Executive Diploam in Security Management
- EDSECM PROGRAM DESIGN :
The programme provides retired uniformed security forces, business executives, and senior managers with a rounded development experience, enabling them to grow their leadership skills, business knowledge, and self-confidence in preparation for future career challenges. The program comprises eight intensive three-day modules designed to equip delegates with the skills and competencies to find new ways to respond to the challenges they face.
PROGRAM DURATION: 8 Months
- PROGRAM COVERAGE :
- The competencies to be developed and demonstrated fall into the following eight broad areas: –
- Module 1: Security Best Practices and Its Legal Liabilities
- Module 2: Management and Organizational Behaviour
- Module 3: Security Human Resource Management
- Module 4: Business Continuity Planning & Disaster Recovery
- Module 5: Fraud Investigation & Prevention Methodology
- Module 6: Quality Security Audit
- Module 7: Cyber Security Management
- Module 8: Corporate and Business Intelligence
- PROJECT REPORT:
- Delegates will be required to carry out a research-based management project and submit an acceptable Business Project Report, which should be at least 6,000 words in length and should earn a Grade ‘C’ or higher
- WHO SHOULD ATTEND :
- Retired uniformed security personnel seeking to transition into civilian security leadership and consultancy roles.
- Senior executives, policy makers, decision takers those being groomed to take over senior corporate positions
- Those in senior management who closely assist the CEO
- Leaders in any kind of business environment, commercial or industrial, or those being earmarked for a senior leadership or executive position.
- Delegates wishing to attend selected modules may do so and will receive an attendance certificate only after they have completed the relevant assignments. Modules may be attended in any order.
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS :
- Applicants must meet the following criteria to be admitted to the programme.
- Academic Qualifications
- A recognised degree or diploma in Security Management, Risk Management, Business Management, Criminology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant work experience in security services, law enforcement, military, risk management, corporate security, or a related field.
- Currently holding or having previously held a supervisory, managerial, or leadership position, particularly in security or related environments.
- A minimum education standard of 5 ‘O’ level subjects including English and Maths or the equivalent,
- Mature Entry:
- Applicants without formal qualifications but with extensive practical experience (typically 5+ years) in security, defence, policing, or related sectors may be considered, subject to an interview or assessment.
- Must produce a certificate of retirement or a confirmation letter of employment

