Program Overview

Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)

The Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) degree is designed for candidates who wish to pursue a career in leadership and management within the policing and security sector.

Admission Criteria

Candidates for admission to the Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) degree shall meet one of the following requirements: either hold a Bachelor degree in a related area, or have qualified for an equivalent award; or have completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) or subjects deemed equivalent by the Course Coordinator. The admission criteria are outlined in the CSU Admission Policy, which provides detailed information on the requirements for admission to the program. The policy is designed to ensure that students have the necessary academic background and skills to succeed in the program. The Course Coordinator plays a crucial role in determining the equivalence of subjects and ensuring that students meet the admission requirements. The admission criteria are as follows: either hold a Bachelor degree in a related area, or have qualified for an equivalent award; or have completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) or subjects deemed equivalent by the Course Coordinator.

Credit

Candidates who have successfully completed the Canadian Police College of Executive Development Program are eligible for 48 points credit. The credit policy is outlined in the CSU Credit Policy, which provides detailed information on the credit available for prior learning and experience. The policy is designed to recognize the skills and knowledge that students bring to the program and to provide a framework for assessing and awarding credit. The credit available for prior learning and experience is as follows: candidates who have successfully completed the Canadian Police College of Executive Development Program are eligible for 48 points credit.

Articulation

The Master, Graduate Diploma, and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses, and credit is given in each higher-level course for the subjects completed in the lower. The articulation of the courses is designed to provide a clear pathway for students to progress through the programs and to recognize the skills and knowledge that they have acquired. The articulation of the courses is as follows: the Master, Graduate Diploma, and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses, and credit is given in each higher-level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 96 points. The graduation requirements are designed to ensure that students have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the policing and security sector. The requirements are as follows: to graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.

Course Structure

The course structure is set out below:

• Masters (96 points)
  • Completion of Graduate Diploma, and
  • Option 1:
    • GPM512 Executive Leadership in Law Enforcement and Security (16 points)
    • GPM507 International Policing
    • One 500-level 8-point elective
  • Option 2:
    • JST530 Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal (16 points)
    • JST531 Dissertation (16 points)
  • Option 3:
    • GPM512 Executive Leadership Law Enforcement and Security (16 points)
    • EMG505 Work-Based Project (16 points) Students will be able to select as electives any subject offered by the AGSPS. The course structure is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the policing and security sector and to develop their leadership and management skills. The course structure is as follows: the course structure is set out below, with three options available to students.

Enrolment Pattern

The enrolment pattern is as follows:

• Masters
  • Option 1:
    • Session 5: GPM512 Executive Leadership in Law Enforcement and Security (16 points)
    • Session 6: GPM507 International Policing, Elective (8 points)
  • Option 2:
    • Session 5: JST530 Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal (16 points)
    • Session 6: JST531 Dissertation (16 points)
  • Option 3:
    • Session 5: GPM512 Executive Leadership in Law Enforcement and Security (16 points) and EMG505 Work-Based Project (16 points)
    • Session 6: GPM512 Executive Leadership in Law Enforcement and Security (16 points) and EMG505 Work-Based Project (16 points) The enrolment pattern is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the course structure and to ensure that they are able to plan their studies effectively. The enrolment pattern is as follows: the enrolment pattern is set out above, with three options available to students.

Residential School

Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component:

• JST530 Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the relevant university resources. The residential school component is designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage with the course material in a more interactive and immersive way. The residential school component is as follows: please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.

Duration

The normal course duration is as follows:

• Full-time: 1.5 years (3.0 sessions)
• Part-time: 3.0 years (6.0 sessions) The duration of the course is designed to provide students with the necessary time to complete the course requirements and to develop their skills and knowledge. The duration of the course is as follows: the normal course duration is set out above.

Study Modes and Locations

The Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) is available in Distance Education mode at the Manly location. Availability is subject to change, and students are advised to verify the availability of the course prior to enrolment. The study modes and locations are designed to provide students with flexibility and convenience in their studies. The study modes and locations are as follows: the Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) is available in Distance Education mode at the Manly location.