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CSS744

Security Planning, Development And Organization

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of security planning, development, and management. It explores risk analysis, security surveys, and financial planning in the context of security program development. Students will learn to identify vulnerabilities in infrastructure, manage security issues, and understand legal consequences in security management. The course also covers incident reaction, mega-terrorist incident management, and the role of security managers in crisis situations.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
20 hours
Maths
Basic
Content
Theoretical, case study
Practical work
Yes
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

CSS744 · UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL BACKGROUND

A way of understanding any subject is to know its definition, the history behind the concept, its nature, purpose and scope. To understand industrial security, we must define what it is and the definition should be in such a way as to make meaning clear to all.

What you should be able to do

  1. Understand security planning principles
  2. Conduct risk assessments
  3. Implement loss prevention strategies
  4. Apply ethical standards in security
  5. Manage access control systems
  6. Evaluate security protection programs

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Security Manager
  • Loss Prevention Specialist
  • Security Consultant
  • Risk Analyst
  • Security Supervisor
Where it is applied
  • Banking
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Government
  • Transportation

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 2:

    Unit 1: Design of Security Survey System

    Requires understanding of complex survey methodologies and statistical analysis for effective security planning.

  • Module 3:

    Unit 1: Basic Principles of Ethics

    Involves understanding of ethical frameworks and their application to complex security dilemmas.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 24 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1:
    • Unit 1: Introduction and General Background · 1.5 hours

      Read introduction to industrial security, understand historical background, and explore the impact of loss..

  2. Week 2Module 1:
    • Unit 2: Planning and Importance of Security Planning · 1.5 hours

      Study the steps in the planning process, including establishing goals and developing forecasts..

  3. Week 3Module 1:
    • Unit 3: Company Business Interest · 2 hours

      Examine the concept of a company, its forms, types, and the services and specialties within the security industry..

  4. Week 4Module 1:
    • Unit 4: Private Security Operation in the Past · 1.5 hours

      Review private protection measures and government's role in safeguarding lives and property..

  5. Week 5Module 1:
    • Unit 5: Difference between Public and Private Security and their Relationship · 2 hours

      Compare public and private security, focusing on loss prevention, legal powers, and responsibilities..

  6. Week 6Module 2:
    • Unit 1: Design of Security Survey System · 2 hours

      Learn how to design a security survey system, including top management involvement and evaluation of loss prevention programs..

  7. Week 7Module 2:
    • Unit 2: The State or National Interest · 1.5 hours

      Understand the roles and responsibilities of the National Security Council and the Nigeria Police Council..

  8. Week 8Module 2:
    • Unit 3: Operational duty for security staff, supervisors and management functions · 2 hours

      Study the proforma schedule of duty for security staff and supervisory staff..

  9. Week 9Module 2:
    • Unit 4: Patrol procedures and techniques · 1.5 hours

      Explore patrol procedures and techniques, including different patrol systems and rules for patrolling..

  10. Week 10Module 2:
    • Unit 5: Loss prevention and control · 2 hours

      Learn about loss prevention and control, including selection of countermeasures and personal movement control..

  11. Week 11Module 3:
    • Unit 1: Basic Principles of Ethics · 2 hours

      Examine the basic principles of ethics, including the meaning of ethics and sources of security ethics..

  12. Week 12Module 3:
    • Unit 2: Security Policy and Design · 1.5 hours

      Understand security policy and design, including policy formulation and implementation..

  13. Week 13Module 3:
    • Unit 3: Evaluation of Protection Programme · 1.5 hours

      Learn how to evaluate protection programs and understand the causes of industrial loss..

    • Unit 4: Administration and Documentation of Security Records and Reports · 1.5 hours

      Understand the importance of security records and reports, including types of records and rules for keeping them..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Create a study schedule focusing on key concepts from each module
  • Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback
  • Practice applying security principles to real-world scenarios
  • Focus on understanding the legal and ethical aspects of security management
  • Develop case study analyses for incident management and loss prevention

Questions students ask about this course

What is CSS744 about?

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of security planning, development, and management. It explores risk analysis, security surveys, and financial planning in the context of security program development. Students will learn to identify vulnerabilities in infrastructure, manage security issues, and understand legal consequences in security management. The course also covers incident reaction, mega-terrorist incident management, and the role of security managers in crisis situations.

How many units does CSS744 have?

CSS744, Security Planning, Development And Organization, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 120 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is CSS744?

CSS744 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Social Sciences.

Is CSS744 hard?

CSS744 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does CSS744 take to study?

About 20 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.

How is CSS744 assessed?

CSS744 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with CSS744?

Security Manager, Loss Prevention Specialist, Security Consultant, Risk Analyst and Security Supervisor.

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