The Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies (hereinafter referred to as „CSMSS“) conducts educational activities primarily in the fields of security studies, military-strategic studies, and strategic defence management, including strategic leadership. It guarantees security subjects in accredited and non-accredited study programmes of the University of Defence.

CSMSS is the guarantor of military career courses, which are intended to expand education to meet the basic qualification requirements for service in the ranks of senior officers and generals. The courses are prescribed as a necessary condition for career progression within the Department of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic. Their goal is to provide extended general education to middle and senior management within and outside the Ministry of Defence. It also guarantees subjects of security studies in accredited study programmes of the University of Defence.

Studying in lifelong programmes can be carried out full-time, by distance learning, or in a combined form, in particular as:

1. career courses;
2. professional courses.

Participants of lifelong programmes from the MoD department are sent to the course by a decree in personnel matters or a personnel order. For the duration of the course, they remain members of their military unit (military establishment). Non-departmental course participants (including foreign ones) are offered courses through the Ministry of State Secretary’s Section.

Participants in lifelong programmes can be both citizens of the Czech Republic and, under international agreements, foreign nationals.

Studying in career and professional courses is organised in accordance with the Rules of Lifelong Education of the University of Defence and is described in the document „Study Course in Lifelong Education Programmes“.

CSMSS provides comprehensive education in the fields of security and military-strategic studies, national defence planning and management, and strategic leadership. The Centre prepares experts for senior positions at the military-political, strategic, and operational levels, as well as for roles within international security and defence institutions.

CSMSS offers a range of career and specialised courses within the University of Defence’s lifelong learning system. Career courses that expand education and fulfil the basic qualification requirements for service in the ranks of senior officers and generals include:

• Senior Officers Course (KVD)
• General Staff Course (KGŠ)

Specialised courses focused on specific areas of defence studies include:

• Professional Course in Operations Planning (OK-PO)
• Strategic Management Planning Course (KP-SÚ)
• Professional Course in Acquisition Management (OK-ŘA)

Courses for Public Administration:

• Strategic Defence Management Course (KSŘO)
• Defence Management Course (KŘO)
• Introduction to Defence and Security Concepts (ÚBBP)

Participants are usually assigned to courses by official orders from the Ministry of Defence or by applying through the State Secretary Section of the Ministry of Defence. Courses may be delivered in various formats, including full-time (in-person), distance, and blended learning.