Master of Science in Security Studies - Critical Infrastructure Protection

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Earning a Master of Science in Security Studies will prepare you to address today's most pressing security challenges. Whether you specialize in Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure Protection or develop expertise in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), our MS program will equip you with the technical and analytical skills to thrive in various security-focused roles. Unlike our Master of Arts in Security Studies, our M.S. degree concentrates on technical, analytical and quantitative approaches to security challenges. Courses hone skills in risk assessment, intelligence operations and data-driven decision-making. Build the capabilities to analyze and address infrastructure threats and incidents. Designed for security and law enforcement professionals who must manage complex regional and national security challenges related to vital operational systems, the curriculum emphasizes integrating a big-picture policy perspective with knowledge of related areas, including sensor technologies, transportation security, systems engineering, human behavior and intelligence analysis.

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