100% Online Graduate CertificateBusiness Essentials for the Security Executive

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100% Online Graduate Certificate in Business Essentials for Security Executive Professionals

If you're searching for specialized education to prepare for the unique demands of security executive management, you've arrived at the right place. Our university is a leader in educating our nation's security, law enforcement, and homeland security executives.

This graduate certificate is designed for today's security leader or aspiring chief security officer seeking advanced business skills to manage increasing duties such as overseeing personnel, budgets, and day-to-day operations. Our program was developed based on research conducted by a leading group of senior security executives, who identified the business skills and proficiencies necessary for today's security professional.

In our Business Essentials for the Security Executive program, you will:

  • Examine core fundamentals of chief security officer management
  • Analyze key data systems and methods for enhancing managerial decision-making
  • Explore leadership approaches to building and maintaining effective organizations
  • Translate economic indicators and accounting processes into sound budget allocation
  • Connect with our expansive network of security and management professionals

In addition, courses completed for this graduate certificate can be directly applied to a full Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Classes are delivered entirely online, allowing you the flexibility to complete a quality education while balancing your work-life priorities. This program draws security and law enforcement professionals from a variety of military, federal, general public, and private management sectors.

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Affordable rates, minimal fees, and plenty of help with financial aid. Primary cost displayed is for those students who are eligible for our military tuition grant.

Military Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour Undergraduate $250 per credit hour $285/credit hour standard rate Master’s Degree & Graduate Certificate $250 per credit hour $370/credit hour standard rate

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Percentage of Students with Transfer Credit 94% military & military-affiliated undergraduates applied transfer credit

Book Grant Savings: Textbooks and ebooks provided at no cost to all undergraduate students and master’s-level students eligible for the military tuition grant.

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At American Military University, our expert faculty and industry advisors work to shape a quality, relevant, online education that responds to the needs of working adults looking to advance their education in order to meet professional goals. Come discover how our award-winning, accredited education can help you reach your next level.

Received “Best for Vets Colleges” distinction from Military Times since 2013.

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Part of the accredited American Public University System (APUS).

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