Dr. Fred Smith

Instructor

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Biography

Fred Smith is a Lecturer in Security Studies at Macquarie University, where he has been active since 2013. Prior to joining the university, he served as a captain in the United States Navy, accumulating over 30 years as a military intelligence officer. He has extensive experience in areas spanning the Pacific and the Middle East, including multiple tours in Europe and deployments with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). His career has included significant operational intelligence roles and all-source intelligence fusion analysis, as well as intelligence preparation of the operational environment. Smith has served numerous tours in Australia, Japan, and the UK, including several postings at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. His teaching covers essential aspects of modern intelligence and Asia Pacific security issues, where he is involved in courses such as PICT813: Foundations of Modern Intelligence and PICT913: Asia Pacific Security. Smith’s research interests focus on Asia Pacific security-related issues, intelligence studies, and the geopolitical dynamics affecting these areas.

Research Interests

Courses

Foundations of Modern Intelligence Intelligence Modern Practitioner Asia Pacific Security

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).