The M.A. in Public Policy employs a transdisciplinary approach to thoroughly examine contemporary political, economic, and social issues. The curriculum is meticulously designed to provide intensive training in policy theory, engaging with key literature and debates. Students will develop strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills while gaining practical exposure to policymaking and management processes. The programme offers both core and elective courses, with each course accounting for five credits.

A distinctive feature is the flexibility offered in the third terms, where students can choose between the Data Analytics or Policy Design pathway. Each path includes three core courses spread over the third and fourth termss, providing specialized expertise to shape their policy careers. Students must also indicate their preference for the dissertation track at the end of the third terms. Based on their research interest, students will be assigned a faculty mentor to help them develop their dissertation thesis. The dissertation workshop must be completed before students commence their dissertation writing.

Dissertation: The dissertation is worth eight credits and runs in the last terms for students who choose this track. During the fourth terms students focus primarily on developing the dissertation thesis under the guidance of their faculty mentor.

Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria for an online M.A. in Public Policy includes:

An undergraduate degree in any discipline from any recognised university in India or abroad. Govt.Issued ID Proof (Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID) for Indian Applicants & Passport for International Applicants

Selection Criteria

Short Essay on the following꞉

What are your long-term career goals and aspirations, and how will this degree support you in achieving them? Additionally, given your interest in public policy, briefly describe a policy implemented in your country in the past five years that has had a lasting impact, and explain why you find it significant.

M.A. in Public Policy programme offers affordable tuition fees to ensure accessibility for students worldwide. For Indian applicants, the total programme cost is INR 3,00,000. For international learners, the total tuition fee will be calculated as the local currency equivalent on the payment day.

Fee Structure

Students have the option to pay their tuition fees in multiple installments, as outlined below:

Direct Payment Options꞉

Credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI and International payments.

Financing Option (For Indian Applicants)

O.P. Jindal Global University provides an opportunity to pay the fees in monthly installments at a nominal cost. Jodo monthly payment plan comes at a low-cost EMI option for the students to pay the fees and offers the following benefits for all students. It encompasses all courses offered by JGU Online, requiring only a PAN number for initial registration and approval. A 24/7 helpline is available to assist you throughout your application process. The entire procedure is fully digital, taking approximately 15 minutes to complete all loan formalities, from the application to the signing of the loan agreement.

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