Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies – Risk Management
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
8 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Mitigating Risk for Sustainable Growth
The specialization of the BA in Security and Strategic Studies, in Risk Management, emphasizes and assesses sustainability and growth. The courses offered to allow students to explore elements on how to mitigate risk in security and strategically led environments. Assessing risk will require both theoretical and empirical evidence, quality in analysis, and the ability to create foresight-level risk and growth assessments.
The American University in the Emirates is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education
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Curriculum
41 Courses | 120 Credit hours
| General Education | Courses (12) | Credit Hours (36) |
| Core Course | Courses (19) | Credit Hours (54) |
| Specialization | Courses (5) | Credit Hours (15) |
| Free Electives | Courses (5) | Credit Hours (15) |
General Education Course
A: Languages and Communication Studies
The student selects 12 credit hours (4 courses) from the list below
- University Life - [3 Credit Hours]
- Academic Writing - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Research - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic Composition - [3 Credit Hours]
- Arabic for Non-Arab - [3 Credit Hours]
- Communication Skills in Arabic - [3 Credit Hours]
B: The Natural sciences
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Natural Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Sustainable Energy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Environmental Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Physics - [3 Credit Hours]
C: The social or behavioral sciences
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below
- General Psychology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Social Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Political Science - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Sociology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Anthropology - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Geography - [3 Credit Hours]
- Human Rights - [3 Credit Hours]
D: Information Technology or Quantitative
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- General Mathematics - [3 Credit Hours]
- General Statistics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Intro To Computer System - [3 Credit Hours]
E: The Humanities or Arts
The student selects 6 credit hours (2 courses) from the list below
- Contemporary Arab Art - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Philosophy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Middle East History - [3 Credit Hours]
- World History - [3 Credit Hours]
- American Literature - [3 Credit Hours]
- History of Islamic Art - [3 Credit Hours]
F: Islamic Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- Islamic Culture - [3 Credit Hours]
- Islamic Civilization - [3 Credit Hours]
G: UAE Studies
The student selects 3 credit hours (1 course) from the list below
- UAE and GCC Society - [3 Credit Hours]
Core Course
- Theoretical Basis of Security & Strategic Studies - [3 Credit Hours]
- Basic of Social Science Research - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to International Relations - [3 Credit Hours]
- Introduction to Strategic Thought - [3 Credit Hours]
- International Law - [3 Credit Hours]
- Security and Environmental Politics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Geopolitics in International Relations - [3 Credit Hours]
- Comparative Politics - [3 Credit Hours]
- Weapons of Mass Destruction - [3 Credit Hours]
- National Security and Arm Race - [3 Credit Hours]
- Communication and Diplomacy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Media Strategies and Implementation - [3 Credit Hours]
- Special Topics in Security and Strategic Studies - [3 Credit Hours]
- International Conflict Management - [3 Credit Hours]
- Terrorism - [3 Credit Hours]
- Defense Policies of Major Powers - [3 Credit Hours]
- The Emerging World Powers - [3 Credit Hours]
- Pre-Internship - [0 Credit Hours]
- Internship - [3 Credit Hours]
Specialization Course
- Risk Management - [3 Credit Hours]
- Risk and Mitigation - [3 Credit Hours]
- Enterprise Risk Management - [3 Credit Hours]
- Risk Analysis - [3 Credit Hours]
- Capstone Graduation Project - [3 Credit Hours]
Free Electives
5 Courses | 15 credit hours
Based on Interest
- Media & Mass Communication Courses
- Education Courses
- Business Administration Courses
- Design Courses
- Information Technology Courses
- Computer Sciences Courses
Support Field of Study
- Emergency Management Courses
- Crisis Management Courses
- Disaster Management Courses
Attendance
Student builds the schedule based on available offered courses in the registered semester
| Weekday Morning Classes | Weekday Evening Classes |
| Sunday - Tuesday | Between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday - Wednesday | Between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Sunday - Tuesday | Between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday - Wednesday | Between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Program Outcome
- Recognize the Concepts, Principles, Implementation of Security Strategic Studies, Intelligence, and International affairs
- Demonstrate critical analysis of the trends of global terrorism.
- Analyze the economic and political impact of international and domestic political conditions.
- Interpret the various elements of the theory of war and state’s behaviors in the effects in conflict situations
- Contribute to the continued development of the academic and professional fields in security and strategic studies.