CERTIFICATE IN HOMELAND SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Program Description

The Certificate in Homeland Security Management provides managers and practitioners with the background to prepare for and deal with a wide range of man-made and natural threats and vulnerabilities at the community and organizational level. The curriculum prepares students to perform security risk assessments and to develop strategies to mitigate threats to personnel, physical facilities, and information-dependent critical infrastructure, as well to plan for and manage operational recovery. Courses also explore the evolving roles within various first responder communities regarding pre-event planning and post-event response.

Program Objectives

At the completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Recognize and apply domestic and international security concepts from an historical and current perspective in both a social and organizational context.
• Have skills in evaluating and formulating proactive and reactive strategies for community and enterprise survival.

Program Overview

The Certificate in Homeland Security Management requires the completion of 15 credits of specified coursework. All courses required for this certificate may be applied to the MS in Information Technology (Homeland Security Management Specialization).

Career Paths

In combination with other advanced degrees and experience, students may be able to use this certificate to add to their credentials and may qualify for the following positions:

• Chief Operation Officer
• Facility and Plant Manager
• Facility Security Officer
• Military Planner
• Federal, State, or Local Government Emergency Planner or Policy Maker
• Law Enforcement, Emergency, or Medical Policy Maker, Practitioner, or Administrator