<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Doctor of Business Administration program in Homeland Security: Leadership and Policy at National University introduces you to the various government agencies associated with homeland security and examines the intelligence issues they face on a daily basis. You'll have the opportunity to learn about local emergency management operations, Incident Command System functions and the use of emergency response organizations; aviation and ground transportation security regulatory agencies; and the risks, issues and strategies for maritime security, including the International Maritime Organization's International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS). Business administration topics include business law and ethics, research methods and statistics. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have a master's degree from an accredited institution before enrolling in the Doctor of Business Administration program in Homeland Security: Leadership and Policy. You may also have professional experience in fields such as public administration, law enforcement or public safety. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To earn the Doctor of Business Administration in Homeland Security: Leadership and Policy, you must complete 54 credit hours. This includes 27 foundational credits, 15 specialization credits, and 12 dissertation credits. Up to 12 additional credits will be allowed as necessary to complete the dissertation research. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Doctor of Business Administration in Homeland Security: Leadership and Policy</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7101</td><td> Doctoral Studies in Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7300</td><td> Scholarly Literature Review</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 7019</td><td> Ethics in Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM-7104</td><td> Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7303</td><td> Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7103</td><td> Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7106 <br /> <b>or</b> <br /> BTM-7108 </td><td>Quantitative Research Design <br /> <br /> Qualitative Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7109</td><td> Planning Dissertation Research in Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9600B</td><td> DBA Portfolio</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>HS 7000</td><td>Homeland Security and Terrorism</td></tr> <tr><td>HS 7004</td><td>Local Emergency Management and Civil Preparedness</td></tr> <tr><td>HS 7010</td><td>Transportation Security</td></tr> <tr><td>HS 7013</td><td>Intelligence and Law Enforcement</td></tr> <tr><td>HS 7014</td><td>Strategy, Resiliency, and Coping with Fear</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A </td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A </td><td> The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A </td><td> Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A </td><td> The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Doctor of Business Administration program with a specialization in Homeland Security: Leadership and Policy can help you prepare for opportunities in education, homeland security and law enforcement organizations. As a graduate of the program, you could seek opportunities in areas such as: </p> <ul><li>Emergency Management </li><li>Border Security </li><li>Transportation Security </li><li>Homeland Security </li><li>Postsecondary Education</li></ul>