Military Operations and Defence Analysis
PostgraduateMAQ-PICX80252027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 14 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Price from
- $4,535
- 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 specialised 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 subject equips students with a solid understanding of military operations and defence analysis. The unit examines key questions related to the use of force, detailing the distinct logic of the five domains of warfare, and helps students grapple with key contemporary challenges such as the impact of emerging technologies on defence, strategy and the conduct of warfare. The second part of the unit introduces students to a range of analytical techniques (e.g. net assessment, scenarios and wargames) to examine and assess the application of military force, providing students with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate defence capabilities, doctrine 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-2027 - Master of Strategy and Security
- MAQ-STP-GCE-2027 - Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policy
Others
NCCW (2020 and onwards) PICT8025
Admission to GradCertStrategicPolicy(OUA) or MStrategySec(OUA) or MSecStrategicStud OUA) or MSecStrategicStudMCrim(OUA) or MSecStrategicStudMIntell(OUA) or MSecStrategicStudMCyberSec(OUA) or MSecStrategicStudMCTerrorism(OUA).
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
Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policy
PostgraduateMAQ-STP-GCE