To achieve your MSc degree, you must also pass the dissertation. Course modules Introduction to Security 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 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 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.
Law, Procedures and Security Management Sets the relationship between law and security in context. It discusses principles of law rather than specific laws, making it highly relevant to a range of legal systems. Management, Organisations and Security 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. 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.