Agurchand Manmull Jain College
(A Unit of Sri. S. S. Jain Educational Society)(Affiliated to the University of Madras)
Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 061.
Agurchand Manmull Jain College
(A Unit of Sri. S. S. Jain Educational Society)
(Affiliated to the University of Madras)
Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 061.
Admissions
B.A. DEFENCE & STRATEGIC STUDIES
- Duration :3 years
- 6 Semester
Syllabus with Course Outcomes
B.A. DEFENCE & STRATEGIC STUDIES
- Duration :3 years
- 6 Semester
PROGRAM DETAILS
Eligibility Criteria
A student is eligible to join the course if they have completed a course equivalent to 10+2, or pre-university in any group with an overall grade point average of 50%, including languages.
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Defence and Strategic Studies is a 3-year (6-semester) regular programme offered under the University of Madras. The study is interdisciplinary and, as such, encompasses aspects like geopolitics and military geography, science and technology, defence economics, conflict management, and conflict resolution. Defence and Strategic Studies is a multifaceted academic major in which students learn to holistically frame complex strategic problems, develop viable and innovative solutions, and communicate effectively to multiple audiences. It educates future leaders to solve complex problems in an uncertain world.
This course helps applicants to gather focused military education, mainly on historical and geographical areas. B.A. Defence and Strategic Studies is a discipline that covers all strategic as well as domestic issues that influence the security or defence of the country.
Program Outcomes
- Knowledge of India’s Security infrastructure and its role Broad understanding of International Relations, Geopolitics, and National Security Rigorous academic curriculum, including seminars, presentations, and paper submissions
- Emphasis on University exam performance, including preparatory model exam and Field visits to military establishments, defence production agencies, etc.
- Wide scope for extracurricular activities, including NCC, sports activities, and hobby clubs
- Students will have gained a foundational understanding of strategic affairs in various aspects of interstate and international security.
- Understand multiple dimensions of national security challenges faced by
- India Gain theoretical knowledge and policy analysis skills Pursue careers in teaching, think tanks, and research organizations and in the private sector.
- Students will also be encouraged to pursue higher education and can sit for competitive exams like civil services and Armed forces.
Faculty
Mr. S.Ezilarasi
Assistant Professor
Mr.A.Venkatesh
Assistant Professor
Mr.Narasimhan
Assistant Professor
Mr.S.Ganapathy
Assistant Professor
Dr.S.Narmadha Devi
Assistant Professor
Mrs.J.Shankari
Assistant Professor
Mr. K.Balaji
Assistant Professor
Mr.D.Amith
Assistant Professor
Dr.S.Ambika
Assistant Professor
Dr.R. Kuraloviyan
Assistant Professor
Career Prospects
- Armed Forces
- Paramilitary Forces
- Police
- Foreign Services
- Civil Services
- Enables students for higher studies, research organizations, and think tanks
Fee Structure
- The Undergraduate program follows the semester pattern with two semesters per year. The cost of the program per semester is INR 21700/-.
