Strategic Defense Technologies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

About the Program

Purdue University’s Strategic Defense Technologies certificate program is an interdisciplinary professional development opportunity for anyone whose work requires knowledge and competencies needed to analyze, understand, design, and execute defense and civilian strategies that involve technologies supporting the strategic interests of the United States. The program is designed for midcareer military and civilian personnel in the Department of Defense ecosystem, employees of DoD contractors and staff members for policymakers, think tanks and other nongovernmental organizations.

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Program Requirements (9 credits)

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