Long Island University's Homeland Security Management Institute offers an online graduate-level,15-credit Advanced Certificate in Homeland Security Management, designed to meet the complex contemporary needs of homeland security specialists, law enforcement professionals, emergency managers, fire fighters and HazMat experts, military personnel, government and public safety officials, and corporate security professionals across the country and around the globe.

The program, which is fully registered with the New York State Education Department, provides an outstanding professional credential that also will enhance career opportunities for those aspiring to careers in rapidly expanding homeland security fields. The online learning format is designed to accommodate the irregular and unpredictable schedules of busy professionals.

The Advanced Certificate consists of five courses, which are offered via the Internet. Students pursuing the Certificate on a full-time basis can complete the requirements in a single semester. Most part-time students can complete the Certificate's 15 credits within one year.

A substantial one-third (1/3) tuition discount is available to qualified New York City and Nassau and Suffolk County (NY) municipal employees, and scholarships and financial aid also are available to qualified applicants.