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Online Master's Degree M.S. Homeland Security Management

Overview

Columbia Southern University’s online M.S. in homeland security with a concentration in management prepares students to manage their organization, department or division using critical thinking, data-driven decision-making, and effective organizational communications. This program layers a comprehensive homeland security curriculum with relevant management topics including crisis communication, strategic management, business policy, complex projects and information systems.

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Program Summary

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

Management Concentration

Concentration Outcomes

Curriculum

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To fulfill open electives, students may choose any course not used to satisfy program requirements, taking into consideration the degree program upper-level requirements. Students can review all available courses at our full course listing. Students are strongly encouraged to speak to their academic advisor prior to choosing open elective options.
The following courses indicated by * are recommended to satisfy Program Electives.

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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

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Course Type	Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour^*
Undergraduate	$235
Graduate	$325
Doctoral	$420

^*Tuition rate effective July 1, 2019. Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition Rates are subject to change.
The tuition rate for graduate courses per credit hour is $250 for all active-duty military members (not applicable for CSU learning partners). The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.
^† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

Tuition reports include tuition and required fees per academic year for full time beginning students.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency Center, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Fall 2018, Institutional Characteristics component and Winter 2018-2019, Student Financial Aid component.

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Carefully designed and taught by experienced industry experts, CSU's courses have been recognized for their rigorous academic material, high-caliber instruction and commitment to advancing the industries that they serve.

Columbia Southern University is an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

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Online Master's Degree M.S. Homeland Security Management

Overview

Degree at a Glance

Program Summary

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Management Concentration

Concentration Outcomes

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Curriculum

Major Requirements

Concentration

Electives

Program Electives

Tuition Rates

Ways to Save

Flexible Online Learning Options

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Veterans Flexible Enrollment

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