Security Management (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Security Management is an interdisciplinary program that aims to develop professionals, administrators, managers, business owners and future entrepreneurs in this field. Emphasizes the development and implementation of tools, strategies and security programs that respond to changes in physical and virtual contexts. The Program highlights contemporary aspects related to occupational safety, escalations, identity theft and information and cyber-attacks.
The Ponce Campus is authorized to offer this program through online education.
Program Goals
- Prepare professionals with theoretical and practical training in the management of security systems.
- Encourage critical analysis and decision making in the management of security risk situations.
- Develop plans and strategies that respond to the security needs of organizations.
Program Objectives
- Know the contemporary aspects related to occupational safety, break-ins, identity theft and information and cyber-attacks.
- Evaluate the management processes and physical and virtual security practices of the organization.
- Integrate values and ethical and legal principles that promote security in a physical and virtual environment.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The Program is designed to develop the competences that allow the student to:
Knowledge
- Know the theoretical and practical foundations of the security field.
- Identify security tools that complement the corporate strategy.
- Understand the new challenges and paradigms of a manager in the physical and virtual environment of security.
Skills
- Develop strategic security plans for a company.
- Apply theories and models of the field of security in the provision of services in various scenarios.
- Implement policies, legislation and ethical principles that govern the security field.
Attitudes
- Value the profession through an interdisciplinary perspective and effective communication in different security contexts.
- Show respect for diversity, ethical principles and social responsibility.
- Recognize the importance of continuous learning in the exercise of their profession.
Graduation Requirements
Approve all the core and major courses with a minimum grade of C.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Security Management
| General Education Requirements |
48 credits |
| Core Requirements |
37 credits |
| Major Requirements |
30 credits |
| Elective Courses |
6 credits |
| Total |
121 credits |
General Education Requirements - 48 credits
Forty-eight (48) credits are required, as explained in the General Education Requirements for Bachelors section.
Core Requirements - 37 credits
Major Requirements - 30 credits