Organizational Security
Looking to be a leading security expert? Enhance your knowledge of risk management and security administration while exploring emerging security issues, rules and regulations, and threats to people, physical assets, intellectual property, and information. Through hands-on instruction, you’ll analyze contemporary security concerns and leverage strategies to protect organizations and maintain continuity of operations.
At a Glance
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Skills You'll Learn
Create business continuity plans
Analyze financial implications of security programs
Protect people, organizations, and information
Curriculum
Master of Science in Security Management with a concentration in Organizational Security requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Security Management program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs with approval from the academic director.
Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
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| Classes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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| Classes | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Classes | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you're ready and that's why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Organizational Security
Whether you are pursuing a career in IT security or physical security, the security management field is bustling with opportunity.
According to recruiter.com, the overall job outlook for security management professionals has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 17% nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 2.89% per year. Opportunities for security professionals will open as workers retire.
According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, security professionals can expect to see 6% job growth over the next decade.
Job Titles
Security Consultant Salary: National Average
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
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Accreditation
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.