Qualification Overview

This qualification is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global security, arms control, and international security policies. The curriculum covers key concepts, theories, and contemporary issues in global security, including both traditional and non-traditional dimensions. Students will examine the role of international and regional organizations, the challenges posed by emerging global threats, and the development of arms control agreements. Emphasis is placed on understanding the principles, history, and contemporary issues surrounding arms control and disarmament, as well as the mechanisms of negotiations and their impact on global security.

The program focuses on the formulation, implementation, and impact of international security policies. Students will analyze the influence of global and regional security environments on national policies and evaluate the effectiveness of these policies in addressing contemporary security threats. Through this comprehensive approach, students will gain a deep understanding of the key aspects of global security, arms control, and international security policies, preparing them to address the complex challenges in these fields.

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Units

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the key concepts and theories of global security
• Analyze the roles of international organizations and states in global security
• Evaluate contemporary global security challenges
• Understand the principles and history of arms control and disarmament
• Analyze the processes and mechanisms of arms control negotiations
• Evaluate the impact of arms control and disarmament on global security
• Understand the formulation and implementation of international security policies
• Analyze the impact of global and regional security environments on national policies
• Evaluate the effectiveness of international security policies in addressing contemporary threats

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Entry Requirements

• Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 2 and/or;
• Learners who have work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in business management.