School of National Security Studies (SNSS)

Department of Security Studies (DSS) is functioning under School of National Security Studies beginning from Academic Year 2018-19. It is one of the founding departments of the University. The Department anchors the M.A. in Defence and Strategic Studies. As part of the PG program the faculty members attempts to impart theoretical, empirical and critical understanding of the changing notions of security encompassing a complex and frequently interconnected set of issues. The Department's objective is to disseminate the existing knowledge and generate new knowledge, pertaining to issues of security through teaching and research.

The Department aims to train a new generation of scholars and analysts in security studies and aspires to inculcate much needed interest in the discipline. Courses facilitate the comprehension of complex issues of significance within the broad context of security studies. Two courses on research methodology are intended to equip and train students in the methods and techniques of research, the methodological debates and issues in social sciences, as well as the basic approaches and concepts of analysis.

The Department of Strategic Technologies (DST), started in 2018, occupies a unique place in the Indian university system. It is significant because for the first time a teaching and research department has been established purely to study the evolution, future development trajectories and impact of strategic technologies on the society, military, economy and the country at large. It focuses on critical Cyber Security world and Space technologies in societal, military, economy and national context.

The Department of Maritime Security (DMS), established in 2018, aims to develop itself as a centre of excellence in the field of maritime security in India, promoting policy relevant research and analysis through collaboration with government, policy practitioners, academics and industry. Given the importance of Gujarat's historical connections with the larger world, the Department aims to focus on issues related to Gujarat's coastal and maritime security. The State located in Western part of India is rapidly growing as India's maritime hotspot and has tremendous potential to develop in areas of port development, maritime trade and commerce.