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Programs and Research
CMSS is a graduate-level program, currently offering four degrees: MSS thesis-based, MSS course-based, MSS Co-op, and PhD. An application to hold a formal PhD program within CMSS was approved by the University of Calgary Faculty of Social Science. (Now Faculty of Arts) The Masters program is currently completed by thesis, course work or co-op. Masters in Strategic Studies (MSS) thesis-based is a two year program consisting of one year of seminar courses, and a second year of thesis writing and defence; whereas, course-based students complete a second year of seminar study. The Co-op program for Master's students differs in that they work in a security and defence related job for eight months of their second year.

Research conducted at the Centre by both faculty and graduate students is broad. Recent research has included work on strategic theory, terrorism, the Canadian, American, and Israeli military, human security, military history, and intelligence.

The Graduate Strategic Studies Conference
Graduate students from CMSS organize an annual conference focusing on strategic studies. It is hosted at the University of Calgary traditionally between February and March. Currently in its 14th year (as of 2012) the conference invites submissions from both domestic and international students, presenting original material in the broad field of strategy. This conference is unique in the field for being organized wholly by, and presenting papers from, graduate students.

John Honeyman, an Irish weaver who had offered to spy for the Americans, used several covers (butcher, Tory, British agent) to collect intelligence on British military activities in New Jersey. He participated in a deception operation that left the Hessians in Trenton unprepared for Washington's attack across the Delaware River on December 26, 1776.