Programs

The HSI program at CSUDH offers a dynamic selection of courses designed to prepare students for critical roles in homeland security and related fields.

 Students have opportunities to study subjects from exploring globalization's impact on supply chains to mastering systems engineering methodologies, these courses provide a comprehensive education grounded in real-world applications. The curriculum includes new and updated courses in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and global trade, with a focus on emerging technologies and risk management strategies. These offerings are tailored to equip students with the skills necessary to address today’s complex security challenges.



New Courses

OMG 230 Beyond Borders: Understanding Globalization

Explore the core of globalization and the seamless flow of goods and services across borders in this course. Delve into global topics such as international trade, transportation, outsourcing, geopolitics, and disruptions in the supply chain.

SEE 500: The Practice of Systems Engineering

This course was approved at the end of the fall 2023 semester. It provides an overview Systems Engineering professional competencies. Course content and case studies will include modules that describe how Systems Engineering methodologies can be implemented in homeland security to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of security measures and response capabilities. Topics related to homeland security include: Integrated Systems Design, Risk Analysis and Management, Interagency Coordination, System Optimization and Performance Improvement, Lifecycle Management and Capacity Building.

SEE 515: Introduction to Systems Engineering II

This course expands the introductory course sequence to encompass topics related to risk management. Content will encompass areas aimed at identifying assessing and mitigating potential threats to a nation’s security. These areas include: Threat Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Crisis Management and Border Security.

Mobile Networks (MS in Cyber Security Program)

Currently in the development phase, the course aims to address routing and mobility management strategies in ad hoc networks, wireless sensor networks, and other wireless networks. Responsive to the increasing security risks associated with the widespread use of mobile devices.

Vehicular Networks (MS in Cyber Security Program)

Under active development, this course will explore the underlying networks for connected vehicles, the internet of vehicles, intelligent vehicles, and vehicular cyber-physical systems. This course aims to analyze potential and risks of emerging autonomous driving technologies and implications of a growing number of smart vehicles on the road.



Updated Courses

SEE 530: Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering

This course has been expanded to provide more content related to Decision theory and Decision Analysis. Course content and assignments will involve the application of Utility Theory, Probability Theory, Decision Trees, Bayesian Inference, Game Theory and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA).

OMG 230 Beyond Borders: Understanding Globalization

Revised from OMG 230 Introduction to Supply Chain Management.

Information Security Policy and Procedure (Master of Cyber Security Degree)

Course on information security, policies, and procedures in the past year, contributing valuable insights into legal concepts and homeland security aspects. Ongoing efforts to refine and update the curriculum based on the evolving landscape of information technology.




Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, closed

Contact

qjin@csudh.edu
(310) 243-3977