MSc - Strategic Studies

Course details

The MSc (Strategic Studies) programme is an imperative discipline that aims to equip students with the ability to comprehend strategic theories and emerging security issues.

The MSc (Strategic Studies) programme is designed to help students better comprehend changes in the world of strategy, security and war. This programme aims to:

Develop security analysts who will be familiar with pressing strategic issues in the Asia Pacific and beyond
Introduce contemporary thinking across a whole spectrum of strategic and security-related issues
Convey a systematic understanding of the theories that explain the nature of interactions between states and non-state actors in an increasingly globalised world

The MSc (Strategic Studies) programme has been specially designed to cover a broad spectrum of issues, including:

The study of the use of force in international politics
Traditional security issues in the Asia-Pacific region
The nexus between non-traditional security issues and the use of force
Regional geopolitical issues and their impact on regional security

It is vital for professionals in the fields of defence and security management to be conversant with the new security concepts and strategic theories, as well as be well-acquainted with the intricacies of strategic planning, design and policy analysis. Such knowledge is also useful for corporate planners grappling with the complexities of the current security paradigms.