Master of Science in National Security and Strategic Studies (MSc - NS & SS) degree programme has been designed in accordance with the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) and academic standards is equivalent to Sri Lanka Qualifying Framework level 9 (SLQF-level 9) where a minimum of 30 credits are to be covered for MSc. Commandant and Senior Directing Staff of NDC designed and formulated the syllabuses in collaboration with a panel of senior academics and professionals from Kotelawala Defence University and University of Colombo and expertise knowledge contribution from friendly foreign countries.