Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management

Whether sleeping in your bed at night or flying across the country, you've likely enjoyed the benefits of security without thinking too much about it. You lock the bolt on your door or pass through the metal detector and continue on your way. However, the people keeping you safe behind the scenes undergo extensive schooling and training to do their jobs, keep you safe and put you at ease.
 
While many of the people involved in keeping you safe are government officials, such as police officers or secret service agents, many other individuals in the private sector are also working to keep you safe and secure. Not just anyone can meet the requirements needed to keep you safe on a daily basis. A good way for individuals to enter the security field is to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational security and management.
 

What You Will Learn

A Bachelor of Science in organizational security and management will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to develop a full understanding of jobs within the security industry. Whether you are looking for basic organizational and security management information, a well-rounded introduction to national security or greater involvement in the private security sector, this degree helps to provide you with background information and important tools you need for meeting your goals.

Classes in this program include:

  • communication skills
  • criminal justice
  • regional security issues
  • security specializations
  • security systems
  • terrorism.

Upon completion of all required courses, you will have the skills needed to:

  • identify threats
  • manage vulnerabilities
  • manage security organizations
  • understand the causes and effects of terrorism
  • use a variety of security strategies.

Securing Your Degree

Today, many reputable universities are beginning to offer organizational security degrees, and many classes necessary for earning these degrees are available as online courses. Depending on your class schedule, degrees can be earned in as little as two to four years, with total costs starting around $30,000.
 
Once you obtain your degree, you will be in a great position to begin a career of protection and service in the security industry.
 
Resources
 
University of Phoenix (2008). Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management Version 001. Retrieved March 23, 2008, from the University of Phoenix Web site: http://www.uopxonline.com/
BS_Organizational_Security_Management.asp.