
Master of Arts in Defense Economics
Program Objectives
The Master of Arts in Economics of Defence aims to:
- Introduce students to the theoretical and applied foundations of defence economics, enabling them to diagnose the relationship between defence policy and the economic capacity of the state, and to appreciate the importance of economic preparedness in times of peace and war.
- Deepen students’ understanding of defence budgeting, its preparation stages, and the principles underlying financial management in the defence sector.
- Examine military expenditure and its relationship with economic development, armed conflict, and income distribution, as well as the strategies adopted in defence procurement.
- Analyse military industries, their economic impacts, and their relationship with technological development, scientific research, and technical training.
- Develop practical solutions to the transformations taking place in the Qatari economy from a defence economics perspective.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and practical foundations of defence economics as a branch of economics.
- Develop evidence-based recommendations for addressing economic problems related to military expenditure.
- Analyse fand evaluate best practices in defence procurement and military industrialization.
- Prepare a defence budget within defined government priorities.
- Conduct rigorous scientific research in defence economics and contribute to the development of knowledge and professional practice in the field.
