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Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies - Risk Management

The Risk Management specialization within the field of Security and Strategic Studies focuses on equipping professionals with the tools and frameworks to assess, mitigate, and manage risks that threaten national, corporate, or organizational security. This specialization combines theoretical approaches with practical methodologies to address security challenges in an increasingly complex global landscape.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize the Concepts, Principles, Implementation of Security Strategic Studies, Intelligence and International affairs
2. Demonstrate critical analysis in the trends of global terrorism.
3. Analyze the economic and political impact of international and domestic political conditions.
4. Interpret the various elements of the theory of war and state's behaviors in the affects in conflict situations
5. Contribute to the continued development of academic and professional field in security and strategic studies.

Admission Requirements

For further information, please refer to the admission requirements section.

Graduation Requirements

For undergraduate degree completion, undergraduate students must satisfy the following requirements:

• Earn a minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a scale of 4.00.
• Successfully complete all courses as described in the study plan.
• The Degree Completion requirements must be met within the timeframe of the program.
• Transfer students must successfully earn a minimum of 50% of the course credits for the program at AUE.

Accreditation

The American University in the Emirates is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education – Commission for Academic Accreditation.

Program Structure

Courses

Study Plan

Fee Structure

• Duration: 4 Years
• Yearly Tuition Fees: AED 60,600/USD 16,501 (VAT 5% inclusive, excluding Service fees)
• Note: Yearly fees will vary depending on the number of courses enrolled

Preparatory Courses

Prior to their enrollment in the program, students applying for Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies must sit for the placement test related to the program. Failure to successfully pass the placement test requires enrollment in the following courses:

1. CIT 90: Computer Preparatory (0 credit hours)
2. ENG 99: Academic Writing (0 credit hours)

Program Modules & Descriptions

General Education Courses

• Total Number of Courses: 12
• Total Number of Credit Hours: 36

Core Courses

• Total Number of Courses: 18
• Total Number of Credit Hours: 54

Specialization Courses

• Total Number of Courses: 5
• Total Number of Credit Hours: 15

Free Elective

• Total Number of Courses: 5
• Total Number of Credit Hours: 15

General Education Courses

A: University Core Requirements

• The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
  1. University Life – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
  2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory

B: Languages and Communication Studies

• The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below:
  1. Academic Writing – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
  2. Introduction to Research – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
  • Students must take one of the following Arabic Language courses:
    1. Arabic Composition – [3 Credit Hours]
    2. Arabic for Non-Arab – [3 Credit Hours]
    3. Communication Skills in Arabic – [3 Credit Hours]

C: The Natural sciences or Mathematics

• The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
  1. Natural Science – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
  2. Environmental Science – [3 Credit Hours]
  3. Sustainable Energy – [3 Credit Hours]
  4. General Mathematics – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory

D: The Social or Behavioral Sciences

• The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:
  1. Introduction to Anthropology – [3 Credit Hours]
  2. Introduction to Sociology – [3 Credit Hours]
  3. Introduction to Social Science – [3 Credit Hours]
  4. Introduction to Political Science – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
  5. General Psychology – [3 Credit Hours]
  6. Introduction to Geography – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory

E: The Humanities or Arts

• The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
  1. Contemporary Arab Art – [3 Credit Hours]
  2. History of Islamic Art – [3 Credit Hours]
  3. Introduction to Philosophy – [3 Credit Hours]
  4. World History – [3 Credit Hours]
  5. Middle East History – [3 Credit Hours]
  6. English Literature – [3 Credit Hours]

F: Islamic Studies

• The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
  1. Islamic Culture – [3 Credit Hours]
  2. Islamic Civilization – [3 Credit Hours]

G: UAE Studies

• The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:
  1. UAE and GCC Society – [3 Credit Hours]

Core Courses

1. Theoretical Basis of Security & Strategic Studies – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Basic of Social Science Research – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Introduction to International Relations – [3 Credit Hours]
4. Introduction to Strategic Thought – [3 Credit Hours]
5. International Law – [3 Credit Hours]
6. Security and Environmental Politics – [3 Credit Hours]
7. Geopolitics in International Relations – [3 Credit Hours]
8. Comparative Politics – [3 Credit Hours]
9. Weapons of Mass Destruction – [3 Credit Hours]
10. National Security and Arm Race – [3 Credit Hours]
11. Communication and Diplomacy – [3 Credit Hours]
12. Media Strategies and Implementation – [3 Credit Hours]
13. Special Topics in Security and Strategic Studies – [3 Credit Hours]
14. International Conflict Management – [3 Credit Hours]
15. Terrorism – [3 Credit Hours]
16. Defense Policies of Major Powers – [3 Credit Hours]
17. The Emerging World Powers – [3 Credit Hours]
18. Internship – [3 Credit Hours]

Specialization Courses

1. Risk Management – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Risk and Mitigation – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Enterprise Risk Management – [3 Credit Hours]
4. Risk Analysis – [3 Credit Hours]
5. Capstone Graduation Project – [3 Credit Hours]

Elective Courses

• 15 Credit Hours must be chosen from any other college/specialization, provided the prerequisites of the chosen courses are met.

Recommended Study Plan

• Student builds the schedule based on available offered courses in the registered semester
• Weekday Morning Classes: TUE – THUR (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM), MON – WED (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Weekday Evening Classes: TUE – THUR (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM), MON – WED (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Attendance

Student attendance is based on the schedule built from available offered courses in the registered semester.

When Can I Join

• Student can join at the beginning of any semester
• Fall Semester: Minimum 3 courses (9 credit hours), Maximum 6 courses (18 credit hours)
• Spring Semester: Minimum 3 courses (9 credit hours), Maximum 6 courses (18 credit hours)
• Summer Semester: Minimum 3 courses (9 credit hours)