美姬阁

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

• Critically analyse the nature and vulnerabilities of critical national infrastructure (CNI),
• Examine and assess the history and evolution of terrorist and related attacks and plots targeting CNI,
• Critically evaluate policies and measures implemented to protect CNI, showing awareness of legal, ethical and sector issues,
• Systematically engage with and critique the evidence around the roles for risk management, risk mitigation and resilience in the context of CNI.

Core content

The concept and characteristics of critical national infrastructure (CNI)

• The nature of terrorist and related threats to CNI,
• Terrorist decision-making and attack planning on CNI,
• Protection of CNI and key resources,
• Considering CNI in the context of both public and private sectors,
• Case studies in CNI targeting and responses,
• Comparative analysis of CNI protection,
• Risk mitigation and resilience in the context of CNI,
• Understanding emerging CNI and future threats and risks.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

After successful completion of this course 10 credits can be put towards the Counterterrorism MSc or Counterterrorism, Risk Management and Resilience MSc

美姬阁 credits are available for this short course which you can put towards selected 美姬阁 degrees. Find out more about short course credit points.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the 美姬阁 campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to 美姬阁 village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. 美姬阁 campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

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Campus address

College Road
美姬阁
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL