MSM in Homeland Security

Area of Study Overview

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The Homeland Security area of study was developed by a team of law enforcement and emergency management practitioners and professors. The program provides students with a broad view of homeland security issues by going beyond a single discipline to consider policy, preparation, management, and continuity throughout a crisis. Courses cover law enforcement, terrorism, emergency management, and business continuity issues.

Note: Students who take the Master of Science in Management's  Homeland Security area of study can earn a graduate certificate in counterterrorism while completing their homeland security degree.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (18 Credits)

MNP-502	Leadership and Management in Public Service in the 21st Century	3
MNP-530	Human Resource Management for Public Service	3
MPL-510	Research Methods in Public Service	3
MNP-520	Economic Issues for Public Service Managers	3
MNP-540	Finance and Accounting for Managers in Public Service	3

Students select one of the following:

MNP-560	Marketing Management for Public Service	3
MNP-510	Project Management in Public Service	3

II. Areas of Study (12 Credits)

HLS-500	Terrorism and Homeland Security in the U.S.	3
HLS-510	Protecting the Homeland: Balancing Security and Liberty	3
HLS-620	Homeland Security Preparedness: Prevention and Deterrence	3
HLS-630	Protecting the Homeland: Response and Recovery	3

III. Core Advanced Level Courses (6 Credits)

MNP-515	Leading Strategic Change in Public Service	3
MPL-710	Public Service Capstone	3

Total Credit Hours: 36