Military Operations and Defence Analysis
PostgraduateMAQ-PICX80252026
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 15 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Price from
- $4,320
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Military Operations and Defence Analysis
About this subject
On successful completion, a student will be able to
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of key debates and contemporary issues in defence analysis.
- Analyse historical and contemporary conflicts using a range of analytical techniques such as net assessment, scenarios and wargames.
- Assess defence posture and formulate recommendations.
- Effectively communicate complex disciplinary knowledge to both specialized and general audiences.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This unit equips students with a solid understanding of defense analysis, examining key questions related to strategic domains and grappling with contemporary challenges such as the impact of emerging technologies on defence and strategy. The unit introduces students to a range of analytical techniques and explores net assessment methods, providing them with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate defense capabilities and challenges.
- Operations Analysis (50%)
- Policy Memo (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- MAQ-STS-MAS-2026 - Master of Strategy and Security
Others
Admission to MSecStrategicStud or MSecStrategicStudMCrim or MSecStrategicStudMIntell or MSecStrategicStudMCyberSec or MSecStrategicStudMCTerrorism or admission to BSecStudMSecStrategicStud
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Master of Strategy and Security
PostgraduateMAQ-STS-MAS