Overview
The Master of Security and Defence Management is designed for postgraduate scholars and public policy professionals who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the factors shaping the contemporary strategic and security environment, the complex policy challenges they present, and the skills and insights required of astute managers in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
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Collect, analyse and evaluate information and ideas in security and defence management contexts
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2.
Think critically and solve problems of analysis and interpretation in security and defence management contexts
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Communicate analysis effectively in security and defence management contexts
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Demonstrate understanding of key principles, theories and frameworks relevant to management contexts
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Demonstrate understanding of key principles, theories and frameworks relevant to defence and security contexts
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Program Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
Students select electives from the areas of management and security, and high performing students may undertake a research project with approval of the Head of School.
Management Prescribed Electives
Security Prescribed Electives
12 UOC from Other Coursework Programs
Research Project
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
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Associated Programs
Postgraduate Pathway
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Master of Arts - MA2406 - Master of Arts (Research)
Recognition of Achievement
Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.
Program Fees
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