Issues involving homeland security have become a priority at all levels of the corporate world. Business professionals need to know the problems involved and be prepared to adapt to the ever changing landscapes in homeland security and maintain a safe and secure work environment. This concentration has two additional program competencies of 1) demonstrating knowledge in the area of risk assessment and homeland security management and 2) determining future strategies for meeting security challenges in organizations. To fulfill the requirements for the M.S.M. with a concentration in Homeland Security, students must complete an 18-credit hour Business Management core, 15-credit hour concentration in Homeland Security, and a 3-credit elective. While some course sequencing is necessary, the program is designed to permit students to complete requirements at their own pace.

In addition to the University?s graduate graduation competencies; students will have an advanced level of applicable knowledge in the following areas as appropriate to one?s field of study:

  • Apply contemporary leadership and management models and theories.
  • Apply change frameworks and models.
  • Apply legal principles to guide professional behavior and decisions.
  • Articulate personal values and goals as guideposts for professional behavior.