M.A. Public Policy and Governance
We offer a transformational two-year master’s degree programme in public policy which opens up avenues into the world of public affairs. We understand your passion and commitment towards social, economic and political change by engaging with public institutions as a policy researcher, commentator, consultant or adviser. We train you in the art of governance.
Our ‘de novo’ pedagogy and curriculum complemented by real-world policy challenges and learning experiences carefully curated from the works of our associate, Centre for Public Policy Research, helps the students develop an analytical framework to understand the process of governance, the role of policy-making, evaluation and communication, and the causes of their success and failures.
During the course work you will also develop meaningful and sustainable solutions to challenging public policy problems in a simulated environment.
The M.A. PPG programme offered by CVV is the first of its kind in Kerala. This programme is also a knowledge and skill enhancer for serving and prospective bureaucrats, judicial officers, financial and banking professionals, development professionals, social entrepreneurs, economists and social leaders.
Key Outcomes
Students will:
- Develop demonstrable knowledge and practical skills for application in public policy projects within both, governmental and non-governmental institutions.
- Develop skills to perform evidence-based policy evaluations with an understanding of the quantitative and qualitative methods of examination.
- Develop insights to understand political, economic, social and cultural assumptions that make their way into policy choices and documents.
- Develop effective communication skills for liaising between the various actors and stakeholders in the shared public policy space.
- Emerge as public policy experts, successful professional policy consultants, policy researchers, and leaders of governance with an integrated understanding of cultural specificities of India.
Entry Requirements
Aspirants with a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for the M.A. Public Policy and Governance programme. There is no age limit. Further, applicants having familiarity and demonstrated skill in Sanskrit or such other Indian vernacular language will be preferred, since the programme amply draws literature from Indic Studies as well. However, this is not compulsory.
Applicants must be willing to undergo eligibility tests or any other screening procedures which the concerned department chooses to conduct, at the time of admission.
Programme Structure
| No | COURSE TYPE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT |
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| 1 | Core courses |
1. Fundamentals of Public Policymaking: Paradigm and Practices 2. Economics for Policymakers 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Policy Research 4. Idea of Development: Theory and Praxis 5. Public Policy Analysis and Implementation 6. Understanding Governance: Constitutional Context, Institutions and Practices 7. Global Governance Agenda and International Organisations 8. Public Policy Communication 9. Data Analytics 10. Technology and Challenges to Conventional Public Policy Frameworks2 |
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 |
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2 |
Foundation Courses |
1. Introduction to Indic Knowledge Systems 2. Indian Conceptions of Dharma and Niti |
5 4 |
| 3 |
Specialization (Any 3) |
1. Education 2. Health 3. Energy/Environment 4. Strategic Studies 5. Urban Studies
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3*4 |
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Life transformation courses: Yoga/Seva |
2 |
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Internship/ field engagement |
2 |
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Dissertation |
6 |
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Total Credits |
69 |
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