M.A. in Public Policy
O.P. Jindal Global University
Total tuition fee: INR 450,000
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24-36 months
16 courses with an estimate student effort of 10 hours a week
Master's degree
Offered by O.P. Jindal Global University (accredited)
100% online
Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required
2 Tracks of Specialisation
Accelerate your public policy career with our online master's programme
As a learner in this Master of Arts – Public Policy degree programme, you'll gain the expertise to excel in diverse roles within the dynamic field of public policy. Our interdisciplinary curriculum and focus on developing economies will equip you to address pressing political, economic, social, and environmental challenges. Join India's #1 University in Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities (Q.S. University Rankings, 2022) and unlock your potential to shape impactful policies for a better tomorrow.
What's offered in this degree programme?
- 16 courses (80 credits)
- Completely virtual learning experience that offers the flexibility needed to succeed as working professionals
- Chance to learn with peers from diverse backgrounds around the world.
- Choose between the Data Analytics or Policy Design paths
- Apply your policy analysis, formulation, monitoring, and evaluation skills to enhance your professional practice.
- Engage in real-time discussions with experienced faculty during designated office hours
- Opportunity to work on your dissertation with the guidance of a faculty expert in your area of interest
- Flexibility to complete the program in 24-36 months.
- Experience the advantages of joining the JGU Alumni community, connecting with accomplished professionals, and accessing lifelong learning opportunities
- The course content is structured into weekly modules, accessible through video playback or interactive transcripts. Progress through these lectures at your own pace before engaging in more in-depth discussions with your course instructors and classmates.
2 Tracks of Specialisation: Data Analytics / Policy Design.
In this program, you can select courses that match your learning and career objectives, allowing you to cultivate expertise in areas most pertinent to your goals. These tracks will require you to take core courses to build capacities and expertise to apply specialised skills to policymaking. The tracks are tied with industry certifications that add substantially to your progress in the programme and provide opportunities for career progression. The program offers two distinct learning paths:
Data Analytics track
Our Data Analytics track will train you to work with complex data sets, visualise data, evaluate the effectiveness of policies using quantitative techniques and explore the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in policymaking. It is ideal for those aiming for government, non-profits or consulting careers seeking to utilise data-driven insights for effective policy-making.
Policy Design track
Our Policy Design track will allow you to delve deeper into the theory of public policy and develop capacities for program design and evaluation. Ideal for those seeking careers in government, international organisations, NGOs, and consulting firms, this track prepares graduates for roles like policy analyst, program evaluator, and government advisor in public policy, international relations, and social welfare sectors.
Career Options
As a graduate of the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP), you’ll be prepared to pursue development and policymaking roles in :
- Government services
- Civil services
- CSR groups
- Academia
- Think tanks
- NGOs & media
- Political organisations
What makes this Master's degree unique?
Master’s Dissertation - Gain real-world policymaking experience
The Master's Dissertation provides a practical application of theoretical learnings and helps develop capacities to undertake independent research. You will be assigned a faculty mentor who will provide supervision for your dissertation thesis. In addition, you will also receive training in research writing and critical thinking to help deliver high-quality research in your dissertation thesis. Dissertation will not be compulsory. Students will have the option of writing a dissertation thesis in the place of 2 electives.
Build competency in public and private sectors
In this programme, you'll build the skills to undertake policy analysis, formulation, monitoring, and assessment. With this skill set, you'll be prepared to pursue career opportunities in both public and corporate careers and be ideally positioned for greater responsibilities in policy-making and leadership roles.
Learn from both academic experts and policy practitioners
Programme faculties have served as academics, researchers, and policy practitioners with renowned organisations such as the United Nations, the Ford Foundation, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the International Labour Organization, and the World Bank. You can interact live with these experts throughout your time in the programme.
Earn your degree without any background in public policy or social sciences
This degree programme encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. You'll only require an undergraduate degree (in any field or specialisation) from a recognised university in India or abroad.
Hear from our learners
Becoming a student in the MA in Public Policy program offered by O.P. Jindal Global University online via Coursera has been an amazing journey for me. My classes have been a joy to attend, full of interesting classmates from around the world, professors with a tremendous depth and breadth of understanding and scholarship in their fields, and a learning environment that is open to questions and opportunities to engage with other students and explore the topics covered. I highly recommend the program and the University.
— Patrick Callahan
(Spring 2023)Enrolling in the online MA in Public Policy program at JGU has been an absolutely transformative experience for me. The diverse subjects offered in the policy program range from economic policies, social welfare and environmental policies among others. These interdisciplinary subjects along with the hands-on projects are giving me a well-rounded perspective while deepening my interest in public policy.
— Gargi Srinivas
(Fall 2022)The Master of Arts in Public Policy program at O.P. Jindal Global University was truly transformative, providing a global perspective and practical learning. It empowered me to understand and reflect on public policy in Benin Republic (West Africa) over the past fifty years. The comprehensive curriculum and supportive faculty enabled invaluable insights into the current challenges and opportunities. Interacting with multicultural peers enriched my experience and sparked a passion for making positive contributions in public policy matters. I am immensely grateful for this education, which I wholeheartedly recommend to those seeking to create a meaningful impact on society through public policy.
— Laure Akpodji
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You can earn degree credit
When you complete these programs, you can earn degree credit if you are admitted and enroll in the degree program.¹
¹Each university determines the number of pre-approved prior learning credits that may count towards the degree requirements according to institutional policies.
About the Program
Admissions
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India or abroad. No work experience is required.
Programme
Build your policy analysis, formulation, monitoring, and evaluation skills with the Master of Arts in Public Policy.
Learn more about the programme.Careers
MPP graduates are equipped to work in development and public policy organisations, CSR initiatives, academic institutions, think tanks, NGOs, media and political organizations.
Learn more about careersStudent Experience
Develop quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, receive exposure to the real-world policy making process, and enhance your managerial skills through project work.
Learn more about student experienceAbout the University
JGU is India's No. 1 ranked private university and India's No. 1 ranked university dedicated to social sciences, arts and humanities (QS World University Rankings 2021).
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Applications open for Fall '24 cohort
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Importance of Public Policy practitioners
M.A. Public Policy programme equips students to perform effectively in complex policy environments. It is interdisciplinary in approach and enables students to address contemporary political, economic and social issues in a coherent and comprehensive manner. This programme imparts a strong training, in theory, covering key literature and debates. Students develop quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, receive an exposure to the real-world policy making process, and enhance their managerial skills.
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