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About This Program
The security management master’s degree at American Military University (AMU) analyzes the principles, theories, and applications of security management.
AMU’s online security management degree covers:
- Asset protection
- Loss prevention management
- Security program evaluation
- International security
- Security management ethics and administration
Additionally, AMU’s Master of Arts in Security Management provides insight into the cost-effective architectural security design of facilities, airports, and critical infrastructures. The program acquaints you with various forms of liability associated with the security management industry.
What You Will Do
- Recognize and critically analyze forms of liability associated with the security management industry
- Provide cost-effective measures for architectural security design for facilities, airport security, and critical infrastructures
- Integrate and adapt security concepts and services from traditional approaches to address vulnerabilities to new technologies
- Evaluate security systems technologies, information security, and asset protection methods
Degree at a Glance
Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version
The course focuses on advanced administration and management issues related to corporate security functions, including strategic and operational management, risk management, contract security services, management of emergencies and loss prevention. Students will assess vulnerabilities and recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Report on terrorist attacks upon the Unites States. Facility protection standards are used to determine appropriate courses of action, from a security management perspective, using threat models and risk assessment concepts. Research is required and application of critical thinking is applied to address external threats and countermeasures. Practical exercises are conducted to apply research findings.
Course ID: 2593
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 11/27/22 | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2584
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2585
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2597
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2603
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4891
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 11/27/22 | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/21/22 - 11/04/22 | 11/07/22 - 01/01/23 | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
This course is a study in the major decisions made by law enforcement executives from a variety of levels and locales. These decisions include issues in crisis management as well as inter-relationships among community leaders with police executives. Management styles are addressed to determine the most effective methods of implementing solutions to macro social community problems. Additionally, strategic decision-making processes are assessed to evaluate fairness and the aspects of voluntary cooperation and attitudes of all parties. The intent of the course is to provide a thorough analysis of executive decision making from which the student can appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of executive decisions while reflecting on the student’s own style and approach to decision making.
Course ID: 2604
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4483
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 11/27/22 | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/21/22 - 11/04/22 | 11/07/22 - 01/01/23 | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 3229
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 11/27/22 | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2594
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2595
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2596
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2598
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2599
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 10/30/22 | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5027
Course ID: 4947
Preparation for the Security Management research seminar begins on day one of a student's graduate program of study. The theories, research methods and analytical skills, and substantive knowledge obtained through their master's curriculum provide the basis for the research seminar project. Students will support the research seminar effort, including gathering bibliographic and reference materials on the thesis topic including developing individual course research papers that may become sections of the final research seminar. Students will address the requirements as described in the syllabus and classroom assignments. The research seminar proposal shall be prepared in accordance with the standards of the academic discipline. The research seminar proposal must provide a clear and lucid description of a question or problem and a proposed method of answering the question or solving the problem. Guidance on the format of the research seminar proposal and a sample proposal are contained in the APUS Thesis Manual. NOTE: This course may not be taken until all other courses are COMPLETED and student has a 3.0 GPA. THIS COURSE IS 16 WEEKS.
Course ID: 2609
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 09/25/22 | Spring 2022 Session C | 16 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 10/23/22 | Summer 2022 Session A | 16 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 11/20/22 | Summer 2022 Session K | 16 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 12/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session C | 16 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 01/22/23 | Fall 2022 Session A | 16 Week session |
Course ID: 4948
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 09/25/22 | Spring 2022 Session C | 16 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 10/23/22 | Summer 2022 Session A | 16 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 11/20/22 | Summer 2022 Session K | 16 Week session |
03/29/22 - 09/02/22 | 09/05/22 - 12/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session C | 16 Week session |
04/26/22 - 09/30/22 | 10/03/22 - 01/22/23 | Fall 2022 Session A | 16 Week session |
Admission Requirements
- All AMU master's degree/graduate certificate programs require a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Please read all graduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- There is no fee to complete the AMU admission application. View steps to apply.
Materials Cost
Most courses in this program use Open Educational Resources (OER). These teaching, learning, and research materials are made available to you at no cost, meaning there are minimal book costs associated with earning this degree.
Technology fee: $65 per course | $0 for U.S.active-duty military, National Guard members, and Reservists.
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1Alumni Graduated with No APUS-incurred Student Loan Debt As of December 31, 2021
Includes alumni who graduated with an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from APUS. Student loan debt is defined as student loans and private education loans used for tuition, fees, living expenses, and book costs associated with courses taken at APUS. Many APUS students receive military tuition assistance and veterans education benefits, which are not student loan debt.
*Cost Per Credit Hour
To minimize out-of-pocket costs, U.S. active-duty servicemembers, their spouse/dependents, National Guard members, and Reservists receive a tuition grant that caps undergraduate, master's degree, and graduate certificate tuition at $250/credit hour. In addition, a university book grant provides no-cost textbooks and ebooks for all undergraduates and military-tuition-grant-eligible master’s-level students.
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