POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY
KADUNA
PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION
19. PHYSICS
SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS 8. ECONOMICS
a. Master in Nuclear Security, Safety and Safeguard (MNSSS)
a. Master in Financial Economics (MFE)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified b. Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Security, Safety and Safeguard
candidates for admission into professional Postgraduate b. Master in Health Economics (MHE) (PGDNSSS)
programmes in the Nigerian Defence Academy, 9. MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Kaduna for the 2022/2023 Academic Session. The sale a. Master in Business Administration (MBA) FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCE
of Online Application Forms shall be open from 28 b. Master in Entrepreneurship and Business AND INTERDISCIPINARY STUDIES
December 2022 – 28 March 2023 at the rate of Ten Management (MEBM)
Thousand Naira (N10,000.00). c. Master in Industrial and Labour Relations 20. COMPUTER SCIENCE
The following Master degree and Postgraduate Diploma (MILR)
a. Master in Information Technology (MIT)
programmes are available in the faculties and departments listed d. Master in Human Resource Management
below: (MHRM) b. Master in Computer Science (MCS)
e. Postgraduate Diploma in Management c. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
FACULTY OF ARTS AND (PGDM)
10. LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN d. Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT)
SOCIAL SCIENCES
MANAGEMENT 21. CYBER SECURITY
a. Master in Logistics and Supply Chain a. Master in Cyber Security (MCS)
1. GEOGRAPHY
Management (MLSCM) b. Master in Digital Forensic (MDF)
a. Master in Geographic Information System (MGIS) b. Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security (PGDCS)
b. Master in Environmental Management (MEM) Supply Chain Management (PGDLSCM)
d. Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Forensics (PGDDF)
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management
(PGDEM) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND 22. INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY SCIENCE
d. Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and a. Master in Intelligence and Security Studies (MISS)
Geographic Information System (PGDRS/GIS) TECHNOLOGY
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligence and Security Studies (PGDISS)
2. HISTORY AND WAR STUDIES
11. CIVIL ENGINEERING
a. Master in Conflict, Security & Development (MCSD) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
a. Master in Construction Management (MCM)
b. Master in Development Studies (MDS) b. Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
c. Master in Leadership Studies (MLS) (PGDCE) 23. The requirements for the various programmes are as follows:
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Construction a. Master’s Degree: Candidates applying for the part-time programmes
d. Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership Studies (PGDLS)
Management (PGDCM) must possess a Bachelor degree with a minimum of Second-Class
3. POLITICAL SCIENCE d. Postgraduate Diploma in Estate and Facility Honours (Lower Division). Candidates with Third Class degree or
a. Master in International Affairs and Strategic Studies Management (PGDEFM) Higher National Diploma must also possess a Postgraduate Diploma at
(MIASS) 12. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS credit level in a related discipline from any recognised University to be
b. Master in Public Administration (MPA) ENGINEERING eligible for admission. HND candidates must possess a minimum of
a. Master in Power System Engineering Lower Credit to apply.
c. Master in Conflict Management and Peace Studies b. PGD Programmes: Candidates applying for the Postgraduate
(MPSE)
(MCMPS) Diploma programme must possess a minimum of Third-Class Bachelor’s
b. Master in Telecommunication Technology
d. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration degree from the Nigerian Defence Academy or any other recognised
(MTCT)
(PGDPA)
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical University, or Higher National Diploma at a minimum of Lower Credit.
e. Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict Management and
Engineering (PGDEE)
Peace Studies (PGDCMPS)
f. Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs and 13. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DURATION OF PROGRAMME
Strategic Studies (PGDIASS) a. Master in Production Management (MPM)
4. DEFENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES 24. The duration of professional programmes are as follows:
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical
a. A student for Master degree shall pursue the programme for 18 months
a. Master in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building Engineering (PGDME)
(2 semesters course work and 1 semester for project) and 24 months (3
(MCRPB) 14. MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING semesters course work and 1 semester for project).
b. Master in Strategy and Security Administration (MASSA) a. Postgraduate Diploma in Mechatronic b. A student for Postgraduate diploma shall pursue the programme for
c. Master in Defence, Security and Strategic Studies Engineering twelve months (2 semesters) except engineering courses which runs for
(MDSSS) 24 months (4 semesters).
d. Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict Resolution and Peace
Building (PGDCRPB)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
e. Postgraduate Diploma in Strategy and Security
Administration (PGDSSA) 15. BIOLOGY
25. Professional master degree and postgraduate diploma
f. Postgraduate Diploma in Defence, Security and Strategic a. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental
Programmes are delivered on Fridays and Saturdays.
Studies (PGDDSSS) Biology (PGDEB)
26. The Academy reserves the right to step down any programme prior to
g. Postgraduate Diploma in Defence, Security and b. Postgraduate Diploma in Biology (PGDB) commencement without notice.
Development Studies (PGDDSDS)
5. LANGUAGES 16. BIOTECHNOLOGY
METHOD OF APPLICATION
a. Master in Biotechnology (MBT)
a. Master in Critical Thinking (MCT)
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Thinking (PGDCT) (PGDBT) 27. Online application: Follow the link on NDA website
www.nda.edu.ng or log on to spgs.nda.edu.ng to complete the Online
6. PSYCHOLOGY 17. CHEMISTRY application Form. For further enquiries, please contact, The Secretary,
a. Master in Criminology and Forensic Psychology (MCFP) a. Master in Forensic Science (MFS) Postgraduate School, Nigerian Defence Academy, PMB. 2109,
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy b. Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science Kaduna – 08030630449.
(PGDCP) (PGDFS)
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Science Lab Tech 28. CAUTION
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (PGDP)
(PGDSLT) The general public should beware of fraudsters who may be
impersonating the Academy. For this reason, applicants are advised to
FACULTY OF 18. MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES contact the NDA to clear any doubtful information.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES a. Master in Statistics and Data Analysis
(MSDA) GENERAL
7. ACCOUNTING
a. Master in Forensic Accounting (MFA)
b. Master in Operations Research (MOR) Academy Registrar
c. Postgraduate Diploma in (Signed)
b. Master in Taxation and Treasury Management (MTTM) Statistic and Data Analysis AG MAHMUDA
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance (PGDAF) (PGDSDA) BRIGADIER GENERAL
Academy Registrar