Security Management, Master of Science
Program Director: Professor Charles Nemeth
The Masters of Science in Security Management provides a focused examination of practices and procedures unique to supervision in the private security industry. The degree targets those already employed in private security and those who seek the long range opportunities in an industry and occupation that is economically lucrative and professionally rewarding. The course of study stresses traditional topical coverage in security studies including management, risk analysis and the role of technology in private sector protection programs. In addition, the program delivers some innovative conceptual analysis of the private security industry with its stress on homeland defense and security protocols, the phenomenon and undeniable trend of privatization on the public justice model and a strong emphasis on critical infrastructure.
Security Management Advising: Contact Dr. Charles P. Nemeth at 212.237.8756 or via email at cnemeth@jjay.cuny.edu.
Degree Requirements
The program requires 36 credits of coursework. Full-time students shall follow a two-year sequence while part time students may complete the course of study in 3 to 4 years.
Required Core Courses
| SEC 701 | Introduction to Protection Management Systems | 3 |
| SEC 731 | Risk, Threat and Critical Infrastructure | 3 |
| SEC 732 | Privatization: Models and Applications for Private Security | 3 |
| SEC 733 | Legal, Regulatory and Administrative Issues in Private Sector Justice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Required Management Analytic Courses
| SEC 715 | Analytical Methods in Protection Management | 3 |
| PAD 705 | Organization Theory and Management | 3 |
| PAD 744 | Capital and Operational Budgeting and Fiscal Management | 3 |
| PAD 750/CRJ 750 | Security of information Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Electives
Choose four of the courses listed below.
| SEC 703 | Analysis of Building and Fire Codes | 3 |
| SEC 711 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| SEC 712 | Theory and Design of Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| SEC 730 | Private Security: Function and Role in Homeland Defense | 3 |
| SEC 740 | Safety and Security in the Built Environment | 3 |
| SEC 753 | Theory and Design of Security Systems | 3 |
| SEC 754 | Contemporary Issues in Security Management | 3 |
| SEC 762 | Business Continuity Planning | 3 |
| SEC 781 | Risk Analysis and Loss Prevention | 3 |
| SEC 791 | Security Management Thesis | |
| PAD 748 | Project Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Thesis Track
The thesis track is only available to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and with the permission of the program director. This track includes:
- 12 credits in the program’s core courses
- 12 credits from Management Analytic courses
- 6 credits in elective courses
- 6 credits for the thesis prospectus and approved thesis document.
Comprehensive Examination
All students in the program must pass a comprehensive examination administered by the program that measures knowledge essential to security management. The exam is offered every six months. The program director will issue a list of readings and texts at least 90 days before the administration of the exam. Students who fail the exam have two additional opportunities to retake it in accordance with the regular academic calendar.