Introduction

Awarded by SMa Institute of Higher Learning

Offered in collaboration with ASIS Singapore Chapter, the SMa Institute Professional Diploma in Security Management is designed for professional security personnel that includes security officers, risk managers, corporate managers, departmental security supervisors, and professional security consultants who are required to conduct security surveys, risk assessments, and investigative work in the corporate environment. The course aims to provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills in security risk management, facilities management, law and ethics, security principles, and key security technologies essential for career advancement in government security, professional security, strategic facilities security, retail security, financial institutions security, corporate security, and major security organisations.

This programme comprises seven (7) units and can be completed in eleven (11) months.

Core Units

• Principles of Management
• Introduction to Commercial Law
• Security and Risk Management
• Building Management Systems
• Industrial Security Systems and Operations
• Physical Security and Facility Management
• Individual Project

This is an industry-oriented programme and applicants are required to have a minimum of two (2) years working experience.

Applicants should also possess one (1) of the following:

• Full GCE ‘A‘ level, OR
• ITE Higher Nitec, OR
• High School Qualification equivalent to Year Twelve (12) in the case of international students, OR
• Certificates from recognised institutions, OR
• Having obtained the age of twenty-one (21) (Mature Age Entry) with employment background deemed suitable will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in the English Language (EL1) or its equivalent:

• GCE ‘O‘ level with grade C6 & above, OR
• IELTS minimum band score of 5.5 (Reading and Listening 5.5) and (Writing and Speaking 5.0) OR
• TOEFL score of at least 525 (paper-based) or 200 (computer-based) or 70 (Internet-based)

Fees & Funding