powered by ASU model. The Governance and National Security master's program prepares professionals to design policy, manage crises, and lead institutions with ethical, evidence-based, and internationally informed strategies.

Duration2 years
Total Credits120 ECTS
FormatModular-hybrid / online
LanguageAlbanian

Program Objectives

  • Build advanced multidisciplinary expertise in governance, security policy, and institutional resilience.
  • Develop strategic leadership, crisis response, and negotiation capabilities for high-stakes environments.
  • Strengthen policy analysis and research competencies for evidence-based public decision-making.
  • Engage global-security, human-rights, and geopolitical frameworks in applied policy contexts.
  • Prepare for leadership roles across public administration, security institutions, and international cooperation.
Curriculum

Academic path

Year 1

60 ECTS
Semester 128 ECTS
  • National Security Studies
    8
  • Kosovo Government System: An Overview
    7
  • Cybersecurity Policy and Governance
    7
  • Principles of Character Driven Leadership
    6
Semester 232 ECTS
  • Human Rights and real Politics
    6
  • International Negotiations
    6
  • Key issues in Global Economy
    6
  • Elective Courses (Students must choose 2 courses)
    • Local Economic Development7 ECTS
    • Foreign and Defense Policy7 ECTS
    • Government Information Systems7 ECTS
    • Introduction to Intelligence and Security7 ECTS
    • Global Governance and International Organizations7 ECTS
    • Transatlantic Relations: Does Europe Still Matter?7 ECTS
    • Transnational Challenges - Combating Human Trafficking7 ECTS
    14

Academic path

Year 2

60 ECTS
Semester 330 ECTS
  • Public Policy: Formulation and Implementation
    8
  • Crisis Management and National Security
    8
  • Research Methodology
    7
  • Elective Courses (Students must choose 1 course)
    • Local Economic Development7 ECTS
    • Counterterrorism and National Security7 ECTS
    • Foreign and Defence Policy7 ECTS
    • Government Information Systems7 ECTS
    • Introduction to Intelligence and Security7 ECTS
    • Global Governance and International Organizations7 ECTS
    • Transatlantic Relations: Does Europe Still Matter?7 ECTS
    • Transnational Challenges - Combating Human Trafficking7 ECTS
    7
Semester 430 ECTS
  • Project in Data Science (Internship)
    10
  • Master Thesis
    20

What UNI students gain and experience with Arizona State University

Arizona State University is incorporated in all student experiences and programs, by providing:

ASU "What Is Innovation?" certificate course
Master Class from Arizona State University faculty
Learn English at Arizona State University
ASU English Courses
Arizona State University Summer Experience
ASU Global Exchanges
Global Signature Courses
Short-term immersion programs at ASU partner universities
Online Courses and Workshops by Arizona State University
Courses directly from Thunderbird School of Global Management
ASU Venture X - Startup
ASU Endstar Game

Why Study Governance and National Security at UNI - Universum International College

Knowledge

  • Understand governance and national-security systems through political, legal, strategic, and administrative lenses.
  • Interpret global governance dynamics, geopolitical risks, intelligence foundations, and defense planning frameworks.
  • Recognize ethical, legal, and human-rights dimensions of policy and security decision-making.

Skills

  • Develop and evaluate public policies related to governance, resilience, and national security.
  • Apply negotiation, crisis-management, and conflict-resolution skills in public and institutional settings.
  • Produce high-quality research, strategic analysis, and policy recommendations based on evidence.

Competencies

  • Lead ethically in governance and security contexts while upholding democratic accountability and rule of law.
  • Collaborate across public, private, and international institutions on high-impact policy initiatives.
  • Design adaptive strategies that address emerging global threats and national-security priorities.

Study Abroad with Scholarships

Study for a semester abroad—funded by Erasmus+ in 26 EU countries or worldwide through Arizona State University partner universities.

190partners across Europe and Turkey
International partner map will be added soon.

Career opportunities

  • Policy and strategy roles in ministries, municipalities, security agencies, and public institutions.
  • Professional pathways in international organizations, diplomacy, civil society, and governance consulting.
  • Leadership tracks in crisis management, regulatory coordination, and national-security planning.

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