Master of Arts in Public Policy
Course Code : 4115
Master of Arts in Public Policy offered at NITI provides a unique opportunity to understand and address complex public policy issues and challenges. With the right balance of analytics and economics, the programme serves as a specialised track and makes you ready to reshape and reform policies and societies at large. With a strong emphasis on research, the programme offers perfect prospects for anyone who seeks an impressive academic career or a practitioner role in various domains of governance and administration. The programme seamlessly matches the constantly growing interest and popularity of public policy among the youth.
Highlights
In-depth exposure to advanced economics, policy analysis and evaluation, quantitative and analytical skills, and report writing skills
Market-driven programme catering to the needs of the market in public policy and leadership
Solid theoretical foundation with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge research and best practices in public policy
Inculcation of national and international perspectives through critical thinking and analysis skills
A multidisciplinary approach including best methodologies and invigorated ethics
Interactions with politicians, policymakers, senior bureaucrats, international and national experts, thought leaders, media professionals, and civic society members
Hands-on experience for students in social media, podcasts, and documentaries
Motivates students to become social entrepreneurs through engagement in different projects
Field Exposure to development programmes and public service delivery
Internship in organisations working with governments
Public Policy Capstone Project (study of real policy issues in the field and reporting it in form of a policy research paper)
Strong foundation in microeconomics, policy analysis, quantitative techniques, and statistical software
Curriculum Structure
- Micro Economics
- Mathematical Analysis for Economics
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Academic Writing
- Organizational Theory
- Economic Development
- Public management
- Macroeconomics
- Policy Analysis
- Econometrics
- Public Finance
- Statistical Analysis & Packages
- Research Methodology
- Innovations and Entrepreneurship
- Financial Economics & Markets
- Policy Evaluation
- Leadership in Public Management
- Digital Governance
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Policy Paper: Field Work
- Environment and Resource Econ
- Internatiomal Economics
- Decision Analysis
- Elective 3
- Elective 4
- Submission of Policy Paper
- Times Series and Forecasting
- Game Theory
- Behavioural Econ
- System Thinking
- Economic Regulation
- Sectoral Economics
- Economic Journalism
- Sociology Theory
- Social Pshychology
- Social Entreprenuership
- Data Analytics
- Social Marketing
- Financial Management
- Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Negotiations
- Business Law & Corp Tax
- Data Analytics
- AdvEconometrics
- Time Series and Forecasting
- Political Science and Public Policy
- System Thinking
- Consulting Skills
- Decision making
- Negotiations
Career Prospects
The programme is designed to extend wider options to choose from careers in private and public sectors such as:
Management consulting firms
Central and State Governments
Government bodies like NITI Aayog
Policy positions in Corporates
IT and Infrastructure Firms engaged with
the Government
Think-tanks and Industry Associations as researchers
and consultants
International Agencies and NGOs as researchers and consultants
Media houses as Journalists, analysts, and
content providers