The current international context is marked by growing geopolitical tensions and increasingly interconnected crises. Security, geopolitics, and strategy are no longer topics reserved solely for experts, but issues that affect society as a whole. The Master’s Degree Course in Strategic Studies and Security Policies (LM-62) at Link Campus University was created to train professionals capable of analyzing these scenarios and navigating them with real-world expertise, not just theoretical knowledge. The course is designed both for recent graduates seeking to build a high-level professional profile and for professionals already working in public institutions, the armed forces, law enforcement, civil protection, corporations, or third-sector organizations who wish to strengthen their analytical and strategic skills.
The course is strongly focused on preparing students for the labour market, thanks to a learning pathway that combines theory, practical exercises, simulations, and case studies, as well as direct contact with industry professionals: the faculty includes diplomats, analysts, executives, and generals whose firsthand experience adds significant educational value. The program lasts two years and includes an internship at leading organizations — public institutions, international organizations, companies, and entities specializing in security and international relations — arranged in consultation with faculty members based on each student’s aptitudes and professional goals. The program is suitable for those aspiring to careers in diplomacy, roles in international organizations (UN, EU, FAO), intelligence agencies, leading think tanks, or global strategic consulting firms.
Interdisciplinarity is one of the strengths of the learning pathway: international relations, geopolitics, international politics, economics, conflict management, analysis of criminal organizations and international terrorism, digital platforms, risk analysis, and cybersecurity are just some of the areas covered in the course.
MODALITY OF FRUITION
The course provides for non-compulsory lessons. Furthermore, in order to meet the diverse needs of students, the lessons are video-recorded and made available on digital platforms in asynchronous mode. This additional opportunity allows students to organize their study and revision times independently. Theoretical teaching is complemented by practical and professionalizing activities: workshops, internships and visits to companies, public bodies and institutions in the area. These field experiences make it possible to develop concrete operational skills and to come into direct contact with the world of work already during the course of study.
LEARNING PATHWAYS
The programme provides for two learning pathways, each with a specific focus:
Global affairs and international relations (in english)
This learning pathway, delivered entirely in english, focuses on geopolitical scenarios, diplomacy, international crisis management, and global strategic analysis. It is particularly suited for those aspiring to a diplomatic career, or for those who intend to work in international organizations, global consulting firms, geopolitical research centers, or companies with an international focus, or who aspire to hold leadership roles in public administration. An international educational program that prepares students to address the major issues of our time. Courses include: diplomacy and international relations, security, economics, politics and geopolitics, data analysis, and energy policy.
Strategic Studies and Security Policies (in italian)
This learning pathway, delivered in italian, delves into the theoretical and practical dimensions of national and international security. It is particularly aimed at candidates already working in the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, Public Administration, or candidates who intend to prepare for public competitions or management positions in security bodies and institutions.
The course covers strategy, economics, information security and digital platforms, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligence, geopolitics, and international politics. It is a learning pathway that combines vision with practical application.
Choosing the Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies and Security Policies at Link Campus University means building a high-level professional profile that is in demand in both public and private sectors, as well as nationally and internationally. It is a long-term investment in your education, designed for those who want to understand the world and help protect it.
TUTORING
The course supports students through 4 different types of tutoring:
- Orientation and transversal tutoring, carried out by Education Coordinators, aimed at supporting the students in the reception phase, introducing them into the university life, monitoring their learning pathway, motiving them throughout the course (with special reference to the planned results), supporting them in bureaucratic procedures, the latter in collaboration with the Student Administration Office;
- international tutoring, carried out by the International Office, which wil offer personalized assistance to both international students enrolled in the degree course and Erasmus students;
- didactic tutoring, provided by the didactic support staff (teaching assistants, doctoral students, holders of supplementary teaching contracts, etc.), who will support the students with supplementary teaching activities related to the specific subjects of the learning pathways;
- specialized tutoring, carried out by Education Coordination for inclusion, aimed at students with disabilities or specific learning disorders and special educational needs, aimed at reducing the obstacles that might prevent their full integration in the academic environment.