Master of Security Strategic & Development Studies

2 Years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Faculty of Social Sciences

Master of Security Strategic & Development Studies

Postgraduate 2 years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Faculty of Social Sciences

Program Description

Comprehensive overview of the program

Program Description

The Master of Science in Security, Strategic & Development Studies at the University of Sierra Leone is a graduate program designed to provide advanced knowledge and practical skills in security management, strategic planning, and development policy. The program prepares graduates for careers in national security, strategic decision-making, and development policy in governmental, non-governmental, and international contexts.

Career Outcomes

Your pathway to professional success

Career Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

Security Analyst or Strategic Planning Officer

Policy Analyst in Government or International Organizations

Risk and Crisis Management Consultant

Researcher in Security and Development Studies

Program Officer in NGOs and Development Agencies

Lecturer or Academic Researcher in Strategic and Security Studies

Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Specialist

Advisor on Security and Development Policy

Graduates are prepared for careers in government ministries, security agencies, research institutions, NGOs, international organizations, consultancy firms, and for doctoral studies in security, strategy, or development studies.