Event Details
The homeland security landscape is changing rapidly. Emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, evolving terrorist and transnational threats, cyber and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, extreme weather and disasters, and an increasingly complex information environment are reshaping how government, the private sector, and communities prepare for and respond to threats. These changes are also creating new opportunities and demanding new skills for professionals working across homeland security, emergency management, and intelligence.
Attend this free, online event to explore the trends shaping these interconnected fields and learn how UMGC programs are evolving to prepare professionals for today's challenges and tomorrow's threats. The discussion will also highlight UMGC's Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and introduce the new Master of Science in Homeland Security, including how these programs connect education with emerging workforce needs and career opportunities.
In this Program Spotlight, we will:
- Discuss major trends transforming homeland security, emergency management, and intelligence, including AI and emerging technologies, cyber and critical infrastructure threats, evolving terrorism and security challenges, and increasingly complex disasters.
- Explore how these changes are reshaping the skills, roles, and career opportunities available to current and future professionals across the public and private sectors.
- Examine the growing convergence of homeland security, emergency management, intelligence, and related disciplines, and what that means for the future workforce.
- Highlight UMGC's BS in Homeland Security and new MS in Homeland Security, including how the programs prepare learners to navigate an evolving threat and security environment.
