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Security Management MSc/Diploma/Certificate
MSc: 2-3 years part-time, Diploma: 1-2 years part-time, Certificate: approximately 1 year part-time
This unique distance-learning programme provides a comprehensive security management course, enabling you to advance your knowledge, skills and qualifications within the dynamic field of security.
The programme is flexibly structured and provides the opportunity for security managers and non-specialists alike to acquire invaluable security and managerial expertise, and to obtain the highest security management qualification of its type.
Compulsory Modules*
- Business Management Skills
- Security Risk Management
- Physical Security, Fraud and Information Security
- Information Technology Security
- The Management of Computer-related Crimes
- Law & Criminology (Diploma & MSc only)
- Work-based Project (Diploma & MSc only)
- Research Project (MSc only)
* Semester 1 or 2, depending whether students commence in October or April
Assessment
All assessment is by coursework. Certificate: 4 assessed modules by written assignment (3,500 words). Diploma: 5 assessed modules by written assignment (3,500 words) and a work-based security project (8,000 words). MSc: 5 assessed modules, a work-based project and a research project (20,000 words).
Entry Qualification*
Degree or professional qualification and/or relevant professional experience within security.
Selection
A flexible approach is taken with regards to entry requirements, and applicants with diverse qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
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