Security Management, Graduate Certificate at Tulane University

Programme overview

A graduate certificate that augments an existing undergraduate degree, for people advancing a security career or moving into private-sector security. Students apply private-sector security management concepts to physical protection systems, emergency management, risk management, threat assessment and business continuity. Courses can count toward the Master of Professional Studies in Security Management.

Faculty: School of Professional Advancement | Department: Emergency and Security Studies | Duration: 12 credit hours (four courses) | Study mode: full-time | Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Four 3-credit courses: ESSC 6008 Risk Management and Threat Assessment, ESSC 6012 Physical Protection Systems, ESSC 6013 Business Continuity and ESSC 6017 Sport/Event Security and Response.

Career pathways

Security careers, including entry into the private-sector security field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Professional Advancement (graduate programmes): applicants need an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution completed before the first semester of graduate study, a minimum 3.0 GPA shown on transcripts (applicants below 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission with significant relevant professional experience), and transcripts from all prior undergraduate institutions (official transcripts required before registering for classes). Some programmes also require a written statement; some require an interview. Application fee $50; $100 enrolment deposit on acceptance.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credit hours (four courses)

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