Provides an in-depth examination of a range of management issues relevant to security managers including theoretical perspectives, an evaluation of management styles and how these relate to different types of organisation. Introduction to Security and Crime Risk Management Introduces students to the central issues in the field and a range of theoretical perspectives on the concept of security, the causes of crime and the application of risk and management approaches. Crime and the Workplace Provides students with a thorough knowledge of the different dimensions of the study of crime at work, drawing upon a variety of criminological investigation techniques. Research Methods in Security and Risk Management Explores theoretical and practical questions, using examples and case studies, to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of methodological issues in the study of security, crime and risk management. Managing Risk and Security Examines contemporary debates about risk management in the social sciences.
Specific attention is focused on a range of risk issues relevant to security managers.
Applied Crime Management Introduces students to the ways in which theories of crime and risk analysis can be applied in crime management, and provides an in-depth understanding of how information can be used and managed to inform practice. The final stage towards your MSc degree is the preparartion of a dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words. Its aim is to enable you to undertake research into a subject of your own choosing, as you apply the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills you have gained throughout the course. The course has been prepared by lecturers who are at the forefront of research in this field. Subject information is updated constantly to keep abreast of this fast-changing subject area, and the very latest distance teaching techniques are geared to providing an intellectually stimulating, enjoyable and enriching learning experience.