Post Graduate Diploma in Security Mgnt (PGD Diploma in Security Mgnt) at Kathmandu University, Post Graduate Diploma in Security Mgnt (PGD Diploma in Security Mgnt) Colleges in Nepal

Post Graduate Diploma In Security Mgnt (PGD Diploma In Security Mgnt)

Affiliated to: Kathmandu University

About Course

Course Title : Post Graduate Diploma In Security Mgnt (PGD Diploma In Security Mgnt)
Category/Level : Diploma
Course Duration (months) : 12 months
Cost Range (NPR) : NRs. 95,000 - NRs. 1,15,000
Affiliated to : Kathmandu University

Course Description:

developing professionals for managing security functions

Recent events in the country and around the world have tremendously heightened security concerns in Nepal. They demand better security management for the protection of people, places and properties. This has placed huge responsibility for all kinds of organizations to prepare and implement security measures of high professional quality.

PGDSM at KUSOM is a market responsive and innovative program, which is a career-oriented degree for security related professionals and those who aspire to build career in this fast growing professional field. The objective is to produce skilled and credible security professionals for managing the security system in various organizations.

The program offers participants an opportunity to learn the relevant concepts, skills and practices associated with various aspects of security related disciplines. Successful graduates of this program will be performing and employed in managerial roles in security related services in public and private management, civil services/ defense service, law enforcement agencies, private security agencies and others.

Key Features

A practical problem solving as well as theory-based approach to security management;
Designed to meet learning needs of security managers seeking to improve their skills and acquire an in depth as well as broad knowledge on security management;
Post-experience delivery modality allowing the participants to pursue the study while continuing with their job;
Internship component for practical exposure and experience in security industry;
Taught by highly experienced security related and management experts and practitioners;
High industry interface of the participants during the program delivery; and
Opportunity for building career in the growing professional security industry.

Course Evaluation

In each term the faculty members responsible for the course do evaluation of academic performance of students in each course offered. The academic performance of the students will be judged through:

(a) Continuous In-term Assessment and

(b) End-term Examination.

The Continuous In-term Assessment of the student will be made by the concerned faculty member in any or a combination of

(a) Written test

(b) Quizzes and oral test

(d) Assignments

(e) Term paper

(f) Project work

(g) Case studies, analysis and discussion

(h) Open Book test

(i) Class participation etc.

The End-term examination is normally a paper and pencil test.

The mode of evaluation in a given course is decided by the concerned faculty member who may assign varying weights to one or more of the evaluation modes. The faculty members will announce such weights in the beginning of the course.

Grading Mode
In each course, student will be evaluated on a 4-point scale.

Failures, Probation and Dismissal

A student must maintain a Trimester Grade Point Average (TGPA) of 2.00 or above at the end of each term.
No student can graduate with 'F' in any particular course.
A student must to gain CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3.00 or above at the end of the Program.
If student gets more than two 'F's in any term, he will be subject dismissal from the program.

Recognition for Academic Achievement

High scholastic achievement of students is recognized upon gradation by awarding Graduation with Merit based on CGPA as follows:

Recognition	Criteria*	Indication
Summa cum laude	CGPA = 3.9 and above	Graduation with highest merit
Magna cum laude	CGPA = 3.7 and above	Graduation with high merit
Cum laude	CGPA = 3.5 and above	Graduation with merit

*To graduate with merit student should have no C-, D+, and D grades in any course.

In-Term Recognition

Recognition	Criteria*
Inclusion in Dean's List	TGPA of 3.7 or above with no Cs, Ds, or F
Inclusion in Vice-Chancellor's List	TGPA of 4.0

* Applicable for terms of 12 or more credit hours

Admission info

Program Requirement
Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management (PGDSM) is open to Nepali and non-Nepali national with

A degree with minimum three years post degree work experience.
Minimum 40 percent marks in aggregate or 2.0 CGPA out of 4 (from Universities approved by Kathmandu University).

Admission process starts every July- August.

Admission Test
Upon submission of the completed application form with the required documents, the Admission Committee of KUSOM administers the admission process. Selection of the candidate is based on:

KUSOM Graduate Management Admission Test comprising numerical aptitude, critical reasoning and English language proficiency
Group Discussion
Interview
Merits of academic attainments up to the undergraduate level

Syllabus

The PGDSM curriculum is designed to enrich both theoretical and practical knowledge in security management while helping them to enhance the depth and breadth of their managerial capabilities. It contains the best and the latest in security management knowledge and practice to keep participants updated with the evolving nature and challenges of security management profession from the perspective of practitioners.

Total credit load one has to earn to complete PGDSM is 33, which is spread over three terms.

First Term [11 Credits]	Second Term [11 Credits]
Communication Skills for Security Managers[2] Fundamentals of Security Management [3] Crime, Laws and Justice [3] Foundations of Management [3]	Conflict, Peace and Human Security [3] Disaster and Risk Management [3] Information Security [3] Basic Quantitative Techniques [3]
Third Term [11 Credits]
National Security [3] Public and Private Enterprises Security [3] Human Rights and Humanitarian Laws [2] Internship [3]