Security Management Online Degrees & Certificates

American Military University's (AMU) online Security Management programs offer the opportunity to study various aspects of security—from access control to terrorism. Field work in the areas of executive protection and recovery, trade secret protection, background investigations, surveillance, IT security, and cyber-security are but a few career choices available to graduates. From local business to international consulting opportunities, security management is one of the fastest growing fields today.

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• Available Programs

  • B.A. in Security Management
  • M.A. in Security Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Security Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Security Management

• Related Programs

  • Criminal Justice Degrees & Certificates
  • Emergency and Disaster Management Degrees & Certificates
  • Homeland Security Degrees & Certificates
  • B.S. in Information Systems Security
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems Security Essentials
  • B.S. in Information Technology Management

• Why Choose AMU?

  Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

  American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

  • #1 most popular provider of education to the U.S. military*
  • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
  • No application or technology fees; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit 
  • Active duty tuition assistance covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition and up to 75% of graduate tuition for as many as six courses per year**
  • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
  • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
  • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
  • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  • 96% of AMU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
  • 97% of AMU seniors say they would recommend AMU to friends and colleagues

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  *based upon 2011 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
  **refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility and availability

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Faculty Spotlight 

Steven W. McNally
Program Director of Security Management
M.A.: Webster University

Professor McNally has 31 years of combined professional experience in corporate security management, private security/investigative consulting, law enforcement, corrections, and military service. Professor McNally is currently a Ph.D. student in Business Administration with a specialization in Criminal Justice at Northcentral University. He holds a Master of Arts in Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan University. He graduated with Academic Honors from Webster University and Cum Laude from Eastern Michigan University. Read more...

Loretta W. Veney
Professor of Security Management
M.A.: George Washington University

Loretta W. Veney is a security management professional with more than 26 years experience in the security industry. She has managed security operations for contract security companies and a large corporate security organization. She formed Superior Training Solutions in 1998, a company whose mission is maximizing employee performance through scenario based training. Her company focuses on the training and continuous development of security officers, supervisors and managers, control center personnel, investigators, and physical security specialists. Read more...