Please note, this program is available only at Charleston Air Force Base. It is not available at the Charleston Metro Campus.

Description

The complexities of modern society have combined to generate a variety of threats to business organizations, information networks, military installations, government operations, and individuals. The curriculum of the program is based primarily on the social sciences. The program is designed to give maximum exposure to security management skills and to provide flexibility for the specific needs of the individual student. The content of the business and organizational security management program complements and assists the student in preparation for the Certified Protection Professional Program.

Curriculum

The 36 credit hours required for the master of arts (M.A.) or the 51 credit hours required for the master of business administration (M.B.A.) with an emphasis in business and organizational security management must include the following courses:

• SECR 5000 Security Management (Requisite Course)
• SECR 5010 Legal and Ethical Issues in Security Management
• SECR 5020 Security Administration and Management
• SECR 5030 Business Assets Protection
• SECR 5060 Emergency Planning
• SECR 5080 Information Systems Security
• SECR 5090 Behavioral Issues
• SECR 6000 Integrated Studies in Security Management

In addition, the student chooses elective courses offered in this major and/or from the program curricula of other School of Business and Technology majors.

If the requisite course is waived, the student must choose an elective course from this major or from the program curriculum of another School of Business and Technology major. Students pursuing dual majors who have the requisite course(s) waived will complete only the remaining required courses for the dual majors.

Course Descriptions