M.S. Security Management

(2013 - 2015)

 

UHD's MSM degree prepares managers in reducing organization’s risk by identifying threats, be they cyber threats or traditional criminal and terrorist threats. Course discussions include the mitigation of risk posed by cybercriminals and cyber terrorists (local and multinational) such as extortion, exposure of data, and infiltration. 

 

Graduates of the program will learn to be able to: 

 

  • Integrate and apply cross-functional business and security knowledge to solve a problem; and apply critical reasoning from strategic and global learning perspectives in managing risk. 
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  • Develop, implement and refine policies and plans which include: Comprehensive identification of organizational security risk exposure; Cost-effective risk mitigation strategies; Recovery strategies; and Strategies for refinement and improvement based upon lessons learned during implementation. 

 

  • Analyze and use statistical data to inform decisions relating to operational security. 
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  • Design security-focused professional development programs based on a needs analysis. 

 

  • Work in and lead teams effectively. 
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  • Use effective oral communication to converse at an executive level with functional units within the organization about business and organizational security issues; and convey critical information during a crisis situation to a variety of audiences. 

 

B.S. Criminal Justice

(2009 - 2013)

 

The coursework for the UHD College of Public Service's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree provides students with a solid grounding in criminological theories and the processes of criminal justice, encompassing communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills. The faculty in Criminal Justice are dedicated to preparing students to become effective leaders in the field of criminal justice and related areas, as well as in research and higher education.