APS.BSGLSM - Bachelor of Science - Major in Global Security and Strategy Management

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Global Security and Strategy Management will prepare students to lead people and strategically manage policies and processes regarding global security in both the public and private sector. Anchored in the liberal arts, students will examine fundamental elements of global security, strategy, management, and leadership. Service members and veterans may capitalize on their military experience and transfer credits from Military Occupation Specialties (MOS), Naval Ratings and the Navy Enlisted Classification System (NEC), and Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) on a Joint Services Transcript (JST), Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript, or Coast Guard Ratings. Students will integrate an ethical framework in decision-making and strategy development. The program also offers its graduates the opportunity to utilize IWU's credit cross over policy to achieve advanced standing toward a Master of Science with a major in Management, Master of Business Administration, or Master of Arts with a major in Organizational Leadership.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Analyze the key components of effective leadership within the context of personal, team, and organizational dynamics.
Describe the primary theoretical, political, religious, and organizational structures that compose the international relations and global security landscape.
Evaluate the global security landscape relating to transnational safety and security issues.
Formulate appropriate management strategies in response to organizational challenges.
Employ appropriate financial and quantitative methodologies to generate solutions within a diverse global environment.
Apply global security and strategy management principles and concepts to complex problems.
Integrate an ethical framework in decision-making and strategy development.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for this Program

Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours is required before the student is eligible to start the major courses.

Additional Requirements for this Program

12 hours in the major must be upper-level (300-400 level courses).

Graduation Requirements for this Program

Completion of 120 semester hours.
Completion of the required major courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Completion of 30 hours of general education requirements as specified (CAPS - General Education Requirements).
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.