Next Start Date: Online Master's in Security Studies, Industrial and Economic Security Concentration
Gain in-depth knowledge of past and current security threats that impact the U.S. economy and privately held companies with UMass Lowell's Master's in Security Studies: Industrial and Economic Security concentration. Understanding the scientific and technological approaches used to combat advanced security threats will allow you to identify vulnerabilities, address incidents and deter attacks. The program's robust curriculum examines various topics, including global trafficking, economic crime, energy security, computer network and facility security and the defense industry.
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Earn Your Master's Degree in as Little as 18 Months
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Career Outlook
Key Takeaways
Deepen your professional knowledge of a diverse range of topics, including:
- The nature, causes, consequences, investigation and prevention of economic crime
- Multi-modal transportation security threats, vulnerabilities and risks
- Methods for creating best practices in security management
- Homeland security and defense as undertaken in the United States since 9/11
- The general role of science and technology in homeland and national security
- The history and evolving nature of the relationship between technology, crime and security
Our faculty is comprised of top academics in the area of security studies, as well as industry experts who hold security clearances with the U.S. military and have worked in law enforcement or for intelligence and justice agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; and the Department of Defense.
Our courses and programs of study enroll students from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds, and our alumni are employed in a wide variety of positions.
Learn from a Leader in Terrorism and Security Studies Research
The Center for Terrorism and Security Studies (CTSS) was established in 2013 to bring together faculty from several colleges at UMass Lowell and other institutions and organizations in the Commonwealth. The CTSS collaborates on research projects addressing the evolution, convergence and complexity of domestic and foreign security challenges such as terrorism, cyber security, transnational crime and weapons of mass destruction.
One Success Leads to Another
Apply credits from lower credentials to higher ones. Our programs are designed to build upon themselves:
Curriculum Outline
- Total Number of Courses Required for the
Master of Arts in Security Studies: Industrial and Economic Security Concentration
: 10 (30 Credits)
Required Core Courses (5 Courses / 15 Credits)
- CRIM.5750 Contemporary Security Studies (3cr)
- CRIM.5780 Intelligence Analysis Policy and Practice (3cr)
- CRIM.6680 Scientific & Technological Dimensions of National Security (3cr)
- CRIM.5910 Research Design (3cr)
- CRIM.6990 Security Studies Capstone Research Paper (3cr)
Concentration Elective Courses (Choose 5 Courses / 15 Credits)
- CRIM.5260 Economic Crime (3cr)
- CRIM.5730 Threat Assessment and Risk Management (3cr)
- CRIM.6580 Issues in Computer Crime and Cyber Security (3cr)
- CRIM.5700 Crisis and Emergency Management (3cr)
- CRIM.5900 Descriptive & Inferential Statistics (3cr)
- MGMT.5010 Organizational Behavior (2cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- CRIM.5740 Overview of Homeland Security (3cr)
- CRIM.5660 Transportation Systems Safety and Security (3cr)
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
CRIM.5740
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CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
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CSCE Graduate Restrictions
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CSCE Graduate Restrictions
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CSCE Graduate Restrictions
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CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
MBA/ MSF/MSEM/MGFB/PSM or PHD.
Program Requirements
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell master's degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
General Requirements:
- Students must complete the program of study designed by the Department in which they are enrolled and approved by the University.
- Satisfactory grades in all subjects offered for the degree must be earned. See Academic Standing.
- All financial obligations, including tuition, fees and expenses, must be satisfied as evidenced by completion.
- Upon completion of all their courses, graduate degree candidates must submit a signed Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.
Graduate Program Policies
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.
Fall 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
|---|---|---|
Graduate |
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| Online | $585 | $1,755 |
| Online Business** | $655 | $1,965 |
| Online IT and Engineering*** | $600 | $1,800 |
| Online Education | $470 | $1,410 |
| Online Education for Ed.D. and Ph.D. | $500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus | View Here | View Here |
Additional Costs |
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|---|---|
| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Degree and Certificate Application | $50 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Admission Requirements for the Security Studies: Industrial & Economic Security Concentration Program
- Undergraduate Degree: Please provide official transcripts. A minimum overall GPA of 3.000 is required.
- TOEFL for international students: (600+ paper-based, 250+ computer-based, or 100+ Internet-based).
- Successful completion of all other University admissions requirements, including a statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation. See UMass Lowell's Graduate Admissions Requirements for details.
- F1 student visas are not issued for this program since it is offered exclusively online.
Applying into a Graduate Degree Program
All applicants must submit:- An application
- An application fee
- A statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- No GRE required
- Resume Required for certain programs such as the Master's in Business Administration and the Master of Science in Health Informatics and Management
Graduate Program Admissions Requirements
Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In many cases, applicants may register for a course before formally applying to the program; however, students requiring financial aid may want to wait until they have been formally accepted into the program to ensure that their course(s) will be covered. Contact UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions if you have questions about the application process.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723 (for U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
For General Assistance:
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!
