Since 9/11, demand for educated intelligence management specialists has risen explosively. People with backgrounds in intelligence management can now be found working for a wide variety of agencies, such as police departments, defense contractors, government agencies, and the military. They work as analysts, investigators, undercover agents, managers, and consultants. A background in intelligence management can open the door to several exciting careers. A certificate, undergraduate degree, or graduate degree in intelligence management can help a job applicant stand out from the crowd, as intelligence management majors remain relatively scarce. Employers often value applicants with college educations over ones without, giving applicants with college degrees in intelligence management a combined advantage.

Several years ago, very few schools offered any sort of programs in intelligence management. However, as demand has grown, schools have started to adapt. Many colleges and universities now offer intelligence management majors. Specialized intelligence management schools, while they remain rare, have also been created in order to offer students a more focused education. This change in the field now allows intelligence management specialists to advance their careers by getting a degree or certificate from an accredited university, while obtaining an education that will be relevant and useful.

Students at intelligence management schools are often unlike students in traditional programs. Many already have experience in the field, and are looking for a degree to enhance their career prospects. Many also have busier lives than traditional students, and are looking to continue working while they earn their degrees, whether their current jobs are in their field of interest or they are looking to make a career change. For these reasons, online schools have proven to be a popular option. With good time management, dedication, and a supportive university staff, students have been able to earn intelligence management degrees while working in challenging full-time positions, raising families, and even while deployed.

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