Course Description

The Bachelor’s Degree in Security Administration and Management offers students a sound foundation in legal procedures, criminal evidence, crime investigation and security risks detection. The areas of concentration offered in the degree will also introduce students to most aspects of loss prevention. As such, the programme will prepare students for the pursuit of security careers in the private and public sectors, equipping them to perform duties in private investigations and risk detection work.

To meet the increasingly high demands for qualified security personnel for employment in police and prison services, the military and security firms, students will learn new strategies in the approach to security functions. These strategies will enhance students’ capacity in security administration and management, risk assessment and investigation as required in private law enforcement.

Credits and Hours

This Bachelor degree in Security Administration and Management will consist of 122 credits.

Programme Outcome

The graduate of the Bachelor’s Degree in Security Administration and Management will be able to:

• Identify and categorize security related threats to the business environment
• Examine the physical vulnerabilities of property and develop appropriate strategies to deter attacks by criminal elements
• Supervise and manage medium to large size firms

• Point out mitigation measures to stakeholders to reduce crime
• Conduct risk assessment for personnel protection
• Develop and write response plans to combat criminal activities.

Entry Requirements

There are five categories of eligible students for the Bachelor’s Degree in Security Administration and Management:

• Students who have obtained five CXC/GCE passes, with passes in English and Mathematics. These students will require four years (full time) or five years (part time) to complete the degree
• Students with GCE A’ level and CAPE would be accepted into the programme and their passes at that level would be considered for exemption, where applicable
• tudents who have completed the Associate Degree in Security Administration and Management with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. These students will require two years (full time) or three years (part time) to complete the degree as part of a 2 plus 2 articulation arrangement with the College’s Associate Degree Programme. Students who have completed any other Associate Degree from CCLCS will also be eligible for entry and relevant exemptions granted, where applicable
• Mature persons 25 years and older with considerable experience in Security Administration and Management. These persons will be interviewed by the Prior Learning Assessment Committee chaired by the Registrar, to determine at what point/level of the programme they will be admitted. Exemptions, if any will also be determined by this Committee
• Students who have acquired an Associate degree from other tertiary institutions. These persons will be interviewed by the Prior Learning Assessment Committee chaired by the Registrar, to determine at what point/level of the programme they will be admitted. Exemptions, if any will also be determined by this Committee

Tuition Fees

Full payment of fees is required when registering for classes. Cipriani College is now a participant in GATE – Government’s Assistance for Tuition Expenses. The tuition fees listed below apply only to non-nationals. Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible for free tertiary education. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges when necessary without notice. Fees and tuition are not transferable.

For a list of fees, refer to our College Fees as well as Institution Fees.

The Board of Governors reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges when necessary without notice. Fees and tuition are not transferable.

Future Opportunities/Career Path

With the right training, credentials and experience, Cipriani College BA-HRM graduates can work as Human Resource Directors, Managers, Administrators, Supervisors, Generalist, Specialists and HR Assistants, in the areas of staff development, training, labour relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits and employee-wellness.

In addition, International Labour Organization (ILO) requirements and increasing mandatory standards in Occupational Safety and Health (2004, 2006), fair-employment, and health and employee benefits will increase the demand for competent human resource practitioners and employee relations specialists. Higher salaries and opportunities are therefore possible with additional education and experience in managing our critical human resources.