Conflict and Security Studies Concentration

Make the World a Safer Place with a Concentration in Conflict & Security Studies

The world needs experts who can navigate risk, conflict, and security. With a Conflict & Security Studies concentration at UNYP, you’ll develop the skills to analyze global threats and contribute to a safer, more stable world.

This program goes beyond traditional security studies. You’ll explore national security, economic stability, environmental risks, and societal protection, learning how to prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts on an international scale.

As global conflicts evolve, so do the challenges we face. Our curriculum equips you with practical analytical skills to understand modern disputes and the role of violence in international relations. Graduates are prepared for careers in diplomacy, security analysis, policy advising, and global organizations—where they can make a real impact.

This concentration is available to SUNY Empire State University students in the UNYP dual-degree program. To earn the designation, students must complete 12 credits (24 ECTS) in relevant courses, focus their theses on security studies, and pass the Czech State Exam. The concentration will be officially recognized in the UNYP Diploma Supplement.

Cybersecurity and New Forms of Warfare	Human Security
Terrorism and Counter-terrorism	The United Nations in World Politics
War, Peace and Violence in IR	Special Topics in International Relations

International Security Analyst

Why? Governments, international organizations (e.g., UN, NATO, OSCE), and think tanks need experts to assess global security threats, terrorism, and geopolitical tensions.
Typical Roles: Intelligence analysis, risk assessment, policy advising.
Where? Government agencies, NGOs, security firms, and research institutions.

Diplomacy & Foreign Service

Why? Countries require skilled diplomats to handle conflict resolution, peace negotiations, and international relations.
Typical Roles: Embassy staff, peace negotiator, policy advisor.
Where? Ministries of Foreign Affairs, UN peacekeeping missions, regional organizations (EU, AU).

Crisis and Risk Management Specialist

Why? Companies and governments need professionals to manage and mitigate security risks, especially in conflict-prone areas.
Typical Roles: Security consultant, corporate risk manager, humanitarian crisis coordinator.
Where? Private sector (multinational corporations), NGOs, international aid agencies.

Human Rights & Conflict Resolution Specialist

Why? With ongoing global conflicts, organizations need specialists to work on post-conflict reconstruction, human rights advocacy, and reconciliation efforts.
Typical Roles: Humanitarian program manager, mediator, and policy advocate.
Where? NGOs (Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch), international courts, and UN agencies.

Cybersecurity & Intelligence Analyst

Why? The rise of cyber warfare and digital threats has created a growing need for professionals who understand both security policy and technology.
Typical Roles: Cyber policy analyst, intelligence officer, counterterrorism specialist.
Where? Cybersecurity firms, intelligence agencies, military institutions.

UNYP Alumni

Martin Šimonek

Head of Investor Relations, Draslovka

"UNYP provides its students with a great deal of self-appreciation and belief in one’s own abilities. Thanks to UNYP’s approach and philosophy, and the way in which its highly-professional staff pass their practical knowledge and skills onto students, graduates enter the real world armed with the confidence that allows them to achieve great things. Having this degree was a condition for me to study in the UK, and UNYP made the process of getting enrolled at the LSE very smooth."