
- Overview
- Specializations
- Accreditations
- Faculty
- Admission
About Program
Embrace a career dedicated to safeguarding nations and protecting global security with our Bachelor of Arts in Security & Strategic Studies program. Dive into the realms of international security, counterterrorism, intelligence analysis and strategic planning while gaining a deep understanding of global threats, conflict resolution and diplomatic strategies. With this program, you will be well-prepared for a career in national security agencies, defense organizations, intelligence agencies and international organizations. Enroll today and become a guardian of peace and stability in an increasingly complex world.
Program Goals
- To be a career path program that will graduate experts, decision-makers and leaders in the field of security and strategic studies.
- Motivate students to engage in constant learning inside and outside of the class; learn how to research and propose recommendations in the field of specialization in Security and Strategic Studies.
- Offer quality teaching and research learning resources environment, conducive for undergraduate students.
- Assure quality and consistency in learning outcomes of both theoretical and practical value, meeting the national market demands.
- Continuously develop the program, ensuring operating strategic standards are met, aligning with the AUE’s mission; aligning with national and international standards and strategies and methodologies to produce original and advanced research in the intelligence and security field.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Recognize the Concepts, Principles, Implementation of Security Strategic Studies, Intelligence and International affairs.
- Demonstrate critical analysis in the trends of global terrorism.
- Analyze the economic and political impact of international and domestic political conditions.
- Interpret the various elements of the theory of war and state’s behaviors in the affects in conflict situations.
- Contribute to the continued development of academic and professional field in security and strategic studies.
Accreditations
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Prof. Chahine A. Ghais
Professor / Dean

Prof. Dusko Tomic
Professor / Program Director - Security And Strategic Studies

Dr. Eldar Šaljić
Associate Professor / Program Director - Security Studies And Information Analysis

Dr. Nahla Hamdan
Assistant Professor / Program Director - Master of Arts and Diplomacy
- For Admission Requirements for Freshman students (those who have just completed high school and have never attended an Institute of Higher Education before) click here
- For Admission Requirements for Transfer students (those who have studied at another higher education institution and would like to transfer their credits to AUE) click here
- For Admission Requirements for Visiting students (those who are currently enrolled in a different higher education institution and would like to take some courses at AUE as part of the study plan of their home university/college) click here
Joining the Program
- Fall Semester
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September
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Spring Semester
- January
- Summer Semester
- May