Minor Degree in Security & Strategic Studies

A Minor in Security & Strategic Studies is available for AUK students studying in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, and College of International Studies.

At a Glance:

Degree Minor in Security & Strategic Studies
Total Credits 18 credit hours
Total Courses 6 courses
Language English
Costs

National Students (eligible for discount): 227$ per credit hour

National Students (not eligible for discount): 267$ per credit hour

International Students: 333$ per credit hour
Chair of Department

Eligibility & Requirements:

  • AUK Student must be majoring in one of the below:

    • Information Science.
    • Environmental Science
    • Business Management
    • Oil & Gas Management
    • Accounting & Finance
    • International Relations
    • Security and Strategic Studies
  • Student must successfully complete the below courses.

    S. No. Code Credits Course Title Pre-Requisites
    1 INTS200 3 Globalization
    2 INTS201 3 Middle East Politics HIS101
    3 SSS300 3 Introduction to Security Studies
    4 SSS305 3 Critical Security Studies SSS300
  • Students must complete any two of the following four courses:

    S. No. Code Credits Course Title Pre-Requisites
    5 SSS301 3 War, Peace and Security
    6 SSS302 3 Foreign Relations and Defense Policy INTS208
    7 SSS307 3 Middle Eastern Security Structures and Kurdistan INTS208
    8 SSS303 3 Terrorism, Insurgency and Counterinsurgency INTS208