MA Military Science

Master of Arts in Military Science

MA (Military Science) or Master of Arts in Military Science is a Post-Graduate Defence Studies course. Military Science is the process of translating national defence policy to produce military capability by employing military scientists, including theorists, researchers, experimental scientists, applied scientists, designers, engineers, test technicians, and military personnel. It analyses the character, processes and structures involved in warfare.

The Master of Arts in Military Science programme is a highly multidisciplinary field that necessitates an understanding of humanities, natural sciences, applied sciences, and engineering. Military science often covers areas such as strategic studies, military history, tactics, and military logistics. The course's goal is to create military knowledge and best practices that will provide a nation with security. It accomplishes this by merging skills from several sectors such as engineering, design, and technology to provide solutions for military demands and difficulties.

MA (Military Science) Eligibility

• Students should have passed their Bachelor of Science degree or any other equivalent qualification in any relevant subject from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have scored a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

MA (Military Science) Syllabus

Syllabus of Military Science as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA (Military Science) Colleges

• Chaudhari Yadunath Singh Mahavidyalaya, Bhind
• Lal Bahadur Shastri Post Graduate College - LBS, Gonda
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

MA (Military Science) Course Suitability

• It is appropriate for those who wish to get a greater grasp of the concepts of operational research as well as the methodologies and techniques relevant to industrial and military systems that lead to better decision-making.
• They should have leadership and evaluation skills, as well as a screening process that involves behavioural simulations to establish the ability of possible subordinate officers.
• They must be analytical, have a teamwork attitude, and be able to work long hours.
• Candidates for the course should have strong sentiments for their nation and a desire to help improve defences.

How is the MA (Military Science) Course Beneficial?

• A student in this field can pursue a variety of specific studies based on a wide range of other disciplines, including technology, engineering, economics, psychology, history, and many more.
• The course is useful for final preparation for an officer's commissioning; learning activities include army command policy, administrative law, the uniform code of military justice, officer and enlisted assessment and promotion processes, senior-subordinate interactions, and performance coaching.
• Applicants may also be hired as teachers in army schools around the nation.

MA (Military Science) Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Defence Hospitals
• Military Journalism
• Paramilitary Forces
• Research & Development Organisation
• UPSC

MA (Military Science) Job Types

• Assistant Professor
• Commissioned Officer
• International Relation Expert
• Teacher & Lecturer