Public policy formulation and analysis occupies a great importance for India especially in agriculture, education, health, innovation, infrastructure, environment and energy, public finance and regulation, and governance and other areas. For a developing economy like India, where 65% of population is youth, it becomes imperative to take an initiative which will lead Indian economy to the next level. The initiative to put a proposal to start course on Public Policy and Management is to make youth understand, improve and make a distinctive contribution to knowledge about public policy through cutting-edge research on the emerging Indian experience of policy formulation and design, policy choice, and policy impact, and through its educational programs. This initiative, under the umbrella of B.K. School of Professional and Management Studies, aims at encouraging an interdisciplinary approach that allows diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives to be brought in the field of public policy. The objective is to create a programme of excellence for practise, teaching & research in the field of public policy, governance and public management. The prospective participants are civil servants and public officials from central and state governments as well as participants from the development/policy sector. All the participants in the programme are key stakeholders in our mission to develop a professionally sound public policy and public service delivery which meets the needs of inclusive development by strengthening the learning and capacity building needs of officials / executives working in the field of public affairs and public service delivery.
The two-year degree programme will be a rigorous one that will prepare students/ Professionals to understand complex policy problems and to craft concrete solutions. Through courses, exercises, and fieldwork and International Immersion, students will master a conceptual tool kit that draws on the social sciences but is adapted for action. Curriculum of Public Policy and Administration will lead students to understand and featuring policy analysis, economics, management and leadership, empirical analysis, negotiation, ethics, and politics and other field as per present environment of economy.
In India, context of Public Policy is very important because we are at a stage where it is important to manage well our essential things like infrastructure, education, society, health and hygiene etc. We have real world professional experience and many times we know what works and what doesn’t but how to put in practice and how to take actions in terms of policy making is not known. The Masters of Management Studies (Public Policy and Administration) would lead participants to get ready with specialized skills, informed perspectives, and nuanced understanding and to be an even more effective leader in solving public problems. The curriculum will be flexible and will reflect your academic interests, focuses on your personal and professional aspirations, and integrates across disciplines. The Master in Public Policy and Public Administration (MPPA) aimed at improving efficiency and leadership skills among students, researchers and policy-makers and administrators while exposing them to topical issues in management.
This is valuable for students seeking positions in which public policy and management perspectives are pertinent, whether in the academic, government, or policy research sectors. Any students, research scholars, middle and senior level executives / professionals from the Government, Social and Infrastructural, CSR, Consulting, and other Service Sectors can enroll for the course.
Masters of Public Policy & Management (MPPM) aims at strengthening the public policy and managerial skills of future leaders and professionals from the civil services and private sector.
The Institute uses the concept of credits to define the weightage of a course. Courses offer credits depending on the indicated workload. The Proposed Programme would be as per the credit rules of the master programme (Full time and Evening Programme) would be of 108 credits.
Course delivery may use a combination of formats such as
The Participants will undergo courses in public policy and management along with electives in their chosen area of interest. The programme provides conceptual, technical and analytical skills in public policy making. This will help in appreciating forces shaping the domestic and international environment for public policy. It also enhances soft skills in leadership, decision making and communication. The participants will be undertaking a Comprehensive Policy Project also which will help them to specialize in the chosen area in public policy field. They will select a department or programme, and conduct an intensive study on a policy issues or management challenges pertaining to it, under the guidance of a faculty. This will be a key take away for both the participants.
PO1 Cross-Disciplinary Integration and Strategic Perspective: Conceptualize, organize and resolve complex business problems or issues by using the resources available under their discretion.
PO2 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Apply the perspective of their chosen specialized area of study to develop fully-reasoned opinions on such contemporary issues as the need for integrity, leading and managing change, globalization and technology management.
PO3 Teamwork: Able to determine the effectiveness with which goals are defined and achieved in team environments to assess the contributions made by themselves as well as by their peers within those environments and to identify and resolve conflicts.
PO4 Leadership Skills: Able to document their participation and contribution to student organizations, business or consulting projects, internship opportunities or other MBA sanctioned initiatives.
PO5 Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern management and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex management activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional management solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PO7 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the management practice.
PO8 Entrepreneurial Perspective: Able to identify, assess and shape entrepreneurial opportunities and to evaluate their potential for business success.
PO9 Global Perspective: Able to demonstrate their ability to assess and evaluate the dynamic internal and external elements of the competitive global environment.
PSO1: Strategic Planning and Leadership Graduates will demonstrate the ability to create and implement strategic plans in diverse fields, such as event management, governance, finance, and business, fostering innovation and sustainable growth.
PSO2: Event and Stakeholder Management Students will acquire expertise in managing large-scale events, aligning them with organizational goals, and addressing stakeholder expectations through efficient resource management and policy compliance.
PSO3. Economic Analysis and Fiscal Policy Design Graduates will excel in evaluating economic trends, designing fiscal policies, and advising on public finance issues to achieve economic stability and growth.
PSO5. Financial Planning and Corporate Governance Graduates will integrate financial expertise with ethical principles to manage investments, risk, and compliance in public and private organizations, contributing to economic sustainability.
PSO6. Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving Students will integrate concepts from Event Management, Public Policy, Economics, HR, Finance, and Business to create innovative solutions for Multidisciplinary challenges.
PSO7. Global and Local Adaptation Graduates will evaluate global trends and adapt them to address regional and local business, governance, and societal needs, enabling effective cross-cultural Management.
