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SCMT101 - Introduction to Security Management
Course Details
Course Code: SCMT101 Course ID: 4619 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course is an introductory course to the Security Management field and is designed to familiarize students with the profession as well as to provide an overview of security measures used in the industry. Emphasis is placed on distinguishing the terminology used in the security industry. The student will be exposed to such topics as the privatization of public safety, use of technology and physical security, contract and proprietary security, executive protection, special event security, access control, integrated security systems, and the need for assessing vulnerabilities to increase the security posture of an organization.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/18 - 05/31/19 | 06/03/19 - 07/28/19 | Spring 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 02/25/19 - 08/02/19 | 08/05/19 - 09/29/19 | Summer 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 04/29/19 - 10/04/19 | 10/07/19 - 12/01/19 | Fall 2019 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
CO-1: Describe the various functions and security measures associated with security management and special event security.
CO-2: Explain the function of the 4 “Ds” in private security (Deter, Deny (Respond), Delay & Detect) and link them to a security organization’s operation.
CO-3: Describe the roll of a security manager in Risk Management (RM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP).
CO-4: Identify the differences between physical security measures and access control measures.
CO-5: Illustrating the strategical approaches of layering and the Concentric Security Circle.
Midterm Assessment
This assessment is an essay that is to be a minimum of 5-6 pages in length, requiring the use of academically acceptable sources obtained from assigned readings and outside research.
Special Event Security
You are to research and write a 6 page paper addressing questions related to Special Event Security. The assignment must conform to APA 6th ed. style of writing, cited and appropriately referenced.
Final Assignment
This assignment is an essay of 8-10 pages in length. The use of a minimum of six (6) academically acceptable sources is required, comprised of assigned readings and material obtained from outside research.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 25.00 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 3.13 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 3.13 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 3.13 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 3.13 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 3.13 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 3.13 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 3.13 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 3.13 % |
| Assignments | 25.00 % |
| Special Event Security | 25.00 % |
| Final Assignment | 25.00 % |
| Final Assignment | 25.00 % |
| Midterm Assessment | 25.00 % |
| Midterm Assessment | 25.00 % |
Readings can be accessed in the Lessons section of the classroom.
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom in the Lessons section. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.