Program Overview

University of Arkansas Homeland Security Certificate Program

The University of Arkansas offers a Homeland Security Graduate Certificate program, designed for emergency managers, law enforcement, cybersecurity professionals, and others who lead security innovation teams.

Program Overview

The Homeland Security Graduate Certificate is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in homeland security. The program follows the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) body of knowledge requirements of the American Society of Industry Security (ASIS). The certificate program offers flexibility through its 8-week sessions of online courses.

Curriculum

The Homeland Security Certificate Curriculum consists of:

• Required Courses (6 credit hours)
  • OMGT 50003: Introduction to Operations Management
  • OMGT 59903: Homeland Security for Operations Managers
• Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
  • OMGT 50103: Supply Chain Management for Operations Managers
  • OMGT 53703: Quality Management
  • OMGT 54203: Operations Management & Global Competition
  • OMGT 57303: Human Factors in Operations Management
  • OMGT 57903: Risk Management
  • OMGT 59003: Operations Management of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • OMGT 59103: Advanced Air Mobility & Autonomous Operations
  • OMGT 59303: Cybersecurity for Operations Managers
  • OMGT 59403: Resilient Design and Crisis Management for Operations Managers

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must have:

• A conferred bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 60 graded credit hours
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, or a 2.5 or better GPA in the last 60 credit hours
• The GRE is not required for admission

Program Benefits

The Homeland Security Graduate Certificate demonstrates an individual's ability to lead security innovation teams. The demand for homeland security practitioners is expected to continue growing, making this certificate a valuable asset for professionals in the field.

Application Fee

The application fee is free for currently enrolled graduate students; otherwise, the fee is $30.

Credit Hours

The program consists of 12 credit hours, which can be applied toward master's degree programs offered by the College of Engineering, including the MS in Operations Management, MS in Engineering Management, and MS in Engineering.