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Arts / B.A Defence & Strategic Studies

Programme Overview

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Defence Studies is a graduate-level program spanning three years, designed to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of Defence Strategic Studies as an advanced academic discipline. This course delves into various aspects of defense and strategic studies, equipping students with a profound understanding of the subject matter. The Defence and Strategic Studies undergraduate degree program focuses on the study of military strategies, national security policies, international relations, and the various aspects of defense administration and warfare. It is designed for students interested in understanding the complexities of global security issues, military history, conflict resolution, and the strategic implications of political decisions. This interdisciplinary program often blends elements from political science, history, sociology, psychology, and even technology to provide a comprehensive understanding of how nations defend themselves, project power, and interact on the international stage.

 

PROGRAM EDUCATIVE OUTCOMES (PEO)

The student would have developed the ability to 

1. Adapt themselves on new perspectives and develop their competencies.

2. Promote spirit of benevolence and commitment to National Harmony

3. Orient ICT enabled teaching and learning process on a progressive and continuous basis.

4. Enhance themselves with professional qualification.

5. Serve in the Indian Armed Forces

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

  1. Problem Solving: Ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve problems related to Technology, Life and Career. 
  2. Individual and Team work: Ability to work effectively as a member and leader in a team, preferably in any setting.
  3. Communication skills: Ability to communicate within the profession and with society at large. Such abilities include reading, writing, speaking, listening, the ability to comprehend and write effective reports and documents. 
  4. Professionalism:  Understand the professional ethics and apply the same for public and the public interest.
  5. Ethics and equity: Ability to apply ethics, accountability, and equity in all dealings.
  6. Lifelong learning: Ability to identify and to address one’s educational needs in the changing world in ways sufficient to maintain one’s competence and to allow him/her to contribute to the advancement of selected domains.
  1. Problem Solving: Ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve problems related to Technology, Life and Career. 

  2. Individual and Team work: Ability to work effectively as a member and leader in a team, preferably in any setting.

  3. Communication skills: Ability to communicate within the profession and with society at large. Such abilities include reading, writing, speaking, listening, the ability to comprehend and write effective reports and documents. 

  4. Professionalism:  Understand the professional ethics and apply the same for public and the public interest.

  5. Ethics and equity: Ability to apply ethics, accountability, and equity in all dealings.

  6. Lifelong learning: Ability to identify and to address one’s educational needs in the changing world in ways sufficient to maintain one’s competence and to allow him/her to contribute to the advancement of selected domains.

 

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO) 

1. Evaluate national security threats and challenges using comprehensive analytical frameworks, demonstrating a mastery of strategic assessment skills.

2. Design and formulate effective defense strategies by applying critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to complex security scenarios.

3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and technologies, enabling effective planning and execution of military operations.

4. Analyze and synthesize information from diverse sources to develop evidence-based policy recommendations for national defense and security decision-makers.

5. Communicate complex defense and strategic concepts persuasively through oral presentations and written reports, showcasing advanced skills in information dissemination and knowledge transfer.

Syllabus

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