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MA in Public Policy

Course Overview

  • The two-year M.A. Public Policy programme equips students to perform effectively in complex policy environments.
  • It is interdisciplinary in approach and enables students to address contemporary political, economic and social issues in a coherent and comprehensive manner.
  • This programme imparts a strong training, in theory, covering key literature and debates.
  • Students develop quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, receive an exposure to the real-world policy making process, and enhance their managerial skills.
    • The programme has been designed to equip future policymakers and public leaders with competence to perform effectively in challenging environments.
  • Students are put through a rigorous process of assessment via class tests, research papers and final master’s dissertation

Course Highlight

  • The postgraduate course of MA Public Policy is suitable for candidates who wish to engage in the complex areas of the country's public affairs.
  • The course specializes in the area of policy-making thus training the candidates to be public officials and leaders, change-makers, researchers, and much more.
  • The various subjects that are covered in this course are law, governance, statistical and data analysis, qualitative research, public policy process, academic writing, economics for public policy, political philosophy for public policy along with other subjects.
  • This course will develop talented candidates who are a good fit for the complex environment of policy-making and analysis. The skills that the students will be taught are analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative, managerial skills, policy-making process with real-world scenarios, defending democratic values, among a lot of other skills.
  • Masters of Arts in Public Policy opens the door of the public world for the candidates which is exciting to explore and channels the students to think in terms of the public good.
  • The main objective of this course is to enable the students to manage social, economic and political issues and come up with comprehensive solutions to the issues.
  • The structure and processes of the government along with the ideas are included in the students’ daily observation tasks.
  • The main focus of this course is on the design, implementation as well as evaluation of public policies.

Program Outcomes

  • The ability to conduct original policy research that extends the knowledge of both policy and other social science disciplines.
  • Experience in the practice of policy analysis, development, and implementation through an appropriate professional practicum.
  • Coursework and an individual research project will guide the students through mastery and application of critical thinking, and application of standard and innovative policy theory and methods.
  • High ethical standards in public policy research, teaching, and service. This will be accomplished through participation and training in research methods courses, professional development seminars, and core courses in public policy and administration.

Scope of Program

  • MA Public Policy job prospects include a large number of jobs in many government and private sectors, consultancies, PSUs, NGOs, and research organizations.
  • Work with civil society organizations, development organizations, non-governmental organizations and social entrepreneurships engaged in evaluation, monitoring and other aspects of programme operations.
  • Work with non-political options within the government sector, ranging from program analysis, program management and administration, legal analysis to public relations and communications and policy development for local, state, national, and international government agencies.
  • Within the non-profit arena, public policy graduates can conduct policy research; do advocacy work on specific policy issues including policy management, development, and communication; serve on a government relations team; or be entrepreneurs starting their own non- Carry out research and advocacy on issues of public policy and governance.
  • Pursue academics through an advanced academic degree.

Key Features

  • A strong disciplined focus core, plus room to specialise.
  • Opportunity to build your professional network and learn from a diverse cohort all with well-established policy-relevant experience.
  • Be able to better understand and challenge the advice received from experts.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the public management profession and the tools and approaches needed to reform and enhance public service provision.
  • An intensive programme to prepare you for the next step in your career and help you to return to your profession equipped and confident to take on new challenges.

Syllabus

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Internship & Placement Opportunities

Students will have and internship of 6 months as a part of syllabus. MA in Public Policy students can lead to a wide range of career opportunities in the below Sectors.

  • Government relations manager.
  • Corporate communications.
  • Public relations and marketing manager.
  • Consultant.
  • Government tech firm.
  • Policy-related media opportunities.

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Eligibility

  • Students applying for this course should hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized University.
  • Students must have secured an aggregate of at least 50% marks in their Bachelor’s degree examination.

Course Duration

2 Years

Fee Structure

Course fee INR 5.50 lakh per year

Mode of Payment

  • After the step of successful document verification and allocation of seat to the desired course, the following modes of payment can be adopted.
  • Initial payment of first Semester Tuition Fees (50%) needs to be paid through either RTGS/NEFT/IMPS mode.
  • The students can also pay in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in the name of the course or through cheque payment.
  • The students shall be issued online receipts after the deposition of the Tuition fees (Semester 1)
  • In case of any discrepancies, the students should visit the Centralised Admissions Office