Security and Strategic Intelligence, Minor

Gain a competitive edge while studying relevant and timely intelligence topics including terrorism, homeland security and cybercrime with a minor in security and strategic intelligence from Saint Louis University. You can specialize in one of three concentrations: business continuity, global corporate security or strategic intelligence.

You may choose this 18-credit program as a minor combined with a major in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

Required Courses
SSI 1500Foundations of Security and Strategic Intelligence3
SSI 3010Business Continuity and Impact Analysis3
CIS 3300Database Analysis and Design3
Security & Strategic Intelligence Courses
Select one of the following:3
Threat and Risk Assessment
Coordination across Agencies, Organizations, and Departments
Analytics in Security and Intelligence
Computer Information Systems Courses
Select one of the following:3
The Fundamentals of Computer Forensics
Cyber Threats and Defense
Specializations
Select one of the following specializations:3
Total Credits18

Business Continuity

Select one of the following:3
Integrated Risk Planning, Strategy and Compliance
Resilience, Recovery and Contingency
Financial & Regulatory Considerations in Risk Planning
Total Credits3

Global Corporate Security

Select one of the following:3
Tangible Asset Security
Financial & Regulatory Considerations in Risk Planning
Total Credits3

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a minimum of 2.00 GPA and receive a C or better in all minor classes.