Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework trains students to evaluate transnational safety and security issues, apply strategy and risk-management principles to complex problems, and integrate ethical frameworks into decision-making. Topics explicitly called out in the program description include U.S. foreign policy, national security and intelligence studies, international business perspectives, emergency management considerations, and critical infrastructure protection.

• Program-specific courses listed: MGT-302, POL-340, POL-480, POL-440, POL-450, CRJ-464, POL-430, POL-455, POL-460, MGT-460, MGT-432, FIN-310, MGT-445, ECO-310, LDR-205, LDR-305, LDR-365, MGT-497.

Entry requirements

Applicants must provide proof of high school graduation or GED and original transcripts from all prior college or university study at institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA. Students must have completed at least 60 transferable credit hours before becoming eligible to begin the bachelor core.

Career prospects

Graduates are positioned for roles in intelligence, diplomacy, policy and strategy development, homeland security, federal law enforcement agencies, and related positions across multiple industries where security analysis and strategic management are required.

Scholarships & funding angle

IWU notes a locked tuition rate for students who remain continuously enrolled. The program page lists "42 Credit Hours $455/ Credit Hour" and states that financial aid options include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans' benefits, and employer reimbursement; applicable fees for resources and services may also be assessed. Cost sheets and the estimated cost of attendance are available through the university's financial aid resources.