Participants are awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Strategic Studies (MSS) upon satisfying all academic requirements of the College. This rigorous programme is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge to navigate the complex global security environment.
View Course StructureThe NCDS runs strategic level courses leading to the conferment of the “Fellow of the National College of Defence Studies (fncds)” on participants upon successful completion of the programme. This prestigious fellowship recognizes the high level of strategic leadership and management capability attained by the graduate.
The college is a hub for cutting-edge research in defence and security. Through our Department of Research and Development, faculty and course participants contribute to a growing body of knowledge through dissertations, policy papers, and the college's academic journal.