Accelerate Your Career with an

M.A. in 
Public Policy

  • Interdisciplinary approach combining politics and economics.
  • Enhances career prospects in public service.
  • Focus on practical policy-making skills.
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Duration

24-36 Months

16 Courses

Commitment

10 hours/week

with an estimated student effort

Cohorts

March & September

100% online 

About The Programme

The M.A. Public Policy (Online) programme, offered by Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP), provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate complex policy environments. The programme is designed with an interdisciplinary approach to studying and analyzing contemporary policy issues, particularly in the development and institutional contexts of the Global South. Students have the flexibility to choose courses that align with their interests and intellectual curiosity, allowing them to develop expertise in their chosen domains. The online programme is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India and is a suitable option for working professionals who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed to undertake policy analysis, policy formulation, monitoring, and assessment. The programme is hosted on Coursera, and the curriculum has been adapted for global enrolment, enabling students from around the world to participate.

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Why Choose Our M.A. in ​​Public Policy 
at JGU Online?

The M.A. Public Policy programme at JSGP offers several salient features that distinguish it from other programmes. The programme boasts a faculty with a mix of academics and policy-practitioners, with rich teaching and research experience, and international exposure. This ensures that students receive a global and contemporary curriculum that balances theoretical rigour with policy practice.

The programme offers a grounding in economics, political science, philosophy, ethics, and sociology for policy analysis, design, and development delivery. This comprehensive approach equips students with the knowledge and skills required to be successful public policy analysts and development practitioners.
It also offers a wide range of specializations, allowing students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals. This emphasis on skill sets required for specific careers ensures that students are well-prepared for their future roles in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.

Program 
Overview

The MA in Public Policy offers a comprehensive understanding of policy-making processes, equipping students with skills to analyze and influence public policies.

Curriculum 
Highlights

The curriculum covers critical topics such as governance, economics, and public administration, preparing graduates for roles in government, NGOs, and international organizations.

Career 
Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in policy analysis, government advisory roles, and international development agencies, contributing to impactful policy decisions.

Comprehensive and 
Cutting-Edge Curriculum

Brief description of the curriculum structure, core courses, and electives.

Master’s Degree Programme
  • Programme Offered by: Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) at O.P. Jindal Global University.
  • Total Tuition Fee: INR 4,50,000 (Equivalent amount for international learners in their local currency on payment day)
  • Duration: 24-36 months
  • Cohorts: Spring (March) and Fall (September)
  • Structure: 16 courses with an estimated student effort of 10 hours per week
  • Delivery: 100% online
  • Flexibility: Hands-on learning from anywhere without travel requirements
  • Age Limit: No maximum age limit for applicants
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16 COURSES
TOTAL CREDITS꞉ 80
Each course accounts for five credits. A unique feature of the program is the option of a dissertation track, allowing you to work on a faculty‑mentored master’s dissertation to help you develop the capacity to conduct independent research. In the program’s first year, you complete eight foundational and essential courses to set the base for a broad‑based understanding of public policy.

FOUNDATIONAL COURSESESSENTIAL COURSES
Economics in Public PolicyGender and Development
Social Foundations of Public PolicyMicroeconomics
Law, Governance and Public PolicyMacroeconomics
 Qualitative Analysis and Survey Design
 Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

You can select the data analytics or policy design pathway in your second year of study. Each pathway comprises four cores and four electives, or four cores, two electives and a master’s dissertation.

PATHWAY FOUNDATION COURSES

DATA ANALYTICS PATHWAYPOLICY DESIGN PATHWAY
Introduction to Data SciencePublic finance
EconometricsInternational Organizations and Policy Regimes
Methods for Impact EvaluationProgram Design and Evaluation
Machine Learning, AI and Public PolicyPublic finance
 International Organizations and Policy Regimes

You can also complete the following industry certifications offered on Coursera to earn waivers for Introduction to Data Science, Machine Learning, AI and Public Policy, and one elective꞉

Google Data Analytics Fractal Data Science
IBM Data AnalystIBM Data Science

Students opting for the dissertation track must select two electives, and non‑dissertation track students must choose four electives.

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SCHOOL ELECTIVESCROSS ELECTIVESINDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Complexity and Public PolicyInternational Relations TheoryTableau Business Intelligence Analyst (equivalent to two electives)
Democratic GovernanceLaw and Ethics in International Relations 
Development EconomicsClimate Change, Migration and Human Security 
EconometricsNegotiating and Resolving 
Economics of Reforms and RegulationsInternational Conflicts 
Environmental IssuesForeign Policy of Great, Middle and Small Powers 
Policies and Practice  
Identity and Policy  
Introduction to Health Policy  
Urbanisation and Development  
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Learn From The Best

27+

Instructors

Mr.
R.
Sudarshan

Professor
and
Dean,
Executive
Director, Centre
for
Global
Governance
and
Policy

B.A.
(Hons.)
(Economics),
(Bangalore
University); M.A.
(Economics),
(Delhi
School
of
Economics); M.Phil.
Politics,
(University
of
Oxford)

Dr.
Naresh
Singh

Professor & Associate Dean

Professor
and
Executive
Dean.
Director, Centre
for
Complexity
Economics
and
Applied Spirituality
for
Public
Policy

Dr.
Naveen
Joseph
Thomas

Associate
Professor
and
Program
Director

B.Sc.
(University
of
Delhi); M.Sc.
(TERI
University); Ph.D.
(Delhi
School
of
Economics)

Dr.
Bhuvaneswari
Raman

Professor

B.Arch.;
M.Sc.
(Asian
Institute
of
Technology,
Bangkok);
 M.Sc.
(Social
Policy)
(London
School
of
Economics); Ph.D.
(London
School
of
Economics)

Dr.
Indranil
Mukhopadhyay

Professor

B.Sc.
(Hons.)
(Economics)
(University
of
Calcutta); M.A.
(Economics);
M.Phil.;
Ph.D.
(JNU,
New
Delhi)

Dr.
Milindo
Chakrabarti

Professor

B.A.
(Economics); M.A.
(Economics); Ph.D.
(University
of
North
Bengal)

Dr.
Pradeep
Guin

Professor

B.Sc.
(Statistics),
M.Sc.
(Statistics)
(University
of
Delhi); Ph.D.
(University
of
Maryland,
Baltimore
County)

Dr.
Rajeev
Malhotra

Visiting
Professor,
Indian
School
of
business

B.A.
(Hons.)
(Economics)
(University
of
Delhi); M.A.
(Delhi
School
of
Economics); M.Sc.
(London
School
of
Economics) Ph.D.
(JNU,
New
Delhi)

Dr.
Subhasish
Ray

Professor

B.Sc.
(Hons.)
(Economics)
(St.
Xavier's
College,
Kolkata); M.A.
(Economics);
M.Phil.
(Economics)
(JNU,
New
Delhi); Ph.D.
(Political
Science)
(University
of
Rochester)

Dr.
Swagato
Sarkar

Professor

B.Sc.
(University
of
Calcutta); M.A.
(TISS,
Mumbai); M.Phil.,
D.Phil.
(Oxford)

Dr.
Vivek
U.
Padvetnaya

Professor

M.B.B.S
(University
of
Mysore);
 D.B.M.
(ICFAI
University); M.Sc.
(Health
Policy)
(LSE
&
LSHTM);
 D.
Phil.
–
Public
Health
(Political‑Economy) (University
of
Oxford)

Dr.
Debajit
Jha

Associate
Professor

B.A.
(Economics)
(University
of
North
Bengal); M.A.
(Economics)
(Banaras
Hindu
University); Ph.D.
(JNU,
New
Delhi)

MS.
Geeta
Sinha

Associate
Professor

B.A.
(Hons.)
(Economics)
(Sambalpur
University); P.G.
Diploma
in
Rural
Dev.
(Xavier
Institute
of
Social
Service); M.A.
(Gender
and
Development)
(IDS,
University
of
Sussex);
 Ph.D.
Candidate
(Oxford
Brookes
University)

Dr.
Krishanu
Karmakar

Associate
Professor

B.Sc.
(University
of
Calcutta);
 M.A.
(University
of
Delhi);
 M.A.;
Ph.D.
(Georgia
State
University)

Dr.
Shivangi
ChandelS

Associate
Professor

B.Sc.
(Hons.)
(University
of
Delhi); M.Sc.
(IIT
Kanpur);
 Ph.D.
(IGIDR,
Mumbai)

Dr.
Sunaina
Dhingra

Associate
Professor

B.A.
(University
of
Delhi); M.A.
(Jamia
Milia
Islamia
University); Ph.D.
(Delhi
School
of
Economics)

Dr.
Vidya
Subramanian

Associate
Professor

M.A.
(TISS,
Mumbai); M.Phil.;
Ph.D.
(JNU,
New
Delhi)

Ms.
Komal
Sahai

Assistant
Professor

B.A.
Hons.;
M.A.
(University
of
Delhi); Ph.D.
(Indian
Statistical
Institute, New
Delhi);

Dr.
Namesh
Killemsetty

Associate
Professor

B.Tech.
(Motilal
Nehru
National
Institute
of
Technology); M.Tech.
(CEPT,
Ahmedabad); Ph.D.
(University
of
Massachusetts,
Boston)

MR.
PRATIK
PHADKULE

Associate
Professor

B.A.,
M.A.
(Social
Work)
(TISS,
Mumbai); M.P.A.
(Central
European
University,
Budapest)

DR.
Syed
Shariq
Husain

Associate
Professor

M.Sc.
(Jamia
Millia
Islamia,
India); Pre
PhD
(JNU,
New
Delhi); Ph.D.
(JNU,
New
Delhi)

MR.
Vatsalya
Srivastava

Adjunct
Faculty

B.A.
(Economics)
(University
of
Delhi); M.Sc.
(Economics), Ph.D.
Candidate
(Tilburg
University)

MS.
Siddiqui
Sabeela
Iqbal

Assistant
Lecturer

B.Sc.
(Dr.
A.H.R
Shia
Degree
College,
Jaunpur);
 M.A.
(Azim
Premji
University,
Bangalore);
 PhD
candidate
(
IIT
Delhi)

MS.
Zara
Hasnain

Assistant
Lecturer

B.A.
(University
of
Delhi); M.A.
(O.P.
Jindal
Global
University)

Ms.
Elizabeth
Lyn

Assistant
Lecturer

B.A.
(Hons.)
(Economics)
(University
of
Delhi) M.A. 
Economics
(University
of
Madras)

Ms.
Riddhi
Sharma

Assistant
Lecturer

B.
Tech.
Computer
Science
(Amity
University); M.A.
(O.P.
Jindal
Global
University)

Lalit
Mohan
Singh
Nepolia

Programme
Manager

MA
Public
Policy (Online)
Programme

Deputy
Manager, Jindal
School
of
Government
and
Public
Policy

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