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Masters · 1600 h · 11 modules
Master's in Naval Intelligence and Reconnaissance
This program prepares you to lead in today's complex maritime environment, where strategic intelligence is key to security and defense. You will learn to collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence from diverse sources…
Duration1600 h
FormatOnline
Starts7 December
Places20 / 20
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What is the Master’s in Naval Intelligence and Reconnaissance?
The Master in Naval Intelligence and Reconnaissance
This program prepares you to lead in today's complex maritime environment, where strategic intelligence is key to security and defense. You will learn to collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence from diverse sources, mastering the latest technologies in sensors, platforms, and cybersecurity. This program will provide you with a deep understanding of naval operations, emerging threats, and counterintelligence strategies, enabling you to make informed and effective decisions in critical situations.
Differential Advantages
- Practical Approach: simulation of real-world scenarios and tactical and strategic intelligence exercises.
- Advanced Technologies: management of maritime surveillance systems, data analysis, and cyber intelligence.
- Expert Teaching Team: professionals with experience in naval intelligence, maritime security, and defense.
- Networking: opportunities to establish relationships with industry leaders and government agencies.
- Skills Development: critical thinking, strategic analysis, effective communication, and decision-making.
Programme type
Master's Degree
Study mode
Online
Duration
1,600 hours
Modules
11
Start date
08-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Maritime Strategic Analysis: Master naval intelligence techniques and anticipate threats in the maritime environment.
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Delve into advanced sensors, reconnaissance systems, and naval cybersecurity.
- Simulations and Practice: Participate in practical exercises and realistic simulations to apply your knowledge.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from renowned industry professionals and maritime security experts.
- Career Opportunities: Boost your career in leading organizations government, defense companies, and maritime security.
- Develop the key skills to lead in the naval domain of the future.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 11 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Advanced maritime surveillance and cybersecurity strategies in the Master’s in Intelligence and Naval Reconnaissance.
- Fundamentals and evolution of maritime surveillance: concepts, technologies and international regulatory frameworks
- Advanced Naval Reconnaissance Operations: Tracking, Identification and Classification of Maritime Objectives
- Integration of ISR sensors (intelligence, surveillance and recognition): radar, sonar, satellites, UAVs and electro-optical systems
- Analysis and fusion of multi-sensor data: signal processing, correlation algorithms and early warning systems
- Introduction to Naval Cybersecurity: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacker Profile in Maritime Environments
- Security of command and control systems (C2): protection measures, intrusion detection and incident response protocols
- Cryptography applied in naval communications: encryption, authentication and management of keys to ensure confidentiality and integrity of information
- Simulation and modelling of cyber-physical scenarios: risk assessment and operational resilience tests on naval platforms
- National and international regulations on maritime cybersecurity: compliance, audits and certification standards
- Design and implementation of cyber defence plans: security architecture, access policy and continuous staff training
02
Advanced signal analysis and threat recognition techniques in contemporary naval operations
- Basics of signal processing in naval scenarios: Fourier theory, wavelet transforms and adaptive filtering
- Detection and classification of acoustic signatures: Identification techniques and spectral analysis for submarines and submerged threats
- Advanced Doppler processing application for goal tracking and environmental noise reduction
- Remote sensing and electronic recognition: Principles of SIGINT and ELINT Naval in hostile environments
- Multispectral analysis and active and passive optical sensors: integration for recognition in coastal and offshore operations
- Threat Scenario Modelling and Simulation: Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms for Naval Behaviour Patterns
- Data fusion and multi-sensory correlation methodologies on integrated naval platforms
- Electronic countermeasures (ECM) and electronic warfare techniques for deception and neutralization of enemy systems
- International regulations and protocols in the secure exchange of naval intelligence information
- Pilots and historical operations analysis: Critical assessment of tactics and strategies of recognition and response to emerging threats
03
Implementation of advanced maritime surveillance and cyber defence strategies in modern naval operations
- Advanced Maritime Surveillance Fundamentals: Electro-Optical Sensors, Synthetic Opening Radar (SAR) and Integrated Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)
- Implementation of multi-source systems for real-time data fusion and maritime operational intelligence generation
- Predictive models and artificial intelligence algorithms applied to the proactive detection of naval threats and illicit activities
- Cyber Defence Strategies in Naval Environments: Security Architecture for Combat Networks and Safe Management of Embedded Critical Systems
- Cyber Incident Response Protocol: Identification, Containment, Forensic Analysis and Operational Recovery on Naval Platforms
- Integration of Unmanned Surveillance Technologies (UUV, UAV) for expansion of the scope of defence and naval reconnaissance
- Signal Intelligence Analysis (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare: Advanced Interference Techniques, Detection and Countermeasures in Maritime Scenarios
- International regulations and standards applicable to naval cybersecurity and maritime surveillance operations
- Implementation of command and control systems (C2) aimed at effective coordination in joint and multinational operations
- Pilots and simulations of hybrid warfare and cyberattacks in the maritime environment for strategic and tactical decision-making
04
Naval Intelligence and Integrated Surveillance: SIGINT/IMINT, Advanced Signal Analysis, AIS, Drones, and Cyber Defence for Maritime Recognition and Protection Operations
- Fundamentals of Naval Intelligence: Key Concepts, Structure and International Doctrines Applied to the Maritime Field
- SIGINT and IMINT intelligence sources: capture, processing and exploitation of electromagnetic and imaging signals in naval operations
- Advanced Electronic Signal Analysis: Interception Techniques, Decryption, and Radar Emissions Classification, Communications and Electronic Warfare Systems
- AIS (Automatic Identification System) systems: Architecture, transmission protocols, vulnerabilities and use in the identification and monitoring of ships
- Integration of unmanned platforms: strategic and tactical employment of aerial, maritime and underwater drones for recognition and continuous monitoring
- Image processing and analysis (IMINT): Automatic recognition algorithms, anomaly detection and real-time tactical intelligence generation
- Cyber defence in the naval domain: security architecture, intrusion detection, applied cryptography and incident response in command and control systems
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to improve the accuracy and speed of data analysis collected in maritime operations
- Maritime reconnaissance and protection operations: planning, execution and monitoring of combined missions under multi-domain scenarios with hybrid threats
- Integration of multidisciplinary intelligence for decision-making in naval command centres: interoperability, information flow and crisis management
05
Joint intelligence and information management operations in complex naval environments
- Fundamentals of Naval Intelligence: Concepts, Structure and Intelligence Cycle Applied to Maritime Environments
- Interagency integration: coordination between naval forces, intelligence agencies and strategic partners for joint operations
- Analysis and management of large volumes of information: data mining techniques, artificial intelligence and machine learning in naval intelligence
- Maritime collection and surveillance systems: SIGINT, MASINT, HUMINT and SIGINT applied to threat detection at sea
- Planning and execution of joint intelligence operations in multidimensional and multi-sensory naval scenarios
- Tactical and strategic intelligence management: data fusion, prioritisation and generation of actionable intelligence products
- Information security and protection protocols in naval environments: cybersecurity, cryptography and safe source management
- Countermeasures and naval electronic warfare: advanced techniques to neutralize electronic threats and improve the performance of information systems
- Decision support operations: help algorithms, simulations and real-time operational visualisation tools
- Operational Case Study: Detailed Analysis of Successful Joint Intelligence Missions and Applicable Learned Lessons
06
Planning and execution of advanced reconnaissance and surveillance operations in maritime environments
- Fundamentals of Naval Strategic Planning: Intelligence Analysis, Operational Environment Assessment and Recognition Objectives
- Advanced methodologies for data collection in the open sea: electro-optical sensors, sweep radar, acoustic systems and multi-int intelligence techniques
- Tactical planning of surveillance operations: inter-agency coordination, asset synchronisation, and operational risk management
- Integration of reconnaissance platforms: unmanned vehicles (UUV, UAV), fast boats, and sensors on board critical for obtaining maritime information
- Maritime Environmental Analysis for Operation: Detailed study of tides, currents, meteorological conditions and their impact on the execution of reconnaissance missions
- Advanced cartography and applied geospatial systems: interpretation of satellite images, use of digital nautical charts and real-time GIS application
- Design and application of camouflage and concealment techniques in maritime environments for undercover surveillance operations
- Simulation and wargaming models for validation and adjustment of the recognition operating plan
- Security protocols and threat management in reconnaissance operations: cybersecurity, electronic defence and countermeasures against adversarial detection
- Real-time monitoring and control of surveillance operations: Use of command and control platforms (C2), data link and intelligence flow to naval operation centres
07
Innovative technologies in maritime surveillance, cybersecurity and signal analysis for high-precision naval operations
- Advanced Maritime Surveillance Fundamentals: Electro-Optical Sensors, Synthetic Aperture Coherent Radar (SAR), and Multispectral Systems Applied to Detection and Monitoring in Complex Maritime Environments
- Integration of passive and active sensors: Multi-sensory fusion for improved naval recognition accuracy and minimisation of false positives in potential threats
- Emerging technologies in naval reconnaissance: Autonomous maritime drones, unmanned submarine vehicles (UUV) and automated coastal patrol systems with integrated artificial intelligence
- Naval Surveillance Systems Architecture: Design, deployment, and optimisation of distributed sensor networks and centralised monitoring stations with interoperability and redundancy capabilities
- Advanced analysis of electromagnetic and acoustic signals: digital signal processing techniques (DSP), adaptive filtering, and detection of specific signatures for accurate identification of objects and events
- Artificial intelligence algorithms applied to naval recognition: Supervised and unsupervised machine learning for automatic threat classification, recognition of patterns of maritime behaviour and prediction of events
- Naval cybersecurity protocols and methodologies: defence in depth, real-time monitoring, and countermeasures against electronic attacks aimed at naval surveillance and control systems
- Information systems and interoperability security: implementation of international standards for critical data protection, advanced encryption and access management in naval distributed networks
- Simulation and modelling in high-precision naval operations: virtual environments for detection, tracking and threat response using real data and complex scenarios
- Operating applications and cases Pilots: Analysis of real incidents, rapid response techniques and adaptive in conflict scenarios and sovereign maritime control
08
Integration of artificial intelligence and big data for recognition and monitoring in advanced naval operations
- Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement algorithms applied in maritime environments
- Big data in the naval field: capture, storage and processing of large volumes of data from sensors, satellites and open sources
- Advanced architectures for IA-Big Data integration: Hybrid models and distributed systems for real-time analysis of naval information
- Automatic recognition and classification of maritime targets through convolutional neural networks (CNN) and anomaly detection models
- Implementation of machine learning for prediction of navigation patterns and unusual behaviours in adversarial fleets
- Multi-sensory fusion: radar, sonar, satellite images and AIS data integration for the generation of a unified tactical table
- Image processing and spatial processing: advanced targeting techniques, feature extraction and object tracking in complex maritime scenarios
- Predictive analysis for preventive maintenance of naval platforms using big data and AI models
- Deployment of automated surveillance systems via edge computing and real-time responsiveness in littoral and oceanic zones
- Data Mining for Strategic Intelligence: Actionable Intelligence Extraction from Heterogeneous and Unstructured Sources
09
Integrated surveillance, cybersecurity and signal analysis systems for high-performance naval operations
- Advanced Naval Surveillance Systems Advanced Architecture: Components, Multi-Spectral Sensors, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Side Sweep Sonar
- Naval communication protocols and standards: tactical data links, encrypted communications, and IP-based tactical networks for real-time operations
- Cybersecurity fundamentals on naval platforms: specific defence threats, vulnerabilities and techniques for SCADA systems and control of weapons systems
- Signal analysis and fusion methodologies: Digital signal processing (DSP), multi-sensor detection algorithms and machine learning applied to naval intelligence
- Electronic intelligence management (ELINT): interoperability between systems, spectral analysis and advanced interferometry techniques for localization and classification of threats
- Integration of C4ISR systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Recognition) for strategic and tactical decision making
- Development and application of neural networks and deep learning in the automatic identification of acoustic and electromagnetic signatures in hostile marine environments
- Simulation and training for naval operations: advanced virtual platforms for exercising cyberattacks, electronic defence and signal warfare
- Assessment and mitigation of risks associated with cyberattacks directed against naval critical infrastructure, including navigation and propulsion systems
- Procedures for integration and multi-sensory coordination in joint operations: interoperability between naval, air and land forces in high complexity scenarios
10
Intelligence cycle, analysis and preparation of naval reports
- Intelligence Cycle: Direction, Obtaining, Preparation and Dissemination
- Structured analysis techniques
- Source evaluation and reliability
- Cognitive biases of the analyst
- Open Source Intelligence
- Preparation of intelligence products
- Drafting of reports and briefings
- Information classification and protection
- Cooperation between intelligence services
- Practical case analysis
11
Master’s Final Project in Naval Intelligence and Reconnaissance
- Design and development of integrated system architectures for naval recognition: specialised components, hardware and software
- Advanced artificial intelligence algorithms: deep learning, convolutional neural networks and reinforced learning applied to target detection and classification
- Implementation of Big Data Systems in Maritime Surveillance: Real-time Acquisition, Processing and Storage of Data from Multiple Sensors
- Multi-sensory fusion: integration of radars, sonars, electro-optical and infrared sensors to improve recognition accuracy and reliability
- Development of predictive models based on artificial intelligence for anticipation of threats and anomalies in complex maritime environments
- Intelligent Maritime Surveillance: Automation of Monitoring, Early Alerts and Behaviour Analysis of Naval and Unmanned Objects
- Study and application of Big Data Analytics techniques for the protection of strategic infrastructures: ports, offshore platforms and sensitive coastal areas
- Decision support systems: design of interfaces and tools for optimal interpretation and use of processed information in real time
- Cyber security and operational resilience protocols applied to naval recognition systems and mass data management
- Validation, testing and performance evaluation of integrated recognition systems in real simulated and operational scenarios, with key metrics analysis of effectiveness and reliability
Workload
Study Time and Workload
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Who it is for
Navy and Merchant Marine officers interested in deepening their knowledge of maritime security, risk analysis, and the application of intelligence technologies.Intelligence and security analysts seeking to specialize in the naval environment, data interpretation, and threat identification.Naval systems engineers and developers who wish to understand operational needs and the applications of in
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Lead maritime intelligence operations
- 02Analyze and anticipate naval threats
- 03Manage naval intelligence resources
- 04Develop and implement effective countermeasures
- 05Implement and optimize maritime surveillance systems
- 06Interpreting and disseminating strategic naval intelligence
Careers
Career Opportunities
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02Naval Intelligence Analyst: Collection, analysis, and dissemination of information relevant to maritime security.
03Naval Reconnaissance Specialist: Identification and tracking of vessels and naval activities, using sensors and information systems.
04Naval Operations Officer: Planning and execution of naval missions, including the coordination of units and resources.
05Maritime Security Consultant: Risk assessment and development of strategies for the protection of maritime infrastructure and assets.
06Naval Technology Researcher: Development and application of new technologies for naval intelligence and reconnaissance.
07Naval Defense Project Manager: Leadership and coordination of projects related to the acquisition and deployment of naval systems.
08Naval Data Analyst: Processing and analysis of large volumes of data to detect relevant patterns and trends.
09Maritime Security Policy Advisor: Preparation of reports and recommendations for the formulation of maritime security policies and regulations.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Naval intelligence and reconnaissance.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Navy.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
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Admissions Process
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Entry requirements
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