Sport Security, Graduate Certificate at Tulane University

Programme overview

A four-course graduate certificate for people working in or seeking jobs in sport security (teams, stadiums, tournaments) or event security (parades, festivals). It covers emergency management, physical security for stadiums and events, threats to sporting events including domestic and international terrorism, and sport and event security procedures. Courses can count toward the MS in Sport Studies and 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: online | Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Four 3-credit courses: ESSC 6001 Introduction to Emergency Management, ESSC 6012 Physical Protection Systems, ESSC 6017 Sport/Event Security and Response and ESSC 6018 Approaches to Counter Terrorism.

Career pathways

Sport and event security roles.

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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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