Program Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Awarding Institution: Banutu Business College
Program Level: Higher National Diploma (HND)
Program Purpose
The HND in Police and Immigration Administration program is designed to prepare students for professional and leadership roles in law enforcement, border management, and immigration services. It equips learners with practical knowledge and analytical skills in policing, criminal justice, national security, and immigration policy. Students will develop a strong foundation in law enforcement ethics, human rights, investigation, crisis management, and international migration policy, enabling them to work effectively in local, national, and international security environments. The program supports The Gambia’s and Africa’s vision for peace, stability, and lawful migration management through professional training and ethical leadership.
Program Objectives
– Understand the structure, functions, and ethics of police and immigration institutions.
– Apply laws and regulations governing policing, migration, and border control.
– Conduct investigations, interviews, and reports professionally and ethically.
– Manage crises, security operations, and inter-agency coordination.
– Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills in law enforcement and immigration services.
– Interpret and apply criminal, immigration, and human rights laws.
– Utilize technology and intelligence in law enforcement and migration management.
– Promote cross-border cooperation and peacekeeping principles.
– Uphold integrity, accountability, and service to the community.
– Conduct research on law enforcement, migration, and security-related topics.
Key Concepts To Be Learned
– Foundations of Policing and Law Enforcement
– Principles of Immigration and Border Management
– Criminal Law and Justice Administration
– Intelligence and Security Operations
– Human Rights and Ethical Policing
– Criminology and Crime Prevention
– National and International Immigration Policy
– Investigation Techniques and Forensics
– Crisis and Disaster Management
– Leadership and Public Administration
– Community Policing and Public Safety
– International Cooperation and Peacekeeping
– Research Methods in Law Enforcement
Program Structure (4 Semesters)
| Year | Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | PIA 101 | Introduction to Policing and Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | PIA 102 | Fundamentals of Immigration and Border Control | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | PIA 103 | Criminal Law and Justice Systems | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | PIA 104 | Communication Skills and Report Writing | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | PIA 105 | Information Technology in Security Operations | 2 |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | PIA 106 | Ethics, Integrity, and Human Rights | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | PIA 201 | Criminology and Crime Prevention | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | PIA 202 | National Security and Intelligence Operations | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | PIA 203 | Migration Law and International Relations | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | PIA 204 | Investigation Techniques and Forensics | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | PIA 205 | Public Administration and Governance | 3 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | PIA 206 | Research Methods in Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | PIA 301 | Leadership and Strategic Management in Security Services | 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | PIA 302 | Immigration Policy and Border Management | 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | PIA 303 | Community Policing and Public Safety | 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | PIA 304 | Crisis and Disaster Management | 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | PIA 305 | Internship / Field Attachment | 4 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | PIA 401 | International Cooperation and Peacekeeping | 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | PIA 402 | Anti-Corruption and Accountability in Public Service | 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | PIA 403 | Cybercrime and Digital Security in Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | PIA 404 | Comparative Police and Immigration Systems | 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | PIA 405 | Capstone Project / Research Thesis | 4 |
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be prepared for roles such as:
– Police Officer / Inspector
– Immigration Officer / Border Control Officer
– Criminal Investigator / Intelligence Analyst
– Customs and Border Protection Officer
– Security and Risk Management Consultant
– Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Operations Officer
– Public Administrator in Security Ministries
– Policy Advisor on Migration and Security
– Private Security or Corporate Investigator
Progression Pathway
Graduates may proceed to a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, International Relations, or Security Studies, or pursue professional certificates such as:
– Police Leadership and Command Certificate
– Immigration Law and Policy Certification
– Advanced Crime Investigation Techniques (INTERPOL/UNODC)