Doctoral Studies
The Doctor of Military Sciences degree is a postgraduate degree in military sciences. The objective of this degree is conducting research and science as well as producing new researched data to support teaching and decision-making and to develop military science.
The Doctor of Military Sciences degree is aimed primarily at officers who have completed the General Staff Officer Course. For special reasons, a person who has completed a suitable Master's or higher degree at the National Defence University or other university can be accepted to study towards this degree.
A doctoral degree in military sciences can be taken in the following disciplines:
- leadership
- Operational art and tactics
- Military history
- Military pedagogy
- Military sociology
- Military technology
- Military economics
- Strategy
Degree Structure
The extent of the Doctor of Military Sciences degree is 70 credits. In addition to studies, a thesis is also written.
- General military sciences studies (maximum 20 credits)
- Studies in one's own field of research (maximum 60 credits)
- Dissertation
Students accepted onto the doctoral programme can also be ordered to complete supplementary studies of up to 30 ECTS that are not included in the degree.
