Graduate Certificate in Security Management
American Public University System

Program Details

Study strategic decision-making and evaluation of security programs with an online Graduate Certificate in Security Management. Graduates can find positions such as executive protection and recovery, trade secret protection, background investigations, surveillance, IT security, cybersecurity, and more.

Classes examine topics ranging from industrial espionage to cybercrime to contemporary issues in security asset protection. Students will learn how to determine the appropriate management approaches to security threats. Graduates will be able to determine and evaluate vulnerabilities, threats, and countermeasures pertaining to asset protection. 

Some of the courses available to students include:

  • Cases in executive decision making
  • Computer crime
  • Industrial espionage
  • Assets protection and loss prevention management
  • Security architecture

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

American Public University System is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)