Jason Hartley is lecturer in criminology at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He is a former police officer with 23 years of experience, and has trained personnel for deployment in Timor Leste, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. Jason specializes in, and has published on engagement with Muslim communities, Indigenous Polynesian approaches to rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, and Asian Organised Crime. Jason also completed a community internship in Hebron on the West Bank.
Master of Counterterrorism Leadership
2 Years
DURATION
4
SEMESTER
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Rationale
Global Leadership Institute’s Master of Counterterrorism Leadership qualifies students to apply an advanced body of knowledge for professional practice in the field of counterterrorism leadership. It is designed to equip leaders who can contribute to advanced decision making and protection against terrorism. The course adopts a cross-disciplinary perspective aimed at developing the mindset required for counterterrorism leadership in a rapidly changing world and advancing disruptive technologies. Graduates will be able to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, and leadership capabilities required of successful counterterrorism leaders.
Graduates of the Master of Counterterrorism Leadership may find employment in executive leadership and senior management roles in a relevant field, such as: counterterrorism agencies, professional organisations, government services, and educational institutions, as well as other contexts that require research skills and critical thinking. This course may open opportunities to continue into higher degree research courses.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of key concepts and theories related to counterterrorism leadership.
- Critically evaluate challenges and advances in achieving real-world counterterrorism leadership outcomes.
- Synthesise complex counterterrorism leadership outcomes and identify opportunities for integrating culturally appropriate, ethical, and innovative approaches within a range of contexts.
- Communicate as a professional practitioner and transfer complex knowledge and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Autonomously plan and execute an applied research-based project that identifies innovative practices in counterterrorism leadership and applies solutions to identified problems.
Course structure
The Master of Counterterrorism Leadership includes four semesters with a total of 160 credit points:
Course structure with a specialisation:
- 100 credit points of core units
- 30 credit points of specialisation
- 10 credit points of capstone project
- 30 credit points of electives*
OR
Course structure with no specialisation:
- 100 credit points of core units
- 30 credit points of any specialisation units
- 10 credit points of capstone project
- 30 credit points of electives*
YEAR 1, SEMESTER 1
MCL402 Globalisation and Counterterrorism
MGL401 IT, Decision Making and Governance
MGL501 People, Culture and Leadership
MGL502 Strategic Resources Allocation
YEAR 1, SEMESTER 2
MCL404 Violent Extremism and Hate Crimes
MCL504 Community Engagement and Counterterrorism
MCL520 Emerging Trends in Terrorism Studies
MGL402 Cybersecurity, Law, and Risk
YEAR 2, SEMESTER 1
RES505 Applied Research Methods
2 x electives
1 x specialisation unit
YEAR 2, SEMESTER 2
2 x specialisation units
1 x elective
Specialisations
Counterterrorism and Cyberspace
MCL503 Counterterrorism and Interoperability
MCL505 Internet Scams and Predatory Crime
MCL506 Technology Enhanced Organised Crime
OR
Cybersecurity Risk Management
ITC500 Ethical Hacking and Defense
* Note: RES520 Capstone Project (10 credit points) + 2 electives may be replaced by RES521 Research Project (20 credit points) + 1 elective.
More Information
For more information about elective units see the List of Units.
Units
Admission Criteria
Domestic Students
Completion of an AQF Level 7 or above higher education qualification (or equivalent) in any discipline and at least two years relevant counterterrorism experience in a managerial or leadership role.
Applicants must submit a copy of their CV with a cover letter outlining how they meet the above criteria, or equivalent.
Applicants are also required to provide a recent police check (not more than 90 days old).
International Students
Completion of an AQF Level 7 or above higher education qualification (or equivalent) in any discipline and at least two years relevant counterterrorism experience in a managerial or leadership role. International student applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require an International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) of 6.5, with a score of not less than 6.0 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent.
Note: International students must hold a valid student visa. There are numerous conditions that apply to a student visa. A holder of a student visa may not work, paid or unpaid, for more than 40 hours in any fortnight during semester time. Current information on student visa conditions may be found at https://homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/stud/more/Visa-conditions/visa-conditions-students
Applicants must submit a copy of their CV with a cover letter outlining how they meet the above criteria, or equivalent.
Applicants are also required to provide a recent police check (not more than 90 days old).
Special or Alternative Admission Arrangements
Special admission pathways are also open for educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis with Recognition of Prior Learning, professional accreditations and the provision of a portfolio of work for entry to micro credential and single units.
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Credit for previous learning may be obtained through the processes of articulation, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning or a combination of these processes. Requests for credit for previous study or RPL should be submitted with the Application Form. Students who have successfully completed accredited study or courses at recognised tertiary institutions may apply for a Transfer of Credit. A certified copy of an official transcript detailing studies undertaken must be submitted with the Credit Transfer and RPL Application Form. RPL from life and work experience will also be considered upon request. For more information, please see the Cross Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Study Modes
Delivery Mode
on campus, online, and hybrid mode
Campus
1009 Ipswich Road, Moorooka, Brisbane Queensland 4105, Australia
Duration
1 year full-time (2 semesters)
Intakes
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
Fees & Timetables
Domestic Student Fees: Total Course Fee: AUD$ 40,000; AUD$ 10,000 per semester
AUD$ 500 one-time enrolment fee is charged additional
*Fees subject to annual review
International Student Fees: Total Course Fee: AUD$ 60,000; AUD$ 15,000 per semester
AUD$ 500 one-time enrolment fee is charged additional
*Fees subject to annual review
Global Institute Online fees : Masters – $36,800
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