GNSPI Academic Programs
Professional Master of Science degree in Global and National Security
An interdisciplinary graduate degree taught online in (mostly) 8-week classes by expert UNM faculty and experienced practitioners
Graduate Certificate in Global & National Security Policy
An interdisciplinary 4-course (12 credit hour) graduate certificate program of study around a Global & National Security topic the student selects and applied policy or intelligence analysis skills.
Undergraduate Offerings
Including the Global & National Security concentration in the Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies major and the intelligence-focused National Security & Strategic Analysis certificate.
2027 GNSPI Deterrence Fellowship
Call for applications! The Global & National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) announces its 2026-2027 GNSPI Fellowship, organized around the theme of “Practical Deterrence and Global Stability during Strategic Transition.”
Application Deadline for Non-Resident Fellows: October 31, 2026
Application Deadline for Student-Fellows: November 10, 2026
GNSPI achieves its mission via four lines of effort:
- Education, through our formal undergraduate and graduate programs but also through the informal GNSPI Fellowship and public engagement,
- Professional Development, through career fairs, talks by experienced practitioners, and career-prep sessions,
- Research & Engagement, through our Security Speaker Series, the Annual Symposium, and the GNSPI Fellows Program, and
- Building Community, through alumni networking, public events, and celebrations for semester kick-off and graduations
