Master of Science in National Security with Concentration in Information Protection and Security

at University of New Haven USA

Students earning a B.S. degree in Business Management are required to complete 121 credits, including the university core curriculum (41 credits) and the business program core (30 credits).  The major allows the flexibility to minor in a wide array of related areas such as entrepreneurship or marketing.

The University of New Haven's M.S. in finance is designed for students to become:

• Experts in financial theory and practice
• Experienced users of data and analytical tools
• Good contributors and team players on group projects
• Persuasive presenters and deal makers 

Our M.S. in finance is STEM-certified (science, technology, engineering, and math) by the federal government, which enables students to gain the technical and analytical skills that are valued in the workplace.

Learn By Doing

Student-managed portfolios where our students pick stocks and bonds and manage money.

Competitions where our finance students compete against other students at other schools, in stock trading, investment reports, and analyst presentations.

Finance data sets and tools similar to those used by financial firms. Competency with the tools, such as the Bloomberg, allows you to gain a good internship and a good job.

Become a CFA.  We have CFA review courses. Our faculty will help you with Level I and Level II exams.

Strong connection to local finance professionals.   In addition to our outstanding faculty, we draw in professionals from the securities industry to guide students.

Several courses have integrated the CFA® curriculum as provided by CFA Institute and are based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA® Program. Topics in these courses assist students in preparation for the CFA® exam.*

The College offers state-of-the-art resources such as the Bergami Learning Center for Finance and Technology, providing Bloomberg Professional™ real-time trading information and hands-on financial management experience.

Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 36 credits of graduate work, which may include an internship in national security. Transfer credit from other institutions may be permitted subject to the Graduate School policy on transfer credit detailed elsewhere in this catalog.

Students in the program are required to complete 18 credits of core courses and 18 credits of general electives.  Students must complete a capstone requirement of either NSPS 6693 - National Security Internship I or NSPS 6697 Thesis I and NSPS 6698 Thesis II.  If the six credit thesis option is selected, NSPS 6698 will count toward electives.

Program Outcomes:

• Develop a working knowledge of the most prominent features national security with an emphasis on the United States’ national security enterprise.
• Acquire a foundational understanding and awareness of issues related to cyber security and information protection.
• Formulate original research through graduate-level thesis or acquire practitioner work experience through an internship.
• Evaluate and design policy solutions to contemporary national security problems.

Contribute to human advancement
Doctors and scientists endeavor each day, conducting research and experiments to use our genetic information to diagnose, treat, prevent, and cure illnesses. Our genes are instructions that tell your body how to make all the proteins it needs to survive and grow. By identifying each of these proteins, scientists hope to better understand how your body works, and what is happening when it doesn't work properly, leading to more effective medicines and treatments.

It is biotechnology that is credited for creating some of the wonders of the world.

As a genetics and biotechnology major at the University of New Haven, you’ll learn this first hand, using technology to modify living organisms to benefit humankind. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this exciting, flourishing field.

Through this program, you will:

• Take courses in biochemistry, genetics, cellular, and molecular biology
• Experience unique and innovative courses in nucleic acid biochemistry, genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology of proteins
• Learn how this knowledge can help treat disease, develop drugs, decrease our environmental footprint and produce food
• Integrate classroom learning with laboratory experience
• Have the opportunity to participate in internships and gain research experience
• Interact with representatives from the local biotechnology and pharmaceutical community

The health of the mouth can affect the health of the entire body. Infection and inflammation of the teeth and gums can have long-term systemic consequences. In our B.S. in Dental Hygiene program, — one of the finest dental hygiene programs in the U.S. — you will learn just how important the dental hygienist is to patients’ overall health and will acquire the in-classroom knowledge and hands-on expertise you need for success in this highly rewarding field.

You will learn important prevention and detection skills as you become both a knowledgeable practitioner and a guardian of your patients’ health. You’ll also:

• Learn about the latest advances in dental hygiene standards and infection control
• Gain experience with modern treatment stations and techniques
• Benefit from cutting-edge virtual instruction programs
• Experience modern digital radiology and dental materials laboratories
• Learn from experienced faculty with vast clinical experience
• Apply what you learn while working with patients at the University of New Haven Dental Center – which has been called "a tremendous hidden gem" – and other internship sites

Our master’s degree in sport management is the most established such program in Connecticut and the oldest program in the United States continually housed in a business school.

We have always focused on business and continue to lead the nation in cutting-edge business applications in sports. Boiled down to its essence, our degree is focused on cultivating and training industry leaders to work in the sports industry, or any other industry through hands-on experiential education.

A total of 30-36 credits are required for completion of the master of science in Sport Management (depending on the choice of concentration). The program is made up of a Sport Management core that is common to each of the concentrations (consisting of six Sport Management courses) and a set of concentration courses (consisting of between four and six courses tailored to that particular segment of the Sport Management discipline).

The M.S. in Sport Management with a concentration in Business Analytics (36 credits and STEM designated) provides an in-depth framework for the use of sport analytics and how data drives critical decisions in the sport industry.  The goal of this degree program is to enhance students’ quantitative and statistical skills (including predictive modeling and data management), build and understanding of the relationship between data and decisions, and develop the skills to communicate those relationships.

As an English major at the University of New Haven, you’ll study contemporary fiction and poetry while you explore public speaking and writing for business. You’ll develop and hone an exceptional writing ability, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to communicate with clarity and strength through the written and spoken word.

Thirty credits in English beyond the first year writing courses are required for a major in English.  Students completing a B.A. in English must complete the English Core, and the requirements for one of the concentrations in English (concentration in literature or concentration in writing).  In addition, they must complete 40 credits of the University Core Curriculum with the following restrictions:

• ENGL courses cannot be used to satisfy CC 8 or CC 9
• A student can take no more than one ENGL course in Tier 2 of CC 1

Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 36 credits of graduate work, which may include an internship in national security. Transfer credit from other institutions may be permitted subject to the Graduate School policy on transfer credit detailed elsewhere in this catalog.

Students in the program are required to complete 18 credits of core courses and 18 credits of general electives.  Students must complete a capstone requirement of either NSPS 6693 - National Security Internship I or NSPS 6697 Thesis I and NSPS 6698 Thesis II.  If the six credit thesis option is selected, NSPS 6698 will count toward electives.

Program Outcomes:

• Develop a working knowledge of the most prominent features national security with an emphasis on the United States’ national security enterprise.
• Acquire a foundational understanding and awareness of issues related to cyber security and information protection.
• Formulate original research through graduate-level thesis or acquire practitioner work experience through an internship.
• Evaluate and design policy solutions to contemporary national security problems.

You will study, and receive training in, various forms of forensic field technology such as ground penetrating radar, laser scanners, portable instruments, and biometric devices. The utilization of these instruments are critical to modern criminal investigations. Also, restricted electives associated with the program allow you to develop specialized knowledge in areas such as bloodstain pattern analysis, firearms evidence, and forensic anthropology.

You will complete a minimum of 42 credits of graduate work, which includes a required internship or research project designed to fulfill the Master of Science Capstone requirement. In this, you will benefit from the strong connections that the University of New Haven has forged with local and state police as well as the state medical examiner.

Who Should Apply to this Program?

• Those with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, investigative services, or forensic science a relevant degree
• Police officers
• Novice/beginner Crime Scene Investigators/Technicians
• Those with a desire for a career in the crime scene investigation field
• Those with a desire for a career in death investigations in the Medical Examiner/Coroner System

To be successful in the field of accounting, you must not only have a full understanding of accounting principles and the skills to put them into practice but, you also must be an expert in the sub-disciplines within accounting.

That’s why our program is focused on preparing you for a career that requires significant exposure to — and a firm grasp of — these sub-disciplines:

AI/Analytics concentration (STEM-certified): Develop a competency for data analysis and the tools used in auditing, predictive modeling, forensic accounting, and business operations analytics, equipping you with the skills need to succeed in a cutting-edge field in the modern American marketplace.

Corporate concentration: Refine your accounting skills for a career in either a publicly held or private company. Learn about financial, managerial, taxation and International accounting and taxation standards and procedures and how to apply them to various entities.

Forensic concentration:  Learn about investigative accounting, valuation theory and practice, fraud examination, building the skills you need to work in the growing field of forensic accounting

Taxation concentration: Build the skills you need to advise clients regarding the tax law. This track concentrates on federal income taxation as it relates to corporations, partnerships,  and limited liability companies.