M.Phil. Strategic and regional studies is a Postgraduate Academic Research Degree course. It is the academic study of Buddhism. The specific combination of Asian languages demand for any specific M.Phil candidate will depend on his area of research, but all candidates will be expected to gain facility in a minimum of 2 Asian languages. The candidates are inspire in this course to broaden and deepen their understanding of Buddhist phenomena through incorporating archaeological, ethnographic, and visual materials and perspectives. It is career presenting in nature and provide many job scopes for candidates after its successful completion.
Career Options in M.Phil Buddhist Studies:
NOTE:- Students are requested to note that their application will not be considered for admission if the above certificates are not enclosed with their application.
Given below are few of the important highlights of the program.
Program Full Name | MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN STRATEGIC AND REGIONAL STUDIES |
Program Level | Degree |
Duration of the Program | 2 Years |
Examination Type | Year |
Eligibility | |
Admission Process | Entrance Exam and Merit Based |
Average Program Fee | Rs. 1 Lakh - Rs. 2 Lakh |
Syllabus of Master of Philosophy as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.
Paper Code | Subjects of Study |
1 | Research Methodology: Meaning, Applications, Characteristics and Approaches to Strategic Studies |
2 | Scientific Methods of Research in Social Sciences |
3 | Formulation of Research Problem: Review of Literature, Concept and Variables |
4 | Hypotheses: Definition, Functions, Characteristics and Types of Hypotheses |
5 | Research Design. Types and formulation of Research Design |
6 | Sampling: Concept, Principles and types of Sampling |
7 | Data collection: Method, Questionnaire, Schedule & Interview |
8 | Processing, Analysis, Report Writing and Bibliography |
9 | Sun Tzu: The art of war |
10 | Napoleon: Military Leadership and Manoeuvre Warfare |
11 | Jomini: Concept of mass army and tactics |
12 | Clausewitz: Theories on war |
13 | Economic Foundation of military power – Views of Adam Smith & Hamilton |
14 | Concept of Integrated Warfare |
15 | Theories of Nuclear War. |
16 | India’s Strategic & Space Programme |
17 | Geo-political structure and Geo-Strategic significance of South Asia |
18 | Regional & Extra-regional threats in South Asia |
19 | Defence policies of South Asian States |
20 | Ethnic conflicts, separatism, insurgency and terrorism in South Asia – Causes and responses |
21 | CBMs in South Asia – Scope & relevance |
22 | Political, economic and security Co-operation in South Asia with reference to SAARC |
23 | Nuclear deterrence and Missiles Proliferation in South Asia |
24 | Problems & Prospects of Regional Cooperation |
Mentioned below are some states in India that offer the program.