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MSc Public Policy

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MSc Public Policy

In contemporary world, study and analysis of Public Policy is becoming crucial. The inter-connected and interdependent arena of Public Policy needs to be treated as a ‘Specialized Activity’ with trans-disciplinary understanding. It connects the theoretical and analytical tools of economics, political science, philosophy, psychology, and law with their real-world policy applications.

MIT-WPU is committed for creation of skillful and future-ready policymakers with it’s M.Sc. Public Policy program. The program offers not only economic and socio-political understanding but also inculcates scientific inquiry in public domain, thus fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful community.

MIT-WPU intends to work on union of challenges in public sphere and development of Public Policy analysis with international outlook.

Program Highlights

  • Thematic Areas Policy development

  • Mentor-Mentee program for students

  • Interactive sessions by person of Eminence in field of Policy Making & implementation

  • Field visits to institutions of policy making and government offices

  • Internships with various Commissions & government offices

  • Rural Immersion program and Study tours

  • Experiential learning through Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad & Sarpanch Sansad

  • Theme based research project on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in each Trimester

  • Summer Internships at the end of third trimester

  • Final career based Internship in last trimester of final year

Career Prospects

  • Government Organizations : Central/State govt Ministries and associated departments, various bodies like RBI, SEBI, CCI, TRAI, NCSC; NCST; Election Commission; Finance Commission, NHRC; National Law Commission; National Green Tribunal, NITI Aayog etc

  • Corporates/Consultancy Agencies: Pricewaterhouse Cooper (PwC); KPMG; McKinsy; Ernst & Young (E&Y) Deloitte

  • National & International NGOs

  • Academic Institutes: Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), IISc, IITs, IIM’s, Private/State/Central Universities etc

  • International Organizations: United Nations (UN), World Bank (WB) and its sister institutions, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Health Organization (WHO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), International Labour Organization (ILO) etc

Focus Areas

  • Public Policy Implementation

  • Policy Analytics & Appraisal

  • Creative thinking

  • To develop quantitative skills

  • Developing legal framework of legislation

  • Social, Psychological and Behavioral Economics

  • Experiential learning

  • Field visits to local institutions

  • National and state study tours

  • International study tour on payment

  • Social Development, Justice and Public Policy

  • Constitutional Law and Public Policy

  • Ethics in : Human Values and Public Governance