Overview

Learning outcomes

Students at this University of Massachusetts Lowell Homeland Defense program pursuing this area of concentration will develop competencies and knowledge relating to homeland security strategy and policy development, critical infrastructure protection, regional and national security intelligence, land and maritime border protection, and the use of new technologies in homeland security.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Overview of Homeland Security

Comparative Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Crisis and Emergency Management

Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism

Issues in Computer Crime and Cybersecurity

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Terrorism Networks

Counterterrorism Policies and Strategies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Modern History Terrorism & Security View 109 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Online Application form with signature.
Felony Disclosure Form
Certified copies of university academic transcripts and final degree certificate.
Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL score ONLY).
Three signed letters of reference – academic or professional.
CV/resume.
Statement of purpose (student’s full name clearly stated on each page).
Original Bank Statement/Financial Documents (no older than 6 months), if the bank statements are not in student’s name, please provide a letter of support

Tuition Fee

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International

27706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27706 USD per year during 18 months.
National

27706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27706 USD per year during 18 months.
In-State

15330 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15330 USD per year during 18 months.

Funding

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