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To prepare and develop the skills and competence of potential national defense leaders, civilian government officials, and select private sector executives.
Focuses on formulation and implementation of national security policies and strategic international studies.

Conduct graduate-level academic programs including the Master in National Security Administration (MNSA).
Undertake research and studies to improve national security formulation and management.
Conduct extension programs such as short courses, seminar-workshops, policy conferences, and public fora.
Perform other functions as directed by the President of the Philippines and Secretary of National Defense.

NDCP is under the direction, supervision, and control of the Secretary of National Defense.
Headed by a President assisted by an Executive Vice-President, and Vice-Presidents for Academic Affairs, Administrative Affairs, and Research and Special Studies.
Academic Board assists in supervising academic affairs, recommending consultants and policies, and conferring degrees.
Detailed organizational structure subject to approval by the Secretary of National Defense.

President and Executive Vice-President must hold MNSA degrees and preferably related masteral degrees.
Vice-Presidents for Academic Affairs and Research should hold MNSA and preferable doctoral degrees relevant to their field.
Heads of academic departments require relevant masteral or doctoral degrees.

Authorized to confer the Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) degree.
The MNSA is the Regular Course, constituting the primary academic program.

Board of Admission, composed of five members including MNSA graduates representing military, civilian, and private sectors, screens applicants.
Admission requirements vary by sector:
- Military: At least Lieutenant Colonel/Commander rank, GSC eligibility, bachelor's degree, age up to 51 with minimum service remaining.
- Civilian Government: Division Chief level or equivalent, 10 years service, bachelor’s degree, age 35-55.
- Private Sector: Age 35-55, bachelor’s degree, key policy/decision-making roles or executives in significant organizations or institutions.
Secretary of National Defense may grant waivers on admission requirements case-by-case.

Heads of government departments and agencies submit a list of qualified ranking officials and officers for consideration.
The list is updated annually and published by the College.
The President recommends candidates and quota allocations to the Secretary of National Defense.
Quota spaces for private sector executives are circularized 90 days before classes to relevant national organizations.

Participants receive P5,000 for research, thesis, and incidental expenses.
Entitled to per diems (except Metro Manila residents) and a clothing allowance of P600.

Authorized to use the abbreviation "MNSA" after their names and to wear the NDCP badge and pin.
Preferential consideration and credit points for promotion in military and civilian key positions.
Military and Philippine National Police graduates prioritized for higher responsibility assignments.
Civilian graduates may receive commissioned reserve officer rank of Lieutenant Colonel/Commander subject to regulations and presidential approval.

A committee designated by the Secretary of National Defense to plan appropriate placement and utilization of MNSA graduates.
Ensures optimal use of expertise and competence among government and private sectors.

The President may prescribe special courses related to the College’s general objectives, subject to Secretary of National Defense approval.

Research and Studies Program prepared annually to enhance national security formulation.
Extension Program includes short courses, seminars, workshops, policy conferences, and public fora.
All programs subject to approval by the Secretary of National Defense.

The President recommends detailed assignments of commissioned officers and other personnel.
Faculty and academic personnel drawn from military, government, educational, industrial, commercial, and professional sectors.

Funded through the Department of National Defense's annual budget.
President can hire heads of academic departments and research assistants on renewable yearly terms with salaries and allowances.
Honoraria for consultants, lecturers, thesis advisers, and oral exam panel members set within specified rates.
Civilian officials rendering additional services compensated similarly but capped at 16 hours per month.

Military officers detailed with the College receive a monthly incentive allowance: 25% of base pay if minimum instructional load (48 hours) is met, 10% if not.
Instructional load includes classroom hours, research, and training management activities.

Military personnel on active service cannot be appointed or designated to civilian positions in the College, consistent with constitutional prohibition.