Online Master of Science in Strategic Leadership

With a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Designed for current and aspiring leaders, the MS in Strategic Leadership degree from Rosemont puts you at an advantage to accelerate your career. The embedded graduate certificate in Homeland Security & Emergency Management will immerse you in the foundational business principles of ethical leadership, decision making and globalization—skills that are crucial to exceling in any workplace.  

Look Forward to a Successful Future

In today’s competitive corporate world, differentiating yourself is key to catching the eye of employers. By choosing the Rosemont MSSL in Homeland Security & Emergency Management sets you apart, showcasing not only advanced cutting-edge leadership skills but also specialized expertise in leading efforts to protect the public and manage disasters. This distinction is further highlighted on your resume through the embedded Homeland Security & Emergency Management Certificate within the degree.

Graduates of Rosemont’s MSSL in Homeland Security & Emergency Management will be prepared for a variety of careers in government agencies, healthcare, security, private business and more, including:

Cybersecurity Specialist: A Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for safeguarding an organization’s computer networks and systems against cyber threats and attacks.

Emergency Management Director: An Emergency Management Director coordinates and oversees emergency response and preparedness efforts within a community or organization.

Intelligence Analyst: An Intelligence Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets information from various sources to produce actionable intelligence for government agencies, law enforcement, or private organizations.

Legislative Policy Advisor: A Legislative Policy Advisor provides expert advice and guidance to lawmakers and government officials on legislative and policy matters.

Operations Specialist: An Operations Specialist oversees and manages day-to-day operational activities within an organization or department.

Public Health Emergency Manager: A Public Health Emergency Manager plans, coordinates, and implements emergency preparedness and response initiatives within public health agencies or healthcare organizations.

Security Management Specialist: A Security Management Specialist designs, implements, and manages security programs and protocols to protect an organization’s assets, personnel, and information.

Why Study MSSL in Homeland Security at Rosemont?

A Comprehensive Curriculum Taught by Industry Professionals

All classes are taught through a developmental and student-centered methodology by business professionals who are practitioners in their fields. The focus of the program is the development of critical thinking and problem solving, and students improve these skills using case studies, collaborative learning, participant presentations, and issue analysis.

The MBA in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is a 36-credit (12-course) program that is offered in a both a one-year accelerated format and in a part-time, two-year option. Students take two courses every seven weeks for three semesters (fall, spring, summer), for a total of 36 credits of coursework. Part-time students can spread this out over two-years. 

As a graduate from Rosemont’s MBA in Homeland Security & Emergency Management program, you will be skilled in:

• • Appraising the role of multiculturalism and diversity in a global economy and design activities and plans to increase inclusion in the workplace.
  • Creating and applying quantitative business planning models to attain and improve outcomes.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of marketing theory through the development of marketing plans.
  • Demonstrating, through a program capstone project, how to integrate the foundational theories of the MBA within Homeland Security and Emergency Management fields.
  • Developing and implementing strategic planning models which demonstrate an understanding of an entity’s need for continuity and sustainability.
  • Incorporating ethical theory into all projects to denote an understanding of socially responsible organizations.
  • Interpreting and applying the financial principles and policies needed to function effectively in a global economy.

Valuable Partnerships

Rosemont College's Graduate and Professional Studies programs are affiliated with:

• • CHDS - UAPP Partnership Center For Homeland Defense and Security University & Agency Partnership Program
  • FBI - Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
  • FEMA - Higher Education Program

Network Through Rho Chi Chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon

Rosemont is proud to have chartered Rho Chi, a chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association's Lambda Alpha Epsilon. The mission of Rho Chi is for "Rosemont College Criminal Justice alumni, current students, and faculty to join together in  fellowship, mentoring, and networking to provide excellence in enhancing the education of our students to create a positive change in our community as Agents of Change."

Agents of Change. Ethics. Professionalism. Social Justice.

Take your career to the next level - become a leader and an Agent of Change in the Homeland Security & Emergency Management field! Our students excel in critical analysis and decision-making skills, the ability to respond to potentially dangerous situations, navigate complex situations, and succeed at disaster recovery on the local, state, and federal levels. Their ability to communicate as well as understand the ethical and social impact of their actions and decisions routinely sets them apart in the industry.

Rosemont’s Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and Emergency Management programs provide not just a competitive edge, but a strong ethical foundation to those working in this crucial field. These programs will expose you to innovation and best practices in these crucial fields that society relies upon to protect lives and civil liberties, especially in times of tension and social change.

Rosemont College was founded a century ago to "meet the wants of the age" and our Cornelian focus is on social and equitable justice -- the cornerstone of the curriculum. A degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Rosemont will provide you the tools needed to respond to society’s needs in our every-changing world.

Rosemont College’s Homeland Security & Emergency Management Program exposes students to innovation and best practices in the field that aim to protect lives and civil liberties. Topics of study include public health issues, cybersecurity, the psychology of terrorism,  the role of law enforcement, first responders, and the military in protecting the general population, and more.

If your work covers any aspect of law enforcement, disaster response, criminal justice, public health, cybersecurity, terrorism or the military, then our program is for you. Courses are taught by leading experts in the field. What sets our program apart is the strong foundation of ethics and social justice, or what we like to call “Homeland Security with a conscience.”

Rosemont's intentionally small class sizes foster deep connections among students and professors, enabling you to discover your unique voice and expand your professional opportunities. Our intimate academic environment encourages active participation in learning - you'll contribute to discussions, engage with diverse viewpoints, and think critically about your own ideas.

Since 1921, Rosemont has been dedicated to supporting students like you in advancing their lives and those of their families through education. We believe in making quality education affordable and attainable; this commitment is reflected in every aspect of our application process.

Choose Your Path to Success

Rosemont’s online Master of Science in Strategic Leadership programs are flexible, pragmatic, and ethics-driven programs with a global perspective that will prepare you to work in business environments that constantly evolve and expand. Strengthen your degree with a specialization by adding a graduate certificate to your MS, Strategic Leadership degree.

Whether you're embarking on the traditional path of full time study or returning to education as an adult learner, it's essential to explore all your embedded certificate options:

Take Your Education Even Further

Strengthen Your Degree with an Additional Graduate Certificate

Be the best leader you can be by adding a second Graduate Certificate to your Master’s of Science in Strategic Leadership (MS) with a Homeland Security and Emergency Management certificate.

An online graduate Security Operations Certificate at Rosemont College is technical in nature, centered on identifying vulnerabilities and creating security strategies. 

At Rosemont, we offer a high quality education and a pathway to success that offers exceptional value within a challenging yet supportive environment. Recognizing the demands faced by adult learners, we offer flexible degree options aimed at supporting your continued growth through education.

Do You Want an MBA with a

Homeland Security & Emergency Management Certificate?

In today’s competitive corporate landscape, distinguishing yourself to potential employers is paramount. Choosing Rosemont's MBA program with a Homeland Security & Emergency Management graduate certificate not only showcases your advanced business knowledge, inherent in any MBA graduate, but also highlights your specialized skills in leadership within fields dedicated to public safety and disaster management. This distinction is underscored on your resume through the inclusion of the Homeland Security & Emergency Management graduate certificate, embedded within the master’s degree program.