Unit Set Information

Security Management Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code MAAAAF

The changing nature of threats requires an understanding of the complex issues involved in countering the menace that is modern terrorism and crime. This major brings together key aspects of national and international security, with an emphasis on contemporary security issues. By studying these core elements of security, students will undertake specialised study in how to counter the terrorist threat, think critically, and analyse and understand criminal motivation. Students will learn to use suitable technology to secure assets, protect critical and national infrastructure, and employ security management techniques to achieve desired security outcomes. Course Exclusion: This unit set cannot be studied under the Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence or the Bachelor of Science (Security).

Disclaimer

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Learning Outcomes

Related Careers

Security Manager, Critical Infrastructure Manager, Organisational Security Manager, Corporate Security Manager, Security Consultant, Security Systems Manager, Security Analyst, Security Auditor, Risk and Security Manager, Security and Risk Analyst

Employment Opportunities

This major equips students to access careers in national security, corporate security, defence, government, policing and law enforcement, homeland security, critical infrastructure protection, threat and risk assessment, security consultancy, corporate intelligence, counter terrorism, and security analysis.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY1118Security Foundations15
SCY1103Physical Security15
SCY1108Building Management Systems15
SCY2107Threat Detection Systems15
SCY2109Surveillance Systems15
SCY2108Security Control Systems15
SCY3506Counter Intelligence15
SCY3508Radicalism and Political Extremism15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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