XTCT-970 - Global Security Futures – Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and AI (Dubai Study Tour)
Course Description
This course examines the rapidly evolving intersection of intelligence, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) through immersive, international study. Centered around a study tour in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the course features three phases: pre-trip academic preparation, a 1 week intensive travel experience, and post-trip synthesis and reflection. Students will engage in lectures, AI simulations, and workshops at the American University in the Emirates, and participate in the International Arabian Gulf-Security Conference. Through exposure to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) security institutions and real-world networking with regional experts and peers, participants will assess global security trends, cyber threats, and AI applications.
Travel Dates to Dubai April 11-18, 2026
$3,585 Travel Fee (Non-discountable)
$2,995 Tuition (Once a Hoya Always A Hoya Discount Available)
Course Objectives
1. Explain the structure and function of intelligence and security institutions in the Gulf
region and their global linkages.
2. Assess cybersecurity threats and AI applications shaping contemporary regional and
global security dynamics.
3. Analyze differences and similarities between Gulf and Western intelligence frameworks.
4. Apply scenario simulation and policy analysis techniques to evaluate emerging threats
and responses.
5. Engage with regional experts and stakeholders to synthesize insights into future global
security trends.