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Programme Level

Post Graduate

Duration

2 Years

About the Programme

In today's rapidly changing world, sound public policy is of more crucial significance than in the past. The MA Public Policy programme offered by the School of Liberal Education at Galgotias University gives an in-depth insight into the current Public Policy landscape. It equips the students to visualise, formulate, execute and assess policy development cutting across various sectors for social, economic, and environmental growth and sustenance. Above all, it incorporates the local, the national, and the international dimensions of Public Policy. 

The Masters in Public Policy programme is an innovative two-year programme created to empower policymakers, change-makers and thought leaders of the future with the necessary competencies, knowledge, and real world specialisation necessary to solve the most complex worldwide issues. Combining a fine amalgamation of academic rigour and practical applicability, this programme is set to open new vistas to a successful career in the public, private, and voluntary sectors. 

The programme is carefully designed to be in sync with industry requirements. Core and elective subjects have been specially curated to ensure that students acquire real-world competencies and an in-depth comprehension of policy designs. 

With courses ranging from Economics, Political philosophy, and Data-driven decision-making, the programme provides an all round grasp of the discipline of Public policy. It is an interdisciplinary programme that prepares students to navigate complex policy environments. The inclusion of contemporary topics such as Technology policy and Urban governance makes the programme both modern and comprehensive. A range of competency based and theoretical specialisations across major policy spheres to cater to diverse student learning needs and aspirations.

Through a blend of meticulous coursework, practical experience, and subjection to the real-world policy-making process, students are equipped to become future policymakers and public leaders. A range of skill based and theoretical electives across major policy domains to tailor your learning to your interests and goals.

Graduates of M.A. Public Policy can pursue a wide range of career paths in diverse sectors. Career Opportunities:

  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Governmental Affairs Specialist
  • Non Profit Program Manager 
  • Urban Planner
  • Policy Consultant

The M.A. Public Policy programme equips graduates to work in a wide range of fields, including development and public policy organisations, CSR initiatives, academic institutions, think tanks, NGOs, media, and political organisations.

Eligibility

Graduation with minimum 50% marks

Fee Structure

Duration
2 Years
Tuition Fee (per annum)
46,000
Exam Fee (per annum)
20,000

Program Structure

Program Structure

Programme Outcomes

01

To study the nature, importance and need of Public Policy.


02

To provide an introduction and background to questions of how policy planning, analysis and implementation, monitoring and evaluation is made.


03

Apply social science methods and policy analysis to practical problems of government, community regions and global issues.


04

Demonstrate the ability to apply oral and written communication skills in public appearances, written reports and documents.


05

Follow ethical principles for citing sources using human subjects, serving the public.


06

To understand the development of a diverse cohort of faculty and students with a shared value of public service at the local, regional, national and global levels.


07

To understand the development of a diverse cohort of faculty and students with a shared value of public service at the local, regional, national and global levels.


08

To teach where to find, how to research, how to read, and how to apply public policy.


09

Give an emphasis on experimental learning that gives students opportunities to apply their academic training to practical policy issues.


10

To apply administrative theories and practices to manage public sector organizations and programs efficiently, addressing challenges in governance and improving public service delivery.


Programme Educational Objectives

01

Post Graduates will perform a variety of roles like public policy analysts, governmental affairs specialists, urban planners, policy consultants etc.


02

Post Graduates will exhibit capacities to adopt upgraded policy analysis techniques and innovation to the theory and practice of public policy and governance, with a view to driving desirable social impact and sustainable development.


03

Post Graduates will be competent to integrate skills from multiple disciplines of Social Science, Economics, Political Science and Public Policy to develop and implement sound public policies and solve social issues.


Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

01

To learn and develop critical thinking about public policy issues and the ability to conduct professional analysis of social political and economic structures and bureaucratic processes.


02

To identify interdisciplinary approaches that examine how the confluence of economic, political and social forces informs and shapes public policy.