Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences

Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences at Mercyhurst University offers a bachelor of arts degree in intelligence studies, a master of science degree in applied intelligence, an online master of science degree in applied intelligence, as well as a new master of science degree in data science, and two graduate certificate programs that give students the education they need to pursue a career as an analyst in national security, law enforcement or business sectors. The Institute for Intelligence Studies and Information Science brings together the students and faculty of the Tom Ridge School of Intelligence Studies and Information Science at Mercyhurst University to perform high quality, low cost, open source research and analysis for private businesses and institutions and for governmental agencies through grants, partnerships and contracts. The students and faculty make full use of the theoretical and applied principles taught by the Ridge School to present actionable information for the Institute’s customers and clients. The Institute for Intelligence Studies and Information Science also leverages the expertise of the Ridge School faculty and subject-matter experts to offer a variety of standard and custom intelligence course development and training packages to clients.