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Bachelor of Science in Security and Strategic Intelligence (Online)
Bachelor of Science in Security and Strategic Intelligence (Online)

Bachelor of Science in Security and Strategic Intelligence (Online)

  • ID:SLU10079
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Age: 22 years or older (exceptions may be made)
  • Work Experience: At least three years or the equivalent
  • Education: High school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250
  • Interview: Successful completion of a meeting with an academic coach (this can be done over the phone or on campus)
  • Grade Point Average: Minimum transfer cumulative GPA of 2.50 (unless qualified for conditional admittance)
  • Transcript: An official transcripts from the most recent institution attended

English requirements

  • Paper-based TOEFL (PBT) 550
  • Computer-based TOEFL (IBT) 80
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) 54
  • Evidence-Based reading and writing of the SAT 550
  • English portion of the ACT 21
  • Duolingo 125
  • TOEFL ITP Plus for China 627

Course Information

Study trends in intelligence gathering surrounding such critical and timely topics as terrorism, homeland security, and cybercrime with a Bachelor of Science in Security and Strategic Intelligence offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies. Our robust curriculum includes the option to specialize in business continuity, global corporate security or strategic intelligence. 

You will learn industry best practices and the critical thinking skills needed for securing data and facilities against external threats. Students graduate with the security, intelligence, and computer information systems skills needed to compete for highly coveted positions in a burgeoning strategic intelligence market.

As part of the School for Professional Studies, this online program offers you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With six start terms each year offered by SLU online, you can begin working toward your degree at any time. All courses are offered entirely online in eight-week terms, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.

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Core Requirements

  • College core requirements

Major Requirements

  • SSI 1500 Foundations of Security and Strategic Intelligence
  • SSI 2000 Threat and Risk Assessment
  • SSI 3000 Coordination across Agencies, Organizations, and Departments
  • SSI 3100 Analytics in Security and Intelligence
  • SSI 3800 Trends in Strategic Security and Intelligence
  • SSI 4900 Security and Strategic Intelligence Capstone
  • CIS 1300 Information Systems and Technology
  • CIS 3150 Workplace Ethics
  • CIS 3250 Cybersecurity Principles
  • CIS 3300 Database Analysis and Design

Major electives

  • CIS 4300 The Fundamentals of Computer Forensics
  • CIS 4600 Cyber Threats and Defense
  • CIS or SSI Elective

Concentrations (select one of the following)

  • Business Continuity Concentration
  • Strategic Intelligence Concentration
  • Global Corporate Security Concentration

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Business Continuity Track: Careers for graduates with a degree in security and strategic intelligence - business continuity track include business continuity planners, business intelligence analysts, business operations specialists, and emergency/risk managers.

Strategic Intelligence Track: Careers for graduates with a security and strategic intelligence degree - strategic intelligence track include intelligence analysts, investigators, intelligence officers, special agents, and criminal investigators.

Global Corporate Security Track: Careers for graduates with a degree in security and strategic intelligence - global corporate security track include security and asset managers, security management specialists, transportation security screeners, retail loss prevention specialists, loss prevention managers, and criminal investigators and special agents.

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