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Online Bachelor's Degree: Homeland Security Leadership

Homeland Security Leadership
Master of Science
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 30 credits
  • Transfer up to 12 credits
  • All courses available online
TUITION RATES
  • $555 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Secure a foothold in an important career field by earning a Master of Science in homeland security leadership at University of Maryland Global Campus. Study the emerging technologies, key infrastructures, and intelligence frameworks that protect the country against both natural and human-made threats. UMGC's convenient online classroom stresses flexibility and allows you to earn your degree on your own schedule, while our expert faculty members help equip you with skills that modern employers are looking for. Ready to take your first step into the future? Apply today. 

Learn Skills in Crisis Communication, Cyber Threat Analysis, & Leadership

UMGC’s online master’s degree in homeland security leadership is the perfect fit for working professionals looking to advance their careers and become strategic leaders in the field. As the homeland security market continues to grow, employers will be looking for well-credentialed leaders who can navigate the complex landscapes of information sharing, emergency management, threat analysis, and intelligence.

Throughout your coursework, you’ll examine real-world examples of contemporary security challenges while learning how to promote resiliency in the face of constantly evolving security threats. You will also be able to tailor your coursework to focus on your specific interests by choosing elective courses in cyber threats, intelligence analysis, and critical infrastructure.

Here are a few benefits of this program:

  • Specialized expertise: You’ll be able to tailor your curriculum to take elective coursework in emergency management, homeland security, or intelligence operations.
  • If you completed a bachelor's degree in homeland security at UMGC, an accelerated pathway between UMGC’s graduate and undergraduate degree programs in this field may allow you to reduce your total coursework for this program.  
  • UMGC’s robust career services and networking opportunities can help you navigate your way through a growing and evolving homeland security job market.
  • Our faculty members bring real-world professional experience to the classroom and design their curricula to promote key homeland security skills.

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Develop Career-Ready Skills in Homeland Security

Employers in the homeland security industry are looking for professionals who have market-relevant skills—and the educational credentials to prove it. This online program is designed to equip you with important skills in leadership, data analysis, critical thinking, conflict resolution, intelligence gathering, artificial intelligence, and effective communication. 

UMGC refreshes and updates the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:  

Unlock Your Career Potential

This program is designed to prepare you to apply advanced homeland security leadership theory in real-world settings, strengthening your leadership, analytical, and decision-making capabilities to address complex security challenges and advance in the field.

Daniel O. (left), Anchorage, Alaska & Misgana N. (right), Silver Spring, Maryland

10X
Job Growth
Job growth for positions requiring a security clearance increased by more than 300 percent from 2015 to 2025.
Source: ClearanceJobs | “Security Clearance Hiring Trends” | 2026
$396B
Available Funding
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security budgeted $396.84 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Source: USASpending.gov | Agency Profile: Department of Homeland Security | Last Reviewed: April 1, 2026
$546B
Homeland Security Market
The global homeland security market reached $546 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow by 7.4 percent annually.
Source: Research and Markets | Homeland Security Market Report 2026 | January 2026

Explore UMGC Homeland Security Insights

Gain insight from our faculty and staff and delve deeper into a range of topics, including an interview with key faculty members in this program, as well as information about pursuing a career that requires a security clearance. 

 

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