Master of Arts (M.A) in Public Policy

Program Outline

Master of Arts (M.A) in Public Policy

Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Affiliation: PES University
Campus: PES University Ring Road Campus
Approval Body: UGC
Admission Test: PES Entrance Test
Recognition: NAAC A+ grade

Eligibility

Atleast 50% in Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University. For additional info, refer admissions.pes.edu

Program Overview: The Masters in Public Policy (MPP) program embodies the spirit of the New Education Policy, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and solving public policy challenges. The curriculum draws from economics, political science, sociology, and law, offering students a well-rounded perspective on the complexities of governance and policymaking.

Experiential Learning: Central to the MPP program goes beyond classroom learning by emphasizing experiential learning. The students engage in internships, fieldwork, and practical case studies, which provide valuable hands-on experience in real-world policy settings. This approach ensures that graduates are not only theoretically sound but also adept at applying their knowledge to solve complex policy issues.

Specialization Tracks: In the second year, the program introduces domain specialisations. The students have the opportunity to choose from Public Health, Urban Policy, or Sustainability. These domain-specific tracks allow for deep exploration and mastery of critical policy areas, equipping the students with the expertise needed for leadership roles in government, NGOs, and international organizations thereby positions them as leaders in shaping effective and impactful public policies in their chosen fields.

Programme Highlights

Multidisciplinary Curriculum: Integrates knowledge from economics, political science, sociology, and law, providing a comprehensive and holistic understanding of public policy issues.
Experiential Learning: Emphasizes hands-on experience through internships, fieldwork, and real-world case studies, ensuring students are well-prepared to apply theoretical concepts in practical settings.
Specialization Tracks: Offers domain-specific specializations in Public Health, Urban Policy, and Sustainability, allowing students to tailor their education to their career interests and emerging global challenges.

Alignment with New Education Policy: Designed in accordance with the New Education Policy, the program fosters innovation, critical thinking, and a multidisciplinary approach to education.
Capstone Projects: Features a capstone project in the final year, where students work on live policy issues, collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, or international organizations to develop actionable solutions.

Specializations/ Domains

Public Health Policy: Focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of health policies to improve public health outcomes.

Urban Policy: Concentrates on the challenges and solutions related to urban development, infrastructure, housing, and city governance.

Environmental and Sustainability Policy: Addresses the creation and management of policies that promote environmental protection and sustainable development.

Program Design & Delivery Method

Semester 1 and 2: Emphasis on Core subjects and foundation building (as the students who will be admitted will be from diverse background)

Semester 3: Track specialisation

Semester 4: Capstone project (with industry)

Full List of Subjects, Semester Wise/ Curriculum Structure

To be updated shortly

Who should pursue this Program?

Graduates from Diverse Disciplines
Aspiring Policy Makers and Analysts
Professionals in the Public and Private Sectors (Mid-career professionals)
Social Entrepreneurs and Activists
Academics and Researchers

Pedagogy Method

Case Study Method
Experiential Learning
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Capstone Projects
Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Future Career Prospects after completing the Program (Atleast 8 to 10 options with a brief description)

Public Affairs Specialist
Political Consultancy and Advocacy
Policy Analyst
Urban Development Executive
And more…

Scholarships @ PESU

Merit Certificate + 50% Tuition Fee Refund for Top 5% of the Students based on their CGPA.

Merit Certificate + 40% Tuition Fee Refund for the next 20% of the Students based on their SGPA.

Merit Certificate for Students securing 7.75+ SGPA.

Note:

The Scholarships/ Awards are subject to qualifying CGPA/ SGPA and other conditions as stipulated by Scholarship Committee each year.
The above Scholarships/ Awards are not applicable to students in their final year of study.
The student is eligible only for one award in each semester/year.

University Highlights

Ranked #1

#1 University in Karnataka (New Universities under 5 years) by KSURF

PESU is NAAC A+ Accredited

PES University is accredited with A+ grade in NAAC, a national level accreditation body which is an autonomous institution under University Grants Commission (UGC)

Ranked #1

#1 B School in Karnataka – Times of India B School Rankings 2021

India's Most Preferred

PES is the second most preferred destination next to IIMB for B-School aspirants – Times of India

Program Outline