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National security & strategy
National interests, security environments, policy, statecraft, strategic theory, and the relationship between domestic and international factors.
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Master of Science in Strategic Studies.
One flagship programme designed for senior leaders operating where national policy, security, strategy, and institutions meet.
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- Programme 01
- MSc in Strategic Studies
- Duration 02
- One academic year
- First intake 03
- 10 August 2026
- Entry route 04
- Institutional nomination
Build the judgment to connect policy, strategy, and action.
The MScSS brings experienced professionals together for advanced study, rigorous dialogue, research, and applied strategic learning. It is built around uncertainty, competing interests, institutional complexity, and consequential decisions.
Strategic analysisPolicy dialogueApplied researchProfessional exchange
Successful completion leads to the NDU-R Master of Science in Strategic Studies award.
Three fields. One strategic picture.
The curriculum connects national purpose, military and security instruments, organisational leadership, and the practice of strategy.
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Military strategy, planning & operations
The design and evaluation of strategic options, operational choices, planning processes, and the use of national capabilities.
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Command, leadership & management
Strategic leadership, institutional performance, decision-making under pressure, coordination, and responsible command.
From seminar room to strategic exercise.
Faculty-led seminars and participant dialogue
Case analysis and strategic problem-solving
Independent research and policy-focused writing
War gaming and scenario-based decision practice
Professional exchange across institutions and partner nations
Awards
A rigorous qualification for strategic responsibility.
The programme leads to a Master of Science in Strategic Studies. Successful graduates may also receive the diploma and Fellow of National Defence College recognition in accordance with approved academic requirements.
Space reserved for approved study pathways.
The website guide requires specialisations to be presented here. Names and descriptions will be published only after academic approval.
Specialisation 01
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Specialisation 02
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Specialisation 03
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