Civil Security Leadership, Management and Policy (CSLMP), D.Sc.
I currently have a masters in National Security Studies with a duel concentration in cyber security and corporate security. I also have 8 years experience as an Intelligence Analyst, with 4 years experience teaching an advance intelligence course. My professors have been pushing me to consider the doctoral program in Civil Security Leadership, Management and Policy. Given that its a doctorate, and I am in the fortunate position to afford it, it seems worthwhile on paper. However, I haven't been able to find anything online regarding someone who's finished the program and their thoughts on its outcomes. There was one person on a degree forum from 2015 who raved about the program while in it, but then in 2024 amended that by saying it has changed with no explanation why they no longer recommend it. I have gotten to speak with several candidates currently in the program and they seem to enjoy it and say they're being put to the test but I have no idea if this will pay off.
I would like to pivot into academia and/or work for think-tanks or policy makers looking to make a positive difference. If anyone has professional advice or even better has gone through this program I would like to hear your thoughts!