Loss Prevention Management Major

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On-Campus and Online through NMU Global Campus

The loss prevention management major is primarily designed for specialists and managers in loss prevention who desire a baccalaureate degree based on the concepts, series and best practices associated with the field.

All criminal justice and loss prevention courses used for the loss prevention major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. This degree requires an overall 2.0 GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Criminal Justice department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits

General Education 30-40 Credits

Required Courses in Major 40 Credits

All courses used in the LP major require a minimum grade of “C”.

Loss Prevention Core 24 Credits

LPM 101 - Principles of Asset Protection 4 Credits
LPM 190 - Communications in Loss Prevention 4 Credits
LPM 276 - Loss Prevention Management and Human Resources 4 Credits
LPM 290 - Retail Accounting and Inventory Control 4 Credits
LPM 351 - Loss Prevention Data Analysis 4 Credits
LPM 390 - Principles of Retail Investigations 4 Credits

Loss Prevention Management Electives 16 Credits *

Choose from the following. At least 8 credits must be at the 300 level or above.

ACT 230 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 4 Credits
ACT 240 - Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting 4 Credits
CJ 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice [PERS] 4 Credits
CJ 465 - Problem Solving in Criminal Justice 4 Credits
CJ 470 - Liability Law in Criminal Justice 4 Credits
LPM 295 - Special Topics in Loss Prevention 1-4 Credits
LPM 342 - Legal Aspects of Loss Prevention 4 Credits
LPM 391 - Biometrics in Loss Prevention 4 Credits
LPM 430 - Loss Prevention Risk and Crisis Management 4 Credits
LPM 495 - Special Topics in Loss Prevention 1-4 Credits
LPM 498 - Directed Study in Loss Prevention 1-4 Credits

Notes:

*Other approved LPM course work (e.g. transfer or newly approved LPM or CJ courses) at the 200-400 level, not listed, may be used to satisfy the requirements in the LPM elective area.

This major does not require a minor.