Program Overview
The Homeland Security-Capstone Option (Business Administration) at American Public University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Homeland Security-Capstone Option (Business Administration) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 350 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Homeland Security-Capstone Option (Business Administration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- HLSS500Research Methods in Homeland Security
- HLSS502Homeland Security and Defense
- HLSS505Security Risk Management
- HLSS523Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Groups
- INTL613Intelligence and Homeland Security
- LSTD516Homeland Security and the Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Master\'s degree and graduate certificate students with graduate-level credit to transfer
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree verification required as noted above.
Students wishing to transfer credit to their master\xc2\x92s degree or graduate certificate must submit a Transfer Credit Evaluation (TCE) application. The TCE is optional at the graduate level. Only graduate-level courses are eligible for transfer at this level of study.
Those that earned their graduate-level credit at a CHEA or AUCC accredited institution must provide an official copy of their transcript for the TCE. Those that earned their graduate-level credit at a non-CHEA or non-AUCC accredited institution must have a course-by-course evaluation for U.S. equivalency conducted by an APUS-approved agency for the TCE.
Applicants residing in the U.S. are required to have a current U.S. residency card, appropriate current Visa, or Social Security Number card and are required to submit that documentation to APUS for record retention.
Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency before being able to register for class.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 350 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 350 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American Public University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About American Public University
American Public University
Dearing, United States
American Public University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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