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Overview
Key facts
University of South Africa (UNISA)'s Advanced Course in Security Management on the African Continent within a Global Context is aimed at providing the student with knowledge and skills to assess security threats to developmental programs in Africa on regional, sub-regional and mission level.
The module Managing Security Risks for Public and International Affairs aims to impart specialised skills to identify, respond to and manage risks related to security challenges in Africa and globally.The module Public Violence Prevention aims to impart specialised skills and knowledge to prevent violence in communities as specific security challenge of African societies.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary human security threats in selected African countries
- Assess security threats to programmes of the African Union and Regional Economic Communities.
- Assess security threats in a defined operational area of peace missions and diplomatic missions in Africa.
- Contemporary security risks for South African diplomacy in other countries on the African continent.
- Cyber security risks for African countries in a global context.
- Security risk mitigation for public service institutions in Africa.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations African studiesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Any qualification in security management on level 7 OR
- At least three years management experience in a security organization
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Johannesburg
8434 - 12036 ZAR /month
Living costs
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