College of Defence Management(CDM) renews MoU with (OU) Osmania University

The authorities of College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad and Osmania University (OU) have signed a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the areas of Management Studies for mutual academic benefit. The agreement was signed by Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt, VSM, Commandant, CDM and the Registrar of Osmania University, Prof. P Laxminarayana in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Prof. D Ravinder on Friday incorporating the latest regulations promulgated by the UGC.

The two institutions had entered into a MoU in 1994. Accordingly, the University has recognised the Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) conducted by the College as



a post-graduate degree course in Management Studies and has been awarding the degree of Master of Management Studies (MMS) to the successful graduates of HDMC. In addition, the University also offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D in Management) to the officers of the Armed Forces.

The training programmes conducted at the CDM is aimed at enhancing managerial skills of the Defence Service Officers in various disciplines of management concepts, techniques and application of the same at executive directors’ level to solve various management problems in Defence Services. The College also provides research and consultancy services to defence organisations.