UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
UMT.EDU.PK

Academic Programs

MS Security and Strategic Studies

Introduction Objectives/Scope Road Map

Duration of the Program

(Years of study) 2 years
Semester Duration:  (Weeks) 16 Weeks
Semesters:   4
Course Load per Semester: (Credit Hours)   6-9 credit hours 
Number of Courses per semester: 2-3
 Structure of the Scheme 
Courses Credit Hours   3
Core Courses: (Credit Hours)   6 courses / 18 credit hours
Foundation Courses : (Credit Hours)   NA
Major Courses: (Credit Hours)   NA
Technical Electives: (Credit Hours)      NA
Technical Electives: (Credit Hours)      NA
General Electives: (Credit Hours)   3 courses / 9 credit hours
Supporting Science: (Credit Hours)   NA
University Electives: (Credit Hours)   NA
Thesis 6 credit hours
Total Credit Hours:   33 credit hours

SEMESTER WISE BREAKUP OF WORKLOAD/CREDIT HOURS

Year 1

Fall Semester

Spring Semester
Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
SSS  (510) Theories of Security and Strategy 3 SSS  (540) Essentials of Data Analysis 3
SSS  (520) Geo-Politics of Security and Strategy                     3 SSS  (550) Military Security: Issues and Challenges 3
SSS  (530) Essentials of Research Methodology 3 SSS  (560) Non-Military Security: Issues and Challenges 3
Semester Credit Hours 9 Semester Credit Hours 9

Year 2

Fall Semester

Spring Semester
Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
SSS  (601) National Policies of Pakistan 3   Thesis (or two elective courses) 6
SSS  (602) Governance and Democracy in Pakistan               3      
SSS  (603) Counter-Radicalization: Theory and Practice 3      
Semester Credit Hours 9 Semester Credit Hours 6

© Copyright UMT, 2015. All Rights reserved.

Website Credits: OCM-UMT Back to Top