Post Graduate Diploma in Criminology and Security Management
Course Overview
This programme will offer skills in research techniques and skills required to implement institutional reforms in criminology and security industries. The current upsurge and threat of insecurity in the world calls for an understanding of criminal aspects, theories and criminal judicial processes, rehabilitation and probation of crimes in order to create a more stable and secure society. Through this course, learners are empowered to effectively handle correctional challenges in society and use their knowledge to participate in the rehabilitation process in society as well as advice on the necessary security measures to reduce crime.
Participants will be required to submit 10 assignments, research paper and one final examination for the period of 12 months to demonstrate their understanding of the course content. Assignments account for 60%, research paper accounts for 30% while Examination accounts for 10% of the marks.
- Introduction to criminology
- Introduction to theories of crime
- Introduction to law enforcement
- Social foundations of law
- Principles of criminal investigations
- Introduction to security management
- Psychology of criminal behaviour
- Community policing
- Crime prevention strategies
- Sociological explanations of criminal behaviour
- Disaster management
- Critical thinking
- Introduction to strategic management
- Communication security
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Post Graduate Diploma Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 12 Months
Fee: $1000
