Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies – Risk Management

Recognize concepts, principles, implementation of Security Strategic Studies, Intelligence and International affairs; Demonstrate critical analysis in trends of global terrorism; Analyze economic and political impact of international and domestic political conditions; Interpret various elements of theory of war and states behaviors in conflict situations; Contribute to continued development of academic and professional field in security and strategic studies

High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum 70% average, English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 61 or EMSAT 1100), pass placement test for computer and academic writing, submit all required documents

1 2 C O U R S E S | 3 6 C R E D I T H O U R S

A: University Core Requirements

The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:

1. University Life – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory

B: Languages and Communication Studies

The student selects 9 credit hours (3 courses) from the list below:

1. Academic Writing – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
2. Introduction to Research – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory

Students must take one of the following Arabic Language courses:

1.Arabic Composition – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Arabic for Non-Arab – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Communication Skills in Arabic – [3 Credit Hours]

C: The Natural sciences or Mathematics

The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:

1. Natural Science – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
2. Environmental Science – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Sustainable Energy – [3 Credit Hours]
4. General Mathematics – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory

D: The Social or Behavioral Sciences

The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below:

1. Introduction to Anthropology – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Introduction to Sociology – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Introduction to Social Science – [3 Credit Hours]
4. Introduction to Political Science – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory
5. General Psychology – [3 Credit Hours]
6. Introduction to Geography – [3 Credit Hours] * Mandatory

E: The Humanities or Arts

The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below:

1. Contemporary Arab Art – [3 Credit Hours]
2. History of Islamic Art – [3 Credit Hours]
3. Introduction to Philosophy – [3 Credit Hours]
4. World History – [3 Credit Hours]
5. Middle East History – [3 Credit Hours]
6. English Literature – [3 Credit Hours]

F: Islamic Studies

The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below

1. Islamic Culture – [3 Credit Hours]
2. Islamic Civilization – [3 Credit Hours]

G: UAE Studies

The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
1. UAE and GCC Society – [3 Credit Hours]