The master’s degree specialty and graduate certificate in Organizational Security can be earned entirely online or evenings on campus.

This program is designed for business and organizational security management professionals. These professionals typically lead and manage security operations addressing personnel, property, facility, information, and business continuity security. Students in this program will obtain management skills and technical knowledge required to function as a chief security officer, director of loss prevention, director of security, security consultant, investigator, firefighter, or police officer.

Students learn to:
• Lead the strategic, planning, and management efforts of private and public sector organizations
• Evaluate and analyze emerging security issues, regulations, and threats
• Analyze financial implications of security programs and options
• Protect vital assets such as people, physical structures and equipment, intellectual property, information and maintain post-incident continuity of operations

Program Requirements

Total 48 credit hours

Students are required to take MALS 4020 within their first three quarters at University College

Core - 8 qtr. hrs

Professional Foundation Courses - 12 qtr. hrs

Speciality Courses - 16 qtr. hrs

Further Study - 12 qtr. hrs

Admissions Requirements

Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you’ll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.