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Charles Sturt University

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Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) from Charles Sturt University develops your knowledge and high-level professional practice by analysing the challenges of contemporary executive leadership and equipping you with the skills to meet them. This course offers three pathways to suit your unique requirements: a focus on executive leadership and international policing, development of a dedicated research paper, or the design and development of a work-based project.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 - 3 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$17,376 per year

About this course

Overview

The Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) from Charles Sturt University develops your knowledge and high-level professional practice by analysing the challenges of contemporary executive leadership and equipping you with the skills to meet them.

This course offers three pathways to suit your unique requirements: a focus on executive leadership and international policing, development of a dedicated research paper, or the design and development of a work-based project.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)
  • Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission to the Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) degree:

  • Hold an undergraduate degree in a related area, or have qualified for an equivalent award
  • OR have completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) or subjects deemed equivalent by the Course Director.

Applicants for admission to the Executive Masters in International Police Leadership:

  • Hold an undergraduate degree in a related area, or have qualified for an equivalent award
  • OR have completed the requirements of the Canadian Police College Executive Development Program, or equivalent program as approved by the Course Director.

Additionally, a number of police jurisdictions have credit arrangements with the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, and prospective applicants should discuss these with the Course Director.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

As a highly experienced professional in the policing and security industry, you will use the in-depth skills secured in this course to enhance your senior leadership capabilities. Your analytical skills will be critical in identifying and managing competing risks and priorities across administrative and operational environments. You'll drive the development and delivery of strategic and operational leadership challenges and review operational command priorities.

Course structure

Course information

This course consists of four core subjects (48 points), two AGSPS restricted electives (16 points), and one elective set of subjects (32 points).

Essential set (96 pts)Core subjects48 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningGPM413Motivation and Engagement8 credit ptsGPM414Organisational Communication8 credit ptsGPM425Applied Management in Law Enforcement and Security16 credit ptsGPM428Operational Command16 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Students select 16 points of AGSPS postgraduate subjects.

XRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsCompulsory subjects32 Credit Points

Select one (1) elective sequence from the following:

Set A32 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

The elective subject below is selected from available AGSPS postgraduate subjects.

GPM512Executive Leadership in Law Enforcement and Security16 credit ptsGPM507International Policing8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsSet B32 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningJST530Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal16 credit ptsJST531Dissertation16 credit ptsSet C32 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningEMG505Work Based Project16 credit ptsGPM512Executive Leadership in Law Enforcement and Security16 credit ptsStandard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

View handbook to learn more

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Charles Sturt University.
81.7%
Overall satisfaction
77.4%
Skill scale
68.5%
Teaching scale
94.6%
Employed full-time
$111k
Average salary