Security and Strategic Intelligence, B.S.

Program Overview

Saint Louis University offers a 120-credit online Bachelor of Science in Security and Strategic Intelligence. The program prepares students for roles in security and intelligence with a focus on industry best practices. Graduates gain skills in analytics, computer information systems, and ethical considerations in the field. The program offers concentrations in business continuity and global corporate security.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Security and Strategic Intelligence is offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies. This 120-credit degree program is designed for future and current leaders seeking a flexible option to meet their personal career goals. The program is delivered online with six accelerated, eight-week terms offered each year.

Program Highlights:

• Robust curriculum with the option to specialize in business continuity or global corporate security.
• Graduates gain security, intelligence, and computer information systems skills needed for highly coveted positions in the strategic intelligence market.

Learning Outcomes:

• Graduates will be able to describe the cycle of intelligence and components of global security.
• Graduates will be able to use analytics to inform risk management decisions.
• Graduates will be able to analyze the global factors that impact security and strategic intelligence.
• Graduates will be able to distinguish between the professional, ethical, legal, security, and social dimensions of a strategic intelligence plan.

Outline:

Program Requirements:

• University Undergraduate Core: 32-35 credits
• Major Requirements: 45 credits
• SSI 1500 Foundations of Security and Strategic Intelligence (3 credits)
• SSI 2000 Threat and Risk Assessment (3 credits)
• SSI 3000 Coordination across Agencies, Organizations, and Departments (3 credits)
• SSI 3100 Analytics in Security and Intelligence (3 credits)
• SSI 3800 Trends in Strategic Security and Intelligence (3 credits)
• SSI 4900 Security and Strategic Intelligence Capstone (3 credits)
• CIS 1375 Information Systems and Technology (3 credits)
• CIS 3150 Workplace Ethics (3 credits)
• CIS 3250 Cybersecurity Principles (3 credits)
• CIS 3300 Database Analysis and Design (3 credits)
• Major electives (6 credits)
• Concentrations (select one): 12 credits
• Business Continuity Concentration:
• SSI 3010 Business Continuity and Impact Analysis (3 credits)
• SSI 3300 Integrated Risk Planning, Strategy and Compliance (3 credits)
• SSI 4090 Resilience, Recovery and Contingency (3 credits)
• SSI 4500 Financial & Regulatory Considerations in Risk Planning (3 credits)
• Global Corporate Security Concentration:
• SSI 3010 Business Continuity and Impact Analysis (3 credits)
• SSI 3030 Global Security Management (3 credits)
• SSI 3200 Terrorism: Causes, Tactics, and Mitigation (3 credits)
• SSI 3600 Tangible Asset Security (3 credits)
• General electives: 37-40 credits

Continuation Standards:

• Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and receive a C or better in all major classes.

Roadmaps:

• The program provides recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for full-time enrollment.
• Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !)
must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
• Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
• Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester.

Teaching:

• Faculty are leading experts in their fields and bring real-world knowledge to the classroom.
• They are dedicated to student professional success.

Careers:

Business Continuity Concentration:

• Business continuity planners
• Business intelligence analysts
• Business operations specialists
• Emergency/risk managers

Global Corporate Security Concentration:

• Security and asset managers
• Security management specialists
• Transportation security screeners
• Retail loss prevention specialists
• Loss prevention managers
• Criminal investigators and special agents

Other:

• The program is part of the School for Professional Studies, which welcomes adult learners seeking an undergraduate education after life circumstances have interrupted their educational journeys.
• The program offers a reduced tuition rate for honorably discharged veterans, active-duty military members, reserve members, and first responders.

2+SLU Programs:

• The program offers guided pathways for students transferring from partner institutions, including Jefferson College and St. Louis Community College.