Bachelor of Security Science and Management

Bachelor of Security Science and Management

Introduction

The Programme is designed to equip security professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, implement, and manage security operations that contribute to organizational success.  Topics covered include risk and threat assessment and management, security policies and procedures, and incident management among others.

Programme Objective

The objective of the Programme is to provide professional training to learners on evidence-based approaches in security analysis and management to address contemporary security concerns effectively and efficiently.

Justification/

Rationale

A study by the Department in 2019 found out that there is need to focus on building foundational skills for anticipating and mitigating modern challenges, including corporate fraud, organized crime, transnational crime, drug and substance abuse, and violent extremism, rather than solely understanding the causes and dynamics of crime. The focus includes strategies to effectively manage emerging security threats at individual, organizational, community, and national levels. The Programme aims at enhancing the knowledge and skills of security practitioners, enabling them to tackle emerging security and correctional threats and challenges. These include issues such as corporate fraud, human trafficking, smuggling of illicit firearms, terrorism and violent extremism, drug trafficking, as well as the rehabilitation, containment, and reintegration of offenders. Additionally, this program offers opportunities for practitioners in the field, as well as other eligible individuals who wish to advance their studies in security and correction management.

Entry Requirements

The following will be eligible for admission as guided by Kenyatta University and Commission for University Education: a) Minimum grade C+ (plus) at K.C.S.E. or its equivalent. b) ‘A’ Level or K.A.C.E. or its equivalent with two principal passes and a subsidiary pass. c) Mean of grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and Diploma from recognized university or institution of higher learning. d) Mean grade of D (Plain) at K.C.S.E and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/ accredited institutions.

Mode & Structure of  Delivery

Regular City Campus

DSVOL

Main Campus for government sponsored students.

Programme Duration

Four years

Curriculum Highlights

The Programme is anchored on sensitivity and responsiveness to societal security needs and the right to a safe and secure environment through evidence-based approaches to security analysis and management strategies.

Career opportunities

Disciplined services and private security institutions. 

Tuition & Fee Structure

Full Time; Fees ksh.153,000= Digital ksh.153,000, Non East Africans ksh.191,250 p.a.

Why Choose this Programme at KU

Other training programmes in this field focus more on crime management from a subnational, national, regional, and international perspectives, but this Programme emphasizes on developing key evidence-based competencies in analysis, assessment and mitigation of emerging security threats.