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HDMC

Higher Defence Management Course

This is the core programme of CDM. It is a residential course of 44 weeks duration attended by selected officers of the rank of Colonels and their equivalent in the Navy, Air Force, Para Military Forces and civilian officers from the MOD.

Six vacancies are allotted to officers from friendly foreign countries. The course is pitched at the directional and conceptual level with focus on application of management tools & techniques in operational management. Participants undertake a Forward Area Tour, a Management Education Tour of private/ public sector establishments and a Foreign Tour as part of the course curriculum. In the culminating application phase of the course they carry out ‘Project Studies’ with a view to find solutions to the challenges being faced by the Armed Forces.

Participants are awarded the degree of Master of Management Studies (MMS) by the Osmania University and a Certificate of Advance Course in Management by All India Management Association on successful completion of the course.

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Timing

0800 hrs – 1415 hrs.

Adm timings for offices : 0800h to 1630h (with a lunch break from 1300h – 1330h).

Uniform will be worn only on all Monday & when specified in College orders.

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The aim of HDMC is to train and develop directional level officers of the Armed forces in concepts and techniques required to optimise operational effectiveness in the realm of higher defence management in war and peace.
  • Understand the national security imperatives and the defence planning process in order to effectively contribute towards perspective planning in the armed forces.
  • Enhance leadership potential and human skills through an understanding of contemporary leadership concepts, human behaviour and motivational process.
  • Understand the process of organisational development and interventions through the application of management principles and innovative training concepts in the armed forces.
  • Acquire a clear understanding of economic concepts and their application in the armed forces, especially in the areas of financial planning, budgeting and controlling leading to an efficient defence acquisition process.
  • Gain sufficient exposure to management concepts and quantitative techniques for effective planning and execution of logistics in a single and integrated service environment.
  • Leverage information systems to add value to the operational planning process using analytical decision-making in a net-centric
    environment.
  • Develop an understanding of systems approach, so as to optimally exploit the management concepts, quantitative as well as qualitative techniques for pragmatic decision making.
  • Gain an insight into the research methodology required to carry out an indepth study of management problems, so as to evolve workable
    solutions.
  • Organisation Behaviour I & II
  • Strategic Management I & II
  • Financial Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Research & Systems Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Information Communications Technologies
  • Research Methodology
  • Managerial Statistics

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    The Purple Pacers Club of CDM organised a Run for Fitness to welcome new members of HDMC 21  with officers, families & Kids, came together to promote healthy living in the armed forces for academic year 2025-26.

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  • HDMC-21

    The Purple Pacers Club of CDM organised a Run for Fitness to welcome new members of HDMC 21  with officers, families & Kids, came together to promote healthy living in the armed forces for academic year 2025-26.

    HDMC-21

  • HDMC-21

    The Purple Pacers Club of CDM organised a Run for Fitness to welcome new members of HDMC 21  with officers, families & Kids, came together to promote healthy living in the armed forces for academic year 2025-26.

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At the College of Defence Management, we are dedicated to moulding the next generation of leaders by seamlessly blending the realms of defence and strategic management.

College of Defence Management, Sainikpuri Post, Secunderabad, Telangana, India-500094

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COMMANDANT

Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D.

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An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Major General Harsh Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in December 1988. His distinguished career is marked by academic excellence, steering technology absorption and a passion for adventure.
Throughout his service, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Public Policy along with two M.Phil degrees in Business Management and Public Administration. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by his qualifications on the Technical Staff Officers Course(TSOC), Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), and the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA).
Major General Chhibber’s military experience is vast and encompasses various important assignments in Eastern, Northern and Western Sectors including command of the Para ASC company, an ASC Battalion and the ASC training Centre. He has been Brigadier General Staff (Information System) in Eastern Sector and Major General (Operational Logistics) in Northern Sector. He has also served as an instructor at the Army Service Corps Centre and College and as the Directing Staff and Head of the Financial Management Department at College of Defence Management.

A prolific writer he has written many papers on technology absorption in Indian Army and presented same at National Seminars. Software applications developed and implemented by him are in use in a large number of units.
Beyond his academic and military achievements, General officer is a passionate adventurer. A skilled skydiver, mountaineer and car rally driver, he exemplifies the spirit of courage and determination that defines the Indian Army.
His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards including Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) on 26 Jan 2025, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on 26 Jan 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice). On 01 Oct 2024, the General Officer was appointed Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps.
Currently, he holds the prestigious appointment of Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), effective June 1, 2024.  His vast experience and leadership qualities make him well-positioned to guide future generations of military leaders.

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