Professional Diploma in Security Management

Course details

Offered in collaboration with ASIS Singapore Chapter, the SMF Institute Professional Diploma in Security Management is designed for professional security personnel that includes security officers, risk managers, corporate managers, departmental security supervisors, and professional security consultants who are required to conduct security surveys, risk assessments, and investigative work in the corporate environment. The course aims to provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills in security risk management, facilities management, law and ethics, security principles, and key security technologies essential for career advancement in government security, professional security, strategic facilities security, retail security, financial institutions security, corporate security, and major security organisations.

Structure & Content

Core Units

• Principles of Management
• Introduction to Commercial Law
• Security and Risk Management
• Building Management Systems
• Industrial Security Systems and Operations
• Physical Security and Facility Management
• Inpidual Project 

Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed by a combination of class participation, written assignments (inpidual and/or group assignments), project or examinations. Assessment modes may differ according to inpidual module requirements.

Students will attend a combination of face-to-face lectures and tutorials in this programme.

Entry Requirements

This is an industry-oriented programme and applicants are required to have a minimum of two (2) years working experience. Applicants should also possess one (1) of the following:

• Full GCE 'A' level, OR
• ITE Higher Nitec, OR
• High School Qualification equivalent to Year Twelve (12) in the case of international students, OR
• SMF Institute Certificate in Foundation Studies
• Matured candidates of age 21 and above with substantial working experience would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in the English Language (EL1) or its equivalent:

• GCE 'O' level with grade C6 & above, OR
• IELTS minimum band score of 5.5 (Reading and Listening 5.5) and (Writing and Speaking 5.0) OR
• TOEFL score of at least 525 (paper-based) or 200 (computer-based) or 70 (Internet-based)
• Pass SMF Institute English Placement Test