Azim Premji University Bangalore
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Master of Arts (M.A) Public Policy and Governance
M.A Public Policy and Governance
Course
The Master of Arts in Public Policy and Governance is a postgraduate programme that systematically and critically explores the nature and practice of complex public problem solving in a developing constitutional democracy. We aim to equip our graduates to make purposive, pragmatic, ethical and humane interventions in response to pressing problems based on a critical and rigorous understanding of the institutional environment and grammar of public action.
The programme draws on the disciplines of law, economics, history, philosophy, politics and anthropology to devise an interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages deep ethical reflections on public choice, sophisticated empirical analysis of policy choice and programme implementation and field engaged insight into the experience of the everyday Indian state.
- Electives : All electives are in the second year and will allow students to extend their understanding of the foundation disciplines, deepen their methodological training as well as develop domain expertise in particular fields. An illustrative list of electives will comprise courses on urban/rural governance, e – governance, gender, health, education, environment, budgeting, taxation, public finance, strategic planning, machine learning for public policy etc. Students will have to take 7 electives (21 credits) offered across the third and fourth semester.
- Open Courses : Students are required to do two courses from a wide range of subjects such as literature, arts, cinema, epics, science, history, dance etc. based on their interest. About 10-15 open courses are offered each semester.
- Field Practice : Rigorous field-engagements and internships have been designed as part of the programme to help students learn by observing how policy works in practice. The field engagement, comprising 11 credits.
Duration
The Master of Arts in Public Policy and Governance is a 2 year, 4 semester full time degree programme.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (including Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Commerce, Management, etc.) from a recognized University.
- Undergraduate students who are appearing for their final year examinations and completing their graduation on or before September 2020 are also eligible to apply.
- The offer of provisional admission is valid only on successful completion of graduation.
Entrance Test
- Part 1 : Test will assess the English language capacities and quantitative capacities.
- Part 2 : Applicants will have to write an essay/ data analysis/ problem solving based on their major preference which would assess writing and analytical skills.
Personal Interview
Shortlisted Candidates will be called for a personal interview.
Career Pathways
The MA in Public Policy and Governance will allow students to hone their skills in policy and governance research, analyses and advocacy. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme will equip students with sufficient skills to approach a problem from multiple vantage points. The programme will develop the capacity of students to be reflective practitioners in public affairs through the following career paths :
- Work with government, inter-governmental organizations and organizations working with the government in various regulatory roles.
- Work with civil society organizations, development organizations, non-governmental organizations and social entrepreneurships engaged in evaluation, monitoring and other aspects of programme operations.
- Opt for careers in research and advocacy on issues of public policy and governance.
- Pursue a career in academia through an advanced academic degree.
