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MDP ORSA

Operations Research and System Analysis (ORSA)

The Management Development Programme in Operations Research and System Analysis (MDP-ORSA) is a two weeks duration course conducted at the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, is tailored for military officers holding the rank of Colonel/Lieutenant Colonel, Captain (IN)/Commander, Group Captain/Wing Commander, with a minimum of 12 years of service. This program aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of Operations Research and System Analysis (ORSA) techniques, providing them with the necessary tools for effective decision-making and problem-solving.

Aim

To enable the participants to understand ORSA techniques as an aid for problem solving and effective decision making.
MDP-ORSA - Info Brochure

Department Contact Info

  • +91-40-27116451
  • DS Coord: dscoordcdm[dot]ids[at]gov[dot]in

Timing

The duration of the MDP-ORSA is Two weeks. The MDP-ORSA (2026) is scheduled from 02 FEB TO 14 FEB 26

Joining Instructions
  • Enable the participants to identify and solve problem situations amenable for solution through various tools and techniques of Operations Research leading to optimal utilization of resources through Quantified Decision Making.
  • Introduction to OR
  • Linear Programming
  • Transportation Model
  • Transhipment Model
  • Assignment Model
  • Travelling Salesman Model
  • Networks Models
  • Multi Criteria Decision Making
  • Decision Theory Models
  • Queuing Theory Models
  • Simulation Modelling
  • Game Theory
  • Introduction to Systems Thinking & System Terminology
  • System Definitions and Concepts
  • Laws of Systems
  • System Dynamics
  • System Archetypes
  • Leverages
  • Stock and Flow Diagram & VENSIM Software
  • Soft Systems Methodology
He officers nominated for the Course should be of the rank of Col/ Lt Col, Capt (IN)/Cdr, Gp Capt/ Wg Cdr of not less than 12 years’ service. Officers who have already attended HDMC are not eligible to be detailed on the course. The officers must have a working knowledge of MS Excel Software. Officers not meeting these criterion will not be allowed to attend the course.
The duration of the MDP ORSA is two weeks.
Working hours will be from 0830 hr to 1430 hr in the morning session and 1530 hr to 1700 hr in afternoons (Monday to Saturday). There will be four / five sessions conducted each day.
MDP-ORSA – Joining Instructions FEB 2026
MDP-ORSA – Flyer JAN 2025
Primer on ORSA JAN 2025 – Annx – 1
Excel Primer on ORSA JAN 2025 – Annx – 22

  • ORSA - 2025

    Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D, Commandant, CDM with the participants of MDP ORSA.

    ORSA - 2025

  • ORSA - 2025

    MDP ORSA course  participants at CDM.

    ORSA - 2025

  • ORSA - 2025

    Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D, Commandant, CDM with the participant of MDP ORSA.

    ORSA - 2025

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

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