B.A. (Defence & Strategic Studies)
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About the course
Agarsen College's B.A. in Defence & Strategic Studies is an academic program focused on the study of national and international security, military history, and strategic thought. It is designed for students interested in careers related to defence, security analysis, and strategic policy-making.
Course Outcomes
Graduates of the B.A. [Defence & Strategic Studies] program will be able to:
- Understand and analyze the strategic dimensions of national and international security.
- Examine the historical contexts of warfare in India and globally.
- Evaluate the principles of economics as they pertain to national defence and security.
- Discuss and criticize the various elements of national security, military operations, and nuclear strategy.
Careers Related to the Course in India
Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors including:
- Security Analysis: Assessing threats and developing security strategies.
- Defence Journalism: Covering military affairs and conflicts for media outlets.
- Policy-making: Contributing to defence policy and strategic planning in government.
- Armed Forces: Various roles within the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force.
- International Relations: Roles in diplomacy, intelligence, and international organizations focused on security.
Semester-wise Subjects
| Semester | Subjects |
|---|---|
| First | Language - I, English - I, Strategic Study of India, Fundamentals of War & Peace, Political Science - An Introduction, Soft Skill-I: Basic Tamil/Adv. Tamil/NME |
| Second | Language - II, English - II, Art of Warfare in India [Upto 1947], World Military History, Political Science - An Introduction II, Soft Skill-II: Basic Tamil/Adv. Tamil/NME |
| Third | Language - III, English - III, Elements of National Security, International Relations, Principals of Economics-I, Soft Skill III, Environmental Studies |
| Fourth | Language - IV, English - IV, Military Geography & Geo-Politics, International Organizations, Principals of Economics-II, Soft Skill IV, Environmental Studies |
| Fifth | National Security of India, Science, Technology & National Security, Basic of Defence Economics, Defence Mechanism of India, Fundamentals of Defence Journalism, Value Education |
| Sixth | Elementary Strategic Thought, Indian Military Operations [Since 1947], Nuclear Strategy & Arms Control, World Conflicts since World War II, Principles of Defence Management, Extension Activities |
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