Master of Science (Strategic Studies)

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Master of Science (Strategic Studies) by coursework comprises a total of 42 credit hours, with the following programme structure: 

Core Course (20 credit hours)

  • GFPP5014 Strategic Philosophy and Thought
  • GFPP5024 Theories of International Relations
  • GFPP5034 The Evolution and Development of Strategic Studies
  • GFPP5044 Application of Strategic Theories in Leadership and Management
  • GFPP5334 Research Methodology for International Relations

Elective Courses (16 credit hours)
Choose four (4) courses from the following list:

  • GFPP5064 Managerial Strategy and Approaches
  • GFPP5074 Strategic Models of Development
  • GFPP5094 National Security Analysis
  • GFPP5214 Non-traditional Security Issues
  • GFPP5224 Contemporary Strategic Issues
  • GFPP5234 International Political Economy
  • GFPP5244 The Politics of International Law
  • GFPP5374 Seminar on Issues in Diplomacy and International Relations
  • GFPP5384 Contemporary Malaysian Foreign Policy
  • GFPP5454 Principles & Issues in Propaganda & Persuasion in International Relations
  • GFPP5464 Maritime Security Issues of Malaysia

Project Paper (6 credit hours)

  • GFPZ6996 Project Paper