Our MA in Public Policy program is a two-year interdisciplinary journey that delves into the core domains of policy, law, and social sciences. Through a carefully crafted curriculum, you’ll explore a wide range of topics, including public policy concepts, governance, economics, international relations, and more. You’ll learn from renowned faculty members and industry experts who are passionate about empowering the next generation of policy leaders.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have passed any undergraduate degree with 60% aggregate marks from any recognized University in India or abroad recognized by UGC / AIU are eligible to apply.
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Programme Highlights
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Our program integrates multiple disciplines to provide you with a holistic understanding of complex policy issues.
- Wide Range of Courses: Our programme offers 7 core courses strengthening the base for studying public policy. Our soft-core courses give a domain-specific outlook and offer insights into choosing specialisations. Alongside this, there are a set of open electives and university common courses that aim at delivering a holistic, well-rounded education experience.
- Experiential Learning: From real-world case studies to policy simulations and internships, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for the challenges of the real world. Our programme is research-intensive, giving exposure to evidence-based public policy approaches.
- Career Opportunities: Whether you aspire to work in government, nonprofit organizations, or the private sector, our program opens doors to a wide range of rewarding career paths.
- Distinguished Advisory Committee: Benefit from the guidance of our esteemed advisory committee, comprised of experts from various fields who ensure that our program remains relevant and up-to-date.
- Exposure to key tools – communication; data sciences and writing policy briefs.
Programme Structure
Total Credits: 80
Core/Discipline specific: 25
Research-Based: 13
Soft skills/Application based: 14
Soft Core: 16
Electives: 12
Career Opportunities
- With a master’s in public policy, you can do many things that can make a difference in the world. You can:
- Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of existing and proposed policies and programs
- Identify and recommend innovative and evidence-based solutions to various policy problems and issues
- Conduct and disseminate policy research and analysis to inform and influence policy decisions and actions
- Communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders and actors involved in the olicy process, such as policymakers, practitioners, researchers, media, and the public
- Advocate and campaign for the interests and rights of various groups and causes related to public policy
- Teach and mentor the next generation of policy professionals and leaders
- Policy analyst in national/ international think tanks/ NGOs
- Consultants in Government and its agencies
- Young Professionals in Policy Think Tanks
- Political Analyst