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 | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2022 - 09/02/2022 | 09/05/2022 - 10/30/2022 | September | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/26/2022 - 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 - 11/27/2022 | October | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/21/2022 - 11/04/2022 | 11/07/2022 - 01/01/2023 | November | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/28/2022 - 12/02/2022 | 12/05/2022 - 01/29/2023 | December | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/25/2022 - 12/30/2022 | 01/02/2023 - 02/26/2023 | January | Winter 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/29/2022 - 02/03/2023 | 02/06/2023 - 04/02/2023 | February | Winter 2023 Session I | 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) involved in 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.
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) involved in 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.
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