Loss Prevention Management Major

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.

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

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	40
All courses used in the LP major require a minimum grade of "C".

Loss Prevention Core	24
LPM 101 Principles of Asset Protection	4
LPM 190 Communications in Loss Prevention	4
LPM 276 Loss Prevention Management and Human Resources	4
LPM 290 Retail Accounting and Inventory Control	4
LPM 351 Loss Prevention Data Analysis	4
LPM 390 Principles of Retail Investigations	4

Loss Prevention Management Electives*	16
Choose from the following. At least 8 credits must be at the 300 level or above.
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I (4 cr.)
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II (4 cr.)
CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice (4 cr.) [PERS]
CJ 465 Problem Solving in Criminal Justice (4 cr.)
CJ 470 Liability Law in Criminal Justice (4 cr.)
LPM 295 Special Topics in Loss Prevention (1 - 4 cr.)
LPM 342 Legal Aspects of Loss Prevention (4 cr.)
LPM 391 Biometrics in Loss Prevention (4 cr.)
LPM 430 Loss Prevention Risk and Crisis Management (4 cr.)
LPM 495 Special Topics in Loss Prevention (1 - 4 cr.)
LPM 498 Directed Study in Loss Prevention (1 - 4 cr.)

*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.

Notes:

1. This degree requires an overall 2.0 GPA.

2. All loss prevention and criminal justice courses used in the major or criminal justice minor require a minimum grade of "C".

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.